The University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team secured a 1-0 win over George Mason on Sunday at Rhodes Field, moving their season record to 2-0-1. The Patriots dropped to 0-3-1 after the match.
Taylor Ferraro scored her first goal of the season and the second of her career in the 17th minute. Ferraro capitalized on a rebound from her own blocked shot following a corner kick, providing the only goal of the match.
Penn’s defense was effective throughout, not allowing George Mason any shots in the first half. The Quakers outshot their opponents 21-5 overall and held a 13-2 advantage in shots on goal. They also earned nine corner kicks, their highest total so far this season.
Goalkeeper Annabel Austen maintained her clean sheet streak by stopping both shots on target she faced from George Mason. The Quakers have yet to concede a goal this year, outscoring opponents 6-0 through three games.
Penn will now prepare for upcoming road matches against Fairleigh Dickinson on September 4 and Lafayette on September 7.
“Taylor Ferraro got in the scoring column for the first time this season with the match’s first goal. This is her second career goal and fifth career point.”
“The Quakers pitched a perfect game in the first half, not allowing a shot in the match’s opening frame.”
“Penn outshot George Mason 21-5 (13-2 on SOG) and drew eight more corners. Penn’s nine corner kicks were the most this season.”
“The Quakers have yet to allow a goal this year, outscoring opponents 6-0 through three contests.”
“Annabel Austen continued her perfect start to the season, once again allowing zero scores on the two shots on goal she faced. The reigning All-Ivy goalkeeper is picking up right where she left off to end last season and is a key piece to the program’s 2-0-1 start.”
