FLUSHING, N.Y. – The Queens College women's soccer team wrapped up the first weekend of play with a non-conference tilt against the visiting Ravens of Franklin Pierce University on Sunday evening.
Early goals in the opening minutes of each half would allow the Ravens to put the Knights on the backfoot before closing out the game with two late goals as Queens were defeated to the final score of 4-0 at Knights Field.
Sunday's action against the Ravens was just the fifth overall and first one at home since the 2012 season.
GAME RECAP
The Ravens opened the game as the aggressors as Queens were trailing 1-0 after the 8
th minute of play.
Despite the visitors attempting to dictate the pace of the game, the Knights attacking chances would come on counterattacks. Sophomore
Jenna Rosenberger (Smithtown, N.Y.) registered the first shot of the game for Queens in the 13
th of play as she looked for the equalizer but her shot attempt was blocked.
As Queens maintained the possession of the ball in their attacking half, senior
Gabrielle Ciambella (Williamsville, N.Y.) shot in the 14
th minute of play would hit the top of the bar as the Knights were just inches away from tying the game.
The Ravens continued to keep the pressure on the Knights' defense but rookie goalie
Samantha Hines-Hirsch (Plainview, N.Y.) would keep her side deficit at 1-0.
Following a free kick opportunity, the Knights would record their second shot on goal of the first half but Ciambella's shot from 35 yards out would be saved in the 22
nd minute of play.
Even as the Ravens held possession for the majority of the first half, Queens would keep their deficit at 1-0 heading halftime.
The visitors would quickly double their advantage in the opening two minutes of the second half as they took advantage of a bad pass.
But in the second half, the Knights were held to four shots but none to threaten the Ravens' goalie before the visitors added two late goals to earn a 4-0 victory over the Knights.
BY THE NUMBERS
- The Knights were outshot 15-8 and 10-2 shots on goals.
- Senior Julia Ragone (Centereach, N.Y) and Ciambella combined for five shots and two shots on goals
- Hines-Hirsch made six saves between the pipes.
- Queens held a 3-2 advantage on corner kicks.
- A total of 25 fouls were called as the Ravens committed 17 compared to the Knights 12.
NEXT GAME
The Knights conclude the season-opening homestand on Wednesday, Sept. 11 as the Tigers of Holy Family University visit Flushing. Kick-off is set for 5:00 p.m.
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