Kovarik's Penalty Kick Goal Sends Fontbonne Past Principia
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women’s soccer team earned its third straight shutout victory after knocking off Principia 1-0 behind Molly Kovarik’s penalty kick goal.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Principia
(2-6-1, 2-5-0)
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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Fontbonne
(7-2-1, 6-0-1)
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Principia
| Game Statistics | Principia | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 3 (1) | 44 (17) |
| Saves | 16 | 1 |
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 10 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team earned its third straight shutout victory after knocking off Principia 1-0 behind Molly Kovarik's penalty kick goal.
Game Breakdown
The Griffins were on the offensive early putting constant pressure on the Panthers defense and goalie Leslie Barrera.
Fontbonne had a great scoring chance in the 14th minute when Krystal Kohenskey's shot went off the far-left post and went across the goal line hitting the other post, but the Panthers defense was there to keep it a 0-0 game.
Then, in the 38th minute, the Griffins finally broke through. Kovarik got behind the Panthers defense and was tripped up by Barrera in the box which awarded Fontbonne a penalty kick. The Festus, Mo., native, broke the tie with her ninth goal on the season into the bottom left corner of the net giving Fontbonne a 1-0 lead.
It was more of the same story in the second half with Fontbonne having a 21-2 shot advantage. Principia had a chance to score the equalizer in the 84th minute when Georgia Rather came up the left side of the field all alone, however Mary Beers was there to make the save to secure the shutout win.
Fontbonne Notables
- The Griffins ended with a 44-3 shot advantage.
- Kovarik's goal was her 44th in her career.
- Kohenskey was busy with a game-high 14 shots.
- Beers' shutout was her 18th in career.
Up Next
The Griffins are back in action Saturday when they'll host Greenville in the SLIAC Game of the Week. Kick-off at 3 p.m.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.
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