Game Information
Score: #9 Keiser 1, #6 William Carey 0
Records: Keiser (5-0-0), William Carey (3-2-0)
Location: Orange Beach, Ala.
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Johanna Engberg netted her second goal of the season late in the 72
nd minute to propel No. 9 Keiser ahead of No. 6 William Carey, 1-0. Engberg's program-tying 23
rd game-winner was assisted by
Kiera Heslam. The contest was played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, the site of the 2016 NAIA National Women's Soccer Tournament.
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Turning Point
Engberg's game-winning goal was the sealer for Keiser defeating William Carey this afternoon, 1-0. Engberg received the ball following a perfect pass from freshman defender,
Kiera Heslam. Heslam delivered the cross from the left side as Engberg corralled the ball and buried a shot into the far corner past the outstretched arms of Abby Baravik.
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How it Happened
- Keiser scored a late second-half goal to elevate themselves ahead of No. 6 William Carey, 1-0.
- Engberg scored her program-tying 23rd game-winner in the 72nd minute to seal the victory.
- The Seahawks applied heavy pressure throughout the contest, outshooting the Crusaders 21-9, including 6-4 in shots on goal.
- Elsa Netz recorded her fourth shutout of the season in goal for the Seahawks, recording four saves in the process.
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Game Notes
- With the victory, the Seahawks improve to 5-0 to start the season for the first time since 2008 when Keiser began the season 10-0.
- Keiser has now shutout four opponents in the first five games, yielding just one goal.
- Today's contest featured both the NAIA Offensive Player of the Week and NAIA Defensive Player of the Week in Keiser's Amanda Blixt and Crusader keeper Abby Baravik.
- Today's game marked the second of three consecutive opponents that the Seahawks face that are in the NAIA Top 25.
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By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 21
Shots on Goal: 6
Corner Kicks: 2
Saves: 4
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William Carey
Shots: 9
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 2
Saves: 5
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Up Next
Keiser returns to action tomorrow with a Top 25 showdown against No. 5 University of Mobile at 8 p.m. ET. The contest will be played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
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