Pella, IA - The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's soccer team was blanked in their 2024 season opener by Central. In turn, the Dutch found some success on the offensive end, scoring three goals in the second half.
How It Happened
First Half
Central College got off to a fast start, putting three shots on goal in the first minute. Warhawks' starting goalie
Jude Dobrinska (Milwaukee, Wis./Ronald Reagan College Prep) turned all of those attempts away.
The Warhawks were unable to put any on net in the first half,
Gianna Zamborini (Louisville, Ken/duPont Manual) was the closest, sending one off the right crossbar.Â
Second Half
The Warhawks turned on the offensive pressure, putting three shots on goal in the first 6 minutes of the half. But the Dutch put on a counter attack, finding a one-on-one breakaway with the goalie to score their first goal of the match.
Central found their second goal on a own-goal after a cross, putting the Dutch up 2-0. Shortly after, the Dutch found their third with a third goal that dinked in off the crossbar.Â
Warhawk Stats
- Zamborini with 4 shots
- Brittany Ellinghaus (Plainfield, Ill./North) and Emily Thill (West Chicago, Ill./St. Francis) with 1 shot on goal
- Off the Bench: Rachel Cvikel (Franklin, Wis./Saint Thomas More) (2 SOG) and Morgan Hoffman (Oswego, Ill./East) (1 SOG)Â
- Goalies: Dobrinska (3 saves, 87') and Kara Smith (Joliet, Ill./Plainfield South) (3')
Up Next
The Warhawks continue their road stretch to open 2024 against MSOE on September 4th. Kickoff is set for 7 PM.
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