The NTCC women's soccer team started strong against traditional powerhouse Richland JC on Friday night in Dallas. The Eagles kept pace with the Thunderducks scoring off of a free-kick to keep the score close throughout much of the first half. The Eagles could not get over the hump despite making it a contest in the first half and keeping the score a respectable 3-1. Eventually, the Thunderducks would round into form and put the game away in the 2nd half, taking home a 7-1 victory in the season opener for both clubs.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Eagles got on the board in the 10th minute after going down 2 goals with a well rehearsed free-kick. Freshman defender Priscyla Pires picked out the bottom corner to score her first goal for the Eagles and make the score 2-1.
NTCC traded attacks with the mighty Thunderducks for the next 30 minutes and found themselves down just 3-1 at the half.
The Eagles kept battling despite the score and had several good scoring opportunities in the second half of the contest despite the loss but just couldn't find the back of the net.
GAME NOTES:
Freshman Alesandra Gutierrez made her first start in goal and notched 10 saves on the night.
FROM THE COACH:
"Richland is a tough out and a well coached team. We are grateful for the opportunity to test ourselves early in the season in preparation for a tough region 14. We knew the pre-season, preconference phase was going to be tough.."
"We, as a staff are very proud of the young ladies and their mental and physical toughness. They are doing all the right things to put themselves in position to be successful. We saw the best of what we can be at times tonight. We will keep working to become the version of ourselves and get ready this week to open Region 14 play on the road."
