Late Goal Sinks Women's Soccer in 2-1 Defeat to Wilmington
Purple Knights move their record to 6-7-3 this season (5-4, CACC).
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Team Stats
Wilmington (Del.)
| Game Statistics | Wilmington (Del.) | Bridgeport |
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| Shots (on goal) | 10 (4) | 13 (8) |
| Saves | 7 | 1 |
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The University of Bridgeport's women's soccer team had its three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday courtesy of a 2-1 loss to Wilmington. The defeat puts the Purple Knights' record at 6-7-3 this season (5-4, CACC).
With the game tied, 1-1, the Wildcats put in their game-winner with just 4:12 remaining in the contest. Wilmington had originally held a 1-0 lead after scoring the game's first goal in the 17th minute.
After conceding the opening tally, Bridgeport evened things up in the 66th minute. Kristi Jazdzewski fired in her second goal of the season off an assist from Melike Dincel.
Dincel's corner kick was deflected by Wilmington goalkeeper Mio Nakajima and eventually retrieved by Jazdzewski, who turned and launched a shot over Nakajima's head from about 20 yards out.
Statistically, the Purple Knights put together advantages of 5-1 in corner kicks and 8-4 in shots-on-goal. Wilmington's two keepers combined to make seven saves in the game.
UP NEXT
The Purple Knights will resume their contest against Caldwell on Monday at 3 p.m. Bridgeport is leading the Cougars, 1-0, with 14:44 remaining in the first half.