THE FACTS
Goucher (1-0) 2, Gettysburg (0-1) 0
What: Non-conference women's soccer game
When: Thursday, Sept. 1
Where: Towson, Md.
THE SKINNY STORY
Despite Gettysburg controlling play for the majority of the contest, Goucher was able to capitalize twice in the final 30 minutes for a 2-0 win in the season opening for both teams.
THE LEADERS
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Molly O'Shea (Reading, Pa./Wilson) took six shots to lead the Bullets.
FOR THE FOES
• Carly Stevens broke up the shutout in the 61st minute.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• Gettysburg started the second half with the ball in the attacking end for the first 30 minutes, including a point-blank stop by Marissa Spacht off the foot of
Molly O'Shea just 90 seconds second before Carly Stevens lofted a ball from 30 yards out that floated into the back of the net for the game's first goal.
• Daniella Blitz provided the insurance in the 84th minute from right in front of the cage.
THE INSIDE STORY
• Gettysburg finished with advantages of 21-6 in shots and 7-0 in corner kicks.
• It was the first-ever meeting between the Bullets and Gophers.
NEXT UP
Gettysburg returns to action at home against Elizabethtown on Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m.
