Sun Devil soccer wins home opener

(Photo: Mauricio Casillas/WCSN)

The Sun Devil women’s soccer team took care of business in their season opener as they beat Cal State Northridge 2-0.

As expected, sophomore forward Cali Farquharson delivered by scoring the team’s first goal in the 28^th minute. Farquharson received the ball from Jessica Domenichelli, and sent it past Northridge goal keeper Rebecca Harper.

“I tried to stay calm. I took a touch, because I think [Harper] thought I was going to take the shot on my first try. I tried to place it but it ended up going right under the goalie, so I’m thankful for that,” Farquharson said. “It gives me a lot of confidence.”

Head coach Kevin Boyd said he was pleased by his team’s defense.

“[Our defense] got a clean sheet. We kept them out, and there is a lot to be said for that,” Boyd said.

Forward Sarah Tosti capped off the second half with a goal in the 64^th minute. Tosti said she thinks there is still room for improvement on offense.

“We need to keep attacking the goal more… I just think we need to keep working on getting away from the [opposing] players, and making the ball work for us so it will go in our favor,” Tosti said

The Matadors had a couple of chances late in the second half but were unable to get a finishing touch.

Next, the Sun Devils will travel to take on No. 12 Texas A&M on Aug. 30.

“They’ll be good. I’m all for testing ourselves against a top team,” Boyd said.

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Notes:

Sun Devil goalkeeper Chandler Morris had a clean sheet, saving four shots.

Sun Devils Devin Marshall and Jasmine Roth both received yellow cards.

The Matadors had five shots on goal compared to four for the Sun Devils.

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