Women’s Soccer Falls at Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.  – Rutgers girls’s soccer misplaced at Illinois by a rating of 2-0 on Thursday evening at Demirjian Park.

The Scarlet Knights (3-5-4, 1-5-1) have been unable to beat a pair of late first half targets by the Fighting Illini (11-2-1, 4-2-1). 

RU was capable of come out sturdy with a pair of nook kicks within the first 5 minutes, however couldn’t discover the again of the web. 

The remainder of the primary half noticed back-and-forth motion, with the Scarlet Knights placing three photographs on body and forcing saves from the Illini keeper. In the thirty ninth minute, a by means of ball from Illinois discovered an attacker for the opening purpose. Just 27 seconds later, a foul within the field gave the Fighting Illini a penalty kick, which they transformed to take a 2-0 benefit on the half. 

Rutgers stored up its offensive strain within the second half, making a litany of possibilities. The Scarlet Knights totaled seven photographs on purpose within the second half, however all have been saved as Illinois was capable of protect the shutout. 

In complete, RU had 10 photographs on purpose, together with seven from Ashley Baran. Olivia Bodmer made one other 4 saves in web, bringing her profession complete to 199.  

Rutgers wraps up its weekend street journey with a Sunday matinee at Northwestern set for two p.m. 

 

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