Canes Battle to Draw with Seventh-Ranked Portland in Exhibition
Aug. 13, 2011
Box ScorePORTLAND, Ore. – In its first game action of the season, the University of Miami women’s soccer team played the No. 7 Portland Pilots to a 1-1 draw Friday evening at Merlo Field. The match was the first of two exhibitions for the Canes this weekend.
“We are pleased with the result, but more importantly very happy with the character and hard work we showed tonight,” said the Hurricanes first-year head coach Tom Anagnost. “After going down a goal, we showed resolve and resiliency.”
The home team scored on its first shot of the match just 3:40 after the opening kick. Danielle Foxhoven’s header off the foot of Rebekah Kurle beat UM keeper Vikki Alonzo to the far post.
However, the Miami defense only allowed two shots on goal the remainder of the game and just 2:55 into the second half sophomore Tara Schwitter received a through ball from junior Kate Howarth and finished into the upper right side.
“As coaches we are also happy because much of what we trained in the past week was displayed,” said Anagnost. “As the game wore on, we limited their chances and I thought we did a good job of keeping the ball against an excellent soccer program.”
Freshman Ashley Flinn led Miami with four shots, while Howarth recorded three of her own. Alonzo was only counted on to make two saves on the night. In all, the Canes out-shot the host team 10-7.
Miami has an off day on Saturday before facing Portland State at PT and Hillsboro Stadium at 7 p.m. EST.
The Canes will open their regular season at home on Aug. 19 at Cobb Stadium against the ninth-ranked University of Florida at 7 p.m.
Miami is excited to announce a new season ticket package that will include two (2) adult and (3) youth tickets to all home volleyball and soccer events during the 2011 season. The Family Plan provides a family of five with more than 20 events for the incredible price of $50. Purchase a Volleyball and Soccer Family Plan by calling 1-800-Go Canes or buy online.
