Game Information
Score: No. 12 Keiser 4, No. 17 The Master's 2
Records: No. 12 Keiser (1-0-0), No. 17 The Master's (0-2-0)
Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
The No. 12 Seahawks women's soccer team fended off No. 17 The Master's, 4-2 in the 2018 season opener on Friday afternoon.
Filippa Millqvist led the way on the afternoon with a pair of goals, including the eventual game-winner.
Stat of the Match
The teams were even on the offensive side but the Mustangs held a narrow 15-14 edge on shots and 8-7 advantage on shots on goal.
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How it Happened
- The Mustangs put Keiser into an early deficit as Kellian Borman headed home a corner by Kyndei Borman in the third minute.
- In the 16th minute, freshman, Matilda Ovenberger evened the contest as she beat the keeper one-on-one off a through ball by Maxi Krug.
- Millqvist then tallied back-to-back goals in the 26th and 43rd minutes to put Keiser in front 3-1 at the intermission. A pair of freshman were credited with assists in that span, Linnea Axengren, and Kyoka Koshijma.
- The Master's got a goal back in the 65th minute as Lynnae George found the back of the net off an assist by Anna Brazil to trail 3-2.
- However, Krug sealed the season-opener in the 75th minute as she sailed the ball over the keeper from the top of the 18-yard box, lifting Keiser to the 4-2 victory.
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Game Notes
- The Seahawks evened the all-time series with The Master's at one-apiece after dropping their first meeting last season, 3-2 in California.
- This is the fourth straight year that Keiser has kicked off their season with a victory.
- The Seahawks have not lost a home season opener since the 2009 season against Lynn University.
- The game endured an hour-long lightning delay at the halftime break with KU leading 3-1.
- Newcomer in goal and junior transfer, Nina Haeberlin made six saves on the day.
- Millqvist registered a game-best four shots with all four coming on target.
- KU used five new players on the afternoon with four of them earning starts in their debut.
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 14
Shots on Goal: 7
Corner Kicks: 5
Saves: 6
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The Master's
Shots: 15
Shots on Goal: 8
Corner Kicks: 4
Saves: 3
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Coach's Corner
Coach
Mat Dunn said, "It is great to start the season off with a win, especially after we fell behind early in the match. Maxi gave us a boost off the bench as she helped create the tying goal and later scored a goal of her own. We battled all game but have things that we need to work on. We will now get ready to play Northwest tomorrow afternoon at home."
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Next Game
Keiser vs. Northwest on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 12:00 p.m. at Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
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