University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Sunday, September 2
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Photo by: Adrian Etheridge
Vera Earns First Career Win Behind Career First Goals from Duenas and Oyos
09.02.2018 | Women's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Behind first career goals from Emily Duenas and Gillian Oyos, the UNC Asheville women's soccer team upended The Citadel, 3-2, on Sunday at Greenwood Field. The one-goal victory for the Bulldogs also marked the first career win for first-year head coach Lindsay Vera.
BULLDOG BITES
How It Happened
UNC Asheville started the game quickly, as it took four shots in the first 16 minutes of action. Of those shots, a pair were on frame, but The Citadel blocked both attempts.
Seven minutes later the Bulldogs found the back of the net to take the early 1-0 lead. After generating a turnover, sophomore Skyler Chillson worked up the right side. The Mooresville, N.C. native worked into the penalty box and connected with a shot. The ball ended up in the right side of the net to give Asheville the early lead.
The Citadel quickly responded though, as it knotted the game in the 26th minute. After UNC Asheville conceded a corner kick, The Citadel lobbed a cross into the box, and Mel Mikoy headed the ball to tie the game at 1-1.
Twelve minutes later the game was delayed due to lightning.
After almost a two-hour delay, the Bulldogs regained the lead in the 44th minute, as Oyos netted her first career goal. Kyra Kandel worked up the left side of the field, and the senior defender connected with a cross in the 18-yard box. Duenas ripped a shot, but it was deflected off The Citadel goalkeeper. Oyos corralled the rebound and lofted into the net to gain the 2-1 lead.
At the halftime break, UNC Asheville was leading 2-1 over The Citadel. UNC Asheville held a 9-6 advantage in shots, including a 5-3 lead in shots on goal.
After a brief halftime, neither team could find momentum.
However in the 56th minute, The Citadel tied the game up for a second time. Logan Dix lobbed a pass in the 18-yard box, and Hannah Roth connected with a shot that found the back of the net.
After tying the game at 2-2, both teams were battling at midfield. UNC Asheville had a solid chance to go ahead in the 71st minute, as Oyos connected with a header. However, the freshman's attempt went just wide of the net.
Seven minutes later, the momentum swung into Asheville's favor, as sophomore Duenas netted her first career goal. Maya Gutman connected with a right-footed cross into the box, and Duenas, who was on the left post, scored the go-ahead goal off a header.
Now up 3-2, UNC Asheville played defense for the final 12 minutes. The Citadel had several chances to score, but the UNC Asheville defense stayed strong and fended off the attack to seal the one-goal win.
Chillson, Duenas and Oyos all netted a goal for Asheville, while Kandel, Chillson and Gutman all tallied an assist.
Bryson Lee, who started her second game of the season, made six saves to seal the 3-2 victory for UNC Asheville.
The victory was head coach Vera's first win in her career.
What's Next?
UNC Asheville will conclude its three-game home stand by hosting VMI on Friday, Sept. 7. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Greenwood Field.
BULLDOG BITES
How It Happened
UNC Asheville started the game quickly, as it took four shots in the first 16 minutes of action. Of those shots, a pair were on frame, but The Citadel blocked both attempts.
Seven minutes later the Bulldogs found the back of the net to take the early 1-0 lead. After generating a turnover, sophomore Skyler Chillson worked up the right side. The Mooresville, N.C. native worked into the penalty box and connected with a shot. The ball ended up in the right side of the net to give Asheville the early lead.
The Citadel quickly responded though, as it knotted the game in the 26th minute. After UNC Asheville conceded a corner kick, The Citadel lobbed a cross into the box, and Mel Mikoy headed the ball to tie the game at 1-1.
Twelve minutes later the game was delayed due to lightning.
After almost a two-hour delay, the Bulldogs regained the lead in the 44th minute, as Oyos netted her first career goal. Kyra Kandel worked up the left side of the field, and the senior defender connected with a cross in the 18-yard box. Duenas ripped a shot, but it was deflected off The Citadel goalkeeper. Oyos corralled the rebound and lofted into the net to gain the 2-1 lead.
At the halftime break, UNC Asheville was leading 2-1 over The Citadel. UNC Asheville held a 9-6 advantage in shots, including a 5-3 lead in shots on goal.
After a brief halftime, neither team could find momentum.
However in the 56th minute, The Citadel tied the game up for a second time. Logan Dix lobbed a pass in the 18-yard box, and Hannah Roth connected with a shot that found the back of the net.
After tying the game at 2-2, both teams were battling at midfield. UNC Asheville had a solid chance to go ahead in the 71st minute, as Oyos connected with a header. However, the freshman's attempt went just wide of the net.
Seven minutes later, the momentum swung into Asheville's favor, as sophomore Duenas netted her first career goal. Maya Gutman connected with a right-footed cross into the box, and Duenas, who was on the left post, scored the go-ahead goal off a header.
Now up 3-2, UNC Asheville played defense for the final 12 minutes. The Citadel had several chances to score, but the UNC Asheville defense stayed strong and fended off the attack to seal the one-goal win.
Chillson, Duenas and Oyos all netted a goal for Asheville, while Kandel, Chillson and Gutman all tallied an assist.
Bryson Lee, who started her second game of the season, made six saves to seal the 3-2 victory for UNC Asheville.
The victory was head coach Vera's first win in her career.
What's Next?
UNC Asheville will conclude its three-game home stand by hosting VMI on Friday, Sept. 7. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Greenwood Field.
Team Stats
CIT
AVL
Goals
2
3
Shots
15
15
Shots on Goal
8
6
Saves
3
6
Corners
7
3
Fouls
7
12
Scoring Plays
CHILLSON, Skyler (1)
ran up right side, 13 found net
22:20
Mel Mikoy (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Roth
header off corner from 9
25:19
OYOS, Gillian (1)
Assisted By: KANDEL, Kyra , DUENAS, Emily
rebound off save, middle net
43:55
Hannah Roth (2)
Assisted By: Logan Dix
cross into middle blasted into upper lef
55:50
DUENAS, Emily (1)
Assisted By: GUTMAN, Maya
cross from right, 10 header to left side
77:57
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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Goalkeeper
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