Score: Hofstra 3, UAlbany 0
Location: Hofstra Soccer Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y.
Records: UAlbany (0-4-0) | Hofstra (2-0-1)
Short Story: UAlbany concedes an early goal and falls to Hofstra on the road, 3-0.
Key Stats
- Hofstra outshot UAlbany 12-9, and took five shots on goal to UAlbany’s one
- Sahara Zingano led UAlbany with four shots taken
- UAlbany drew eight corner kicks to Hofstra’s seven
How it Happened
- Hofstra got in the board first, in the ninth minute, inducing a UAlbany own-goal off a corner kick from the right side.
- UAlbany’s defense held following the goal through the remainder of the first half, and outshot the Pride 4-3 over the first 45 minutes.
- Hofstra scored twice early in the second half, in the 48th and 53rd minutes to take control of the game. The Pride ended up outshooting UAlbany 9-5 after halftime, and 12-9 for the duration of the game.
- Hofstra’s defense held UAlbany to just one shot on goal. UAlbany goalkeeper Gabriella Terranova made her first appearance of the season, and of her career as a Great Dane, subbing in for Megan Hart in the 65th minute.
Next: UAlbany hosts Rider on August 31.
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