Gardner-Webb Falls to Coastal Carolina on the Road on Wednesday Night
October 03, 2013 | Women's Soccer
Conway, S.C. - Coastal Carolina's Fia Jonsson netted the first of three Chanticleer first half goals in the 8th minute, and the Chanticleers poured on four more goals in the second period of play as Gardner-Webb fell by a 7-0 margin on the road Wednesday night in women's soccer action.
GWU (2-8-1, 0-3) was unable to keep an efficient Coastal Carolina offensive attack off of the scoreboard early, falling behind early in dropping its fifth straight decision in its Big South road opener.
Coastal (5-5-1, 2-1) jumped on the Runnin' Bulldogs early thanks to Jonsson's 8th minute goal, scored from 15 yards out off a thru ball from Kacey Kelley earned the Chanticleers a quality look on goal behind the Gardner-Webb defense.
Gardner-Webb looked to strike back and build some momentum on the road, pushing the ball forward to earn a corner kick in the 20th minute. GWU's Shelby Hooe found space to take a shot in the 21st minute, attempting to pressure Chanticleer keeper Megan Spencer, but her bid was blocked away.
The Runnin' Bulldogs were unable to keep Coastal Carolina from extending its lead in the first half, giving up goals scored by Ellie Taylor and Brianna Panico in the 22nd and 24th minutes respectively.
Down 3-0, GWU pressed offensively to get back into the match. Freshman Brandi Arey (Huntersville, N.C.) put a shot on frame, but Spencer was there for the save in the 26th minute.
After another corner kick by Hooe (Mechanicsville, Va.), GWU was put on its heels by an attacking Chanticleer offensive effort that resulted in another shot on goal by Taylor. Runnin' Bulldog keeper Amy Schmitt was there for the save, and a counter attack by Gardner-Webb yielded a Hooe shot attempt, whose scoring bid ended up wide and off frame.
GWU's Meagan Reynolds pressured Spencer late in the half, putting a shot on goal only to see Spencer step up to make the play and keep the Chanticleer lead at 3-0 entering the break.
Gardner-Webb looked to gain momentum early in the second period of play, as Reynolds and Hooe recorded shot attempts in the 49th and 52nd minutes respectively, but neither found their mark.
Coastal Carolina added their fourth goal of the night when Panico found the back of the net for the second time in the match.
A corner kick in the 77th minute, taken by Tara Woelfel, resulted in a shot attempt for freshman Justine Ibarra, but her scoring bid sailed high, keeping the score at 4-0 in favor of Coastal.
The Chanticleers tacked on goals by Mike Antzoulatos (83rd minute), Taylor Valentine (84th minute), and Morgan Smith (88th minute) to provide the final margin.
Offensively, Hooe (3 shots) and Reynolds (2 shots, 1 on goal) paced the Runnin' Bulldogs on the night. Panico (2 goals) and Smith (1 goal, 1 assist) had big nights for the Chanticleers Wednesday.
Schmitt (Waxhaw, N.C.) took the loss for Gardner-Webb with seven saves. Smith earned the win for Coastal Carolina, registering two saves in the contest.
Gardner-Webb stays on the road to play Campbell at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 in the second of three consecutive Big South road matches.
| Box Score: CCU 7, GWU 0 |
