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#25 Women's Soccer Opens 2021 with 6-0 Victory Over FDU
Aug 19 | Women's Soccer
Seniors Frankie Tagliaferri and Amirah Ali, who were both announced to the 2021 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List, led the offense for Rutgers. Tagliaferri notched a goal and two assists, while Ali added in a goal and an assist. Sophomore Sara Brocious joined in with a goal and an assist of her own.
Sophomores Sam Kroeger and Emily Sapienza, and freshman Riley Tiernan each added goals, while sophomore Allison Lowrey, freshman Kylie Daigle, and senior Gabby Provenzano contributed assists for RU.
In net, Meagan McClelland made a big stop to secure the first shutout of the season, as RU held FDU to just two shots on goal overall.
👏That's how you start a season! #RUWS posts a 6-0 win over FDU in season opener on Thursday evening! Felt good to be back at Yurcak Field with Rutgers Nation! pic.twitter.com/oxCSvZXSP6
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 20, 2021
Frankie Tagliaferri ➡️Amirah Ali! Andddd #RUWS leads 1-0! We can get used to this combo! pic.twitter.com/HDc5t7AeDe
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 19, 2021
The first goal for Frankie Tagliaferri as a Scarlet Knight...and it's a beauty! Frankie gives us a 2-0 lead over FDU! pic.twitter.com/LQj95Jjd13
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 19, 2021
Make that a 3-0 #RUWS lead!! Sara Brocious connects with Sam Kroeger to extend the Scarlet Knight advantage!! pic.twitter.com/DytFM5NZP6
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 19, 2021
Lowrey➡️Daigle➡️Sapienza
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 19, 2021
Talk about teamwork! Allison Lowrey and Kylie Daigle set up an Emily Sapienza goal! #RUWS leads 4-0! pic.twitter.com/so28KUoON0
A 🔥🔥🔥serve from Gabyy Provenzano sets up a 😎😎😎goal by Sara Brocious! #RUWS leads 5-0!! pic.twitter.com/9BXKGQDdRK
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 20, 2021
Riley Tiernan quickly joining in the family business! Scores the first goal of her career as she now wears older sister Madison Tiernan's #RUWS number! We lead 6-0!! pic.twitter.com/RQhv8UlviO
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 20, 2021
Riley Tiernan quickly joining in the family business! Scores the first goal of her career as she now wears older sister Madison Tiernan's #RUWS number! We lead 6-0!! pic.twitter.com/RQhv8UlviO
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 20, 2021
Next up, Rutgers continues a six-game homestand, hosting Temple on Sunday, August 22 for a 7 p.m. match.
How it started ➡️➡️ How it's going! #73 sister sister. Game day!! pic.twitter.com/Cg3OduSODY
— Rutgers Women's Soccer (@RUWSoccer) August 19, 2021
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Team Stats
Amirah Ali (1)
Assisted By: Frankie Tagliaferri
GOAL by RU Ali, Amirah Assist by Tagliaferri, Frankie.
03:08
Frankie Tagliaferri (1)
Assisted By: Amirah Ali
GOAL by RU Tagliaferri, Frankie Assist by Ali, Amirah.
10:49
Samantha Kroeger (1)
Assisted By: Sara Brocious
GOAL by RU Kroeger, Samantha Assist by Brocious, Sara.
17:25
Emily Sapienza (1)
Assisted By: Kylie Daigle , Allison Lowrey
GOAL by RU Sapienza, Emily Assist by Daigle, Kylie and Lowrey, Allison.
41:39
Sara Brocious (1)
Assisted By: Gabby Provenzano
GOAL by RU Brocious, Sara Assist by Provenzano, Gabby.
49:04
Riley Tiernan (1)
Assisted By: Frankie Tagliaferri
GOAL by RU Tiernan, Riley Assist by Tagliaferri, Frankie.
53:57
