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Lost opportunities for women’s soccer

NIC women’s soccer failed to capitalize on several chances in their home opener against Treasure Valley Community College on Saturday, which resulted in a 0-1 loss for the team.

With an early goal in the first half, Treasure Valley set the layout for what would be the end result of the match.

“We had a couple of mistakes, but overall we did really good,” said NIC player Megan Lowery. “The result wasn’t what it should’ve been.”

The team played solid defense, only allowing seven shots for Treasure Valley, but physical play and preventative measures weren’t enough to even the scores.

“The only chances they got were from our mistakes,” said coach Dan Hogan.

NIC had 16 shots on goal, a few even hitting the goalposts, but none having the fortuity to dance their way into the goal.

The communication on NIC’s side seemed to be solid, while aspects such as passing and a few fundamental errors led the way to the team’s loss.

“We did a better job talking,” said coach Dan Hogan. “(We need to work on) making better decisions on who we pass to and finishing.”

NIC had a few open field rushes that, given the right play, could’ve tied the score for the ladies.

“We need to work on our passes and quicker play and knowing where to go,” said Lowery.

The girls very nearly kicked one in during the last five minutes of the game, which were played predominantly on Treasure Valley’s end of the field.

“We had a lot of chances, but we couldn’t capitalize on them,” said Lowery. “It was a tough loss.”

There was no shortage of attendance for either team during the Lady Card’s first home game though. Both Treasure Valley and NIC fans filled the sidelines with excitement and distress.

“It was nice to play at home,” Hogan said. “I’m disappointed by the result.”

The ladies will be at home again this Saturday for their game against Yakima Valley Community College.

A Treasure Valley player sneaks by NIC's Haley White

A Treasure Valley player sneaks by NIC’s Haley White

Riley Hadeen is the sports editor for the Sentinel. This is his third semester at NIC. He enjoys mustard, hot sauce and, of course, sports.

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