NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Anita Thorvaldsdottir scored on a penalty kick, but it wasn't enough as the Yale women's soccer team fell to Princeton, 2-1, Saturday evening at Reese Stadium. The Tigers scored twice late, finding the back of the net less than four minutes apart to secure the victory.
With the victory, Princeton improved to 5-4-1 (1-1-0 Ivy), and Yale dropped to 5-6-0 (0-2-0 Ivy).
"Bummed for our group as I was as happy with the intensity and physicality we brought tonight," said Sarah Martinez, the Loring Family Head Coach of Women's Soccer. "Unfortunately we couldn't find our rhythm as much in the second half and they scored two quick goals after we got the go ahead late."
"A lot of points left in our league and we've got to match our intensity from tonight and find a way to be a little cleaner in both boxes," Martinez added. "They don't get easier but I'm excited to keep building with this team."
Scoring Summary
- 73' | After Cindy Yang was brought down in the box to earn a penalty, Thorvaldsdottir stepped up and converted the opportunity. 1-0 YALE
- 76' | Princeton got on the board after Stella Monberg capitalized on a Yale clearing attempt from close range to finish the chance. 1-1
- 79' | On a free kick that bounced around in front of the net, the loose ball ultimately found Monberg, who buried the chance to give the Tigers the lead. 2-1 PRINCETON
Notes
- Princeton held the advantage in both shots (17-8) and corner kicks (7-4).
- Goalkeeper Isabel Willems made five saves.
- The Tigers snapped a two-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.
- Thorvaldsdottir's goal was her fifth of the season and the 12th of her career.
Up Next
Yale will hit the road to face Brown on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m.
