Canadian U-16s shut out UM soccer
4/24/2003 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
The University of Montana women's soccer team kicked off its string of spring home exhibition games with a 4-0 loss to the Canadian Under-16 national team Wednesday afternoon.
"The Canadians are good and skillful," assistant coach Erik Snyder said. "They have a great deal of speed, but we did a good job of sorting it out."
The Grizzlies tried to keep up during the game at South Campus Soccer Field, but never gained control.
"It was frustrating," UM forward Tara Schwager said. "We have injuries so it's a little tough."
Defender Wendy Stuker said it was a tough game with tough competition.
"It is a lot faster speed of play," Stuker said. "We didn't compare to their speed of play."
Despite the shutout, Montana did attempt a few shots on goal, only to have them hit the side of the goal. Snyder said they were legitimate chances. Midfielder Jamie Rizzuto's attempts skimmed the top of the goal.
"It was nice to see Jamie step up," Snyder said.
Goalkeeper Sarah Braseth had key saves in the box to hold the score to 4.
In the second half, midfielder Kate Sloan went down with a concussion and did not return to the game.
Snyder said the Grizzly defense competed well.
Still injured is midfielder Nikki Bolstad. Bolstad red-shirted last year, and Snyder said she is still not training. Defender Bemoni Alidjani, who sat out last season with a torn ACL, is cleared to play. However, Snyder said she will not be put into competition right away.
The Grizzlies will take on the Canadian U-16 team again on Friday at the South Campus Soccer Field.
"This is by far the best team we've played," Snyder said. "Playing at this speed once, we'll be better the second time."
The Grizzlies will play their annual alumni game Sunday at 1 p.m at South Campus Soccer Field.
"The Canadians are good and skillful," assistant coach Erik Snyder said. "They have a great deal of speed, but we did a good job of sorting it out."
The Grizzlies tried to keep up during the game at South Campus Soccer Field, but never gained control.
"It was frustrating," UM forward Tara Schwager said. "We have injuries so it's a little tough."
Defender Wendy Stuker said it was a tough game with tough competition.
"It is a lot faster speed of play," Stuker said. "We didn't compare to their speed of play."
Despite the shutout, Montana did attempt a few shots on goal, only to have them hit the side of the goal. Snyder said they were legitimate chances. Midfielder Jamie Rizzuto's attempts skimmed the top of the goal.
"It was nice to see Jamie step up," Snyder said.
Goalkeeper Sarah Braseth had key saves in the box to hold the score to 4.
In the second half, midfielder Kate Sloan went down with a concussion and did not return to the game.
Snyder said the Grizzly defense competed well.
Still injured is midfielder Nikki Bolstad. Bolstad red-shirted last year, and Snyder said she is still not training. Defender Bemoni Alidjani, who sat out last season with a torn ACL, is cleared to play. However, Snyder said she will not be put into competition right away.
The Grizzlies will take on the Canadian U-16 team again on Friday at the South Campus Soccer Field.
"This is by far the best team we've played," Snyder said. "Playing at this speed once, we'll be better the second time."
The Grizzlies will play their annual alumni game Sunday at 1 p.m at South Campus Soccer Field.
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