MONMOUTH, Oreg. - In a tightly contested women's soccer match on September 3, 2023, the Saint Martin's women's soccer team (1-0-1) faced off against Stanislaus State, resulting in a scoreless draw. The game was hosted at the WOU Soccer Field.
Throughout the entire game, neither team managed to find the back of the net, culminating in a final score of 0-0. Stanislaus State's Abby Martinez received a caution (yellow card) at the 24:13 mark, followed by Marivic Lek-Miro's caution for the team at 75:35.
Head Coach Derek Faulkner reflected on the weekend's performance, stating, "I'm happy with the weekend we had to start the year. Our team was hard to play against, and that is something we have been talking about since day one. We took a good step in the right direction of who we want to become."
Delving into the individual player statistics for Saint Martin's (SMU):
In the goalkeeping department for Saint Martin's (SMU), Flavia Burrell (GK, #32) demonstrated her skills by playing the full 90 minutes and making 3 critical saves, ultimately preserving a clean sheet for her team.
The game ended in a hard-fought draw, with both teams displaying resolute defenses. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team managed to score, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at the final whistle. Coach Faulkner's satisfaction with his team's performance reflected their commitment to becoming a formidable defensive force on the field.
The next contest for SMU will be a battle with crosstown rival set The Evergreen State college for Sunday, September 10th.
