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Last Updated: Oct 16th, 2008 - 13:33:17 |
The Roadrunners picked up where they left off last season with two victories on their weekend trip to Florida.
The top-ranked women's soccer team kicked off the 2007 season Aug. 24, at the University of West Florida Sports Complex, with an impressive victory over the No. 11-ranked West Florida Argonauts.
The Roadrunners' defense allowed only seven shots the entire game, and only three of those on goal. Goalkeeper Rachel Zollner didn't allow a single goal. According to Metro women's soccer coach Danny Sanchez, Zollner is the best returning goalkeeper in the nation.
Three different offensive players scored for Metro in the victory. Senior back Jessica Brown scored in the first half, in what Sanchez pointed out as "the turning point in a well-played game." Freshmen midfielders Madison McQuilliams and Ashley Munchiando each added a goal in the second half to clinch the 3-0 win.
Freshman scoring is an excellent sign for Sanchez, who is looking for the nine freshmen to "step up and contribute right away."
"It was a good test (for us) to go across the country and get a win," Sanchez said.
More freshmen joined the team after a top-notch group of seniors graduated last year. Yet despite having only four seniors, experience is not lacking.
"The seniors are providing good leadership," Sanchez said.
The next night, the Roadrunners put on a show, tallying 14 goals against Georgia Southwestern University. Their coach's only comment was, "(it was) good for non-starting players to get quality minutes."
Sanchez said he sees his opening week primarily as "preparation for the next two weeks."
Metro plays Winona State and Minnesota State Mankato next week, then conference foes Fort Lewis and Mesa State the following week.
"I realize that more important games, regionally and in conference, are just around the corner," Sanchez said.
The wins improve Metro's record to 2-0 to start the season. The Roadrunners' home opener will be Saturday at noon against the Winona State Warriors at Auraria Field.
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