Belmont, N.C.- The King University Women's Soccer team faced a tough test on the road Saturday, falling 4-0 to Belmont Abbey at Alumni Field in Belmont, N.C. The Crusaders, one of the top teams in Conference Carolinas, used a four-goal first half to put the match out of reach, despite a valiant second-half defensive effort from the Tornado.
Match Recap:
Belmont Abbey struck early, opening the scoring in the 8th minute, and quickly doubled their lead just four minutes later. Two more goals late in the half gave the Crusaders a commanding 4-0 advantage at the break.
King regrouped after halftime, limiting Belmont Abbey's attack and generating more chances of their own. In the second half, the Tornado fired seven shots and forced the Crusaders' keeper to make four saves, but couldn't find the back of the net.
Goalkeeper
Malise Chalmers recorded five saves for King, while
Ella Froehlich led the offense with three shots on goal.
King Highlights:
- Ella Froehlich registered three of King's five shots on target.
- Mia Van Groningen Dack and Ismenia Jose Munoz Morales each added a shot on goal.
- King's defense kept Belmont Abbey scoreless in the second half and battled to the final whistle.
Up Next:
The Tornado travel to Ferrum, Virginia, for a Conference Carolinas matchup against Ferrum on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 PM.
