Lady Bobcats Defeat Carlow University 4-0, Punching Ticket to Championship Final
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11/18/2023 2:00 PM | Nolan Cass, Sports Information Coordinator
Lady Bobcats Defeat Carlow University, Punch Ticket to Championship Final
Pittsburgh, PA –
How it Happened:
Pool play kicked off on Friday at the Montour Junction Sports Complex. From start to finish, the Bobcats were clearly the dominant club.
Opening the scoring was Masego Nfandiso in the 7th minute off of a beautiful set up pass from Captain Nina Kotroba, as she found a way to split the defenders from end to end. The ball fell to the feet of Nfandiso who received it in stride, as she sent it past the keeper to give the Bobcats the lead. In the 13th minute in the game, Nicelle Drew got herself on the scoring sheet as she bested the goalkeeper on a wonderful cross from Isabel Panadero. Third goal of the game came from Deborah Weston who scored in the 45th minute off another great pass from Panadero. She found a way to best the keeper on an incredibly tough angle. The final goal of the game came in the 86th minute where Masego scored her second goal of the game off of nice chip pass from Alba Serrano. It is her 5th multi-goal game of the year as she led the Bobcats to a dominant 4-0 lead to send the Lady Bobcats into the championship final against Shaw University.
The previous matchup with Shaw University, the Bobcats defeated the Bears 1-0. Both teams are familiar with each other and will be prepared for what each will throw at them. Coach Grigorita will have his girls ready to go and primed for a final. This is the third national championship berth in a row, and they are looking to win their second national championship.
Next Game:
The Bobcats will play at Highmark Stadium in the 2023 USCAA National Soccer Championship Final Sunday the 19th at 6:00 PM
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