Off to a Good Start

Women's soccer dominates in first home game of the season, beating Sacramento State 2-0 in physical match

By Kim Anderson

The Fresno State women’s soccer team shut out the Sacramento State Hornets Saturday evening at Bulldog Stadium 2-0.

Both goals came unassisted—one from sophomore forward Katri Nokso-Koivisto and the other from sophomore forward Kortney Lewis.

The first goal came off the foot of Nokso-Koivisto in minute 29 from about 25 yards out. The ball hit the post and ricocheted into the goal.

“ They weren’t one of the strongest teams we have faced,” said Nokso-Koivisto, “We dominated most of the game.”

Nokso-Koivisto had a total of three shots firing just wide on two attempts.

Sophomore midfielder Koleen Anderson took a high shot in the first half, which landed just beyond the post.

The first half ended with the Bulldogs up 1-0, dominating in all aspects of the game by controlling the ball, completing passes, and taking shots.

About seven minutes into the second half, Lewis found her way to the net from outside the box and put another point on the board for the Bulldogs.

Nokso-Koivisto along with defender Kristyn Kellog and midfielder/forward Cortney Sobrero all had three shots.

The Bulldogs totaled 20 shots overall and allowed the Hornets only six.

A series of pushing and tripping granted the aggressive Hornets 16 fouls aagainst the Bulldogs. Despite the rough physical contact, there were no serious injuries.

Freshman goalkeeper Jeannette Paine recorded five saves in her first shutout of the season.

The Bulldogs (2-1-0) will be on the road again to face Pacific at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.