Dalfonso Posts Shutout in Spider Home-Opening Victory over Longwood

Thursday, August 22

Richmond, Va.

5 p.m.

University of Richmond

1-0-1, 0-0-0

Longwood

0-2-0, 0-0-0

Longwood

Richmond

Dalfonso Posts Shutout in Spider Home-Opening Victory over Longwood

08/22/2024 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

RICHMOND, Va.  Behind a shutout from McKenna Dalfonso, and an own goal from the opposition in the 23^rdminute, the University of Richmond women's soccer team opened the 2024 home slate with a 2-0 win over Longwood Thursday afternoon at President's Field at River Road. With the shutout, the Spiders improved to 1-0-1 on the young season while the Lancers fell to 0-2.

Goals
'23 – Richmond (Longwood own goal)
'40 Anna Garcia (assisted by Kingsley Huges, Emma Shields)

How it Happened
Longwood began the game with two quick shots before a swift build-up play sparked from Emma Coleman forced the opposition to concede an own goal in the 23rd minute. Brigitte Bussiere met the end of the cross from Coleman, but the Lancer defender slotted the ball into the back of the net. After a few substitutions from both teams, Emma Shields was able to head on a ball to freshman Kingsley Hughes. Hughes passed the ball to Anna Garcia who capitalized on a shot after beating a Longwood defender to put the Spiders up 2-0. In the second half, Gwen Howell would have a look in the 53^rd minute, but the ball was just left of the goal. The Spiders would share bouts of possession with the Lancers, but wouldn't add to the score sheet as Richmond ended the match on top, 2-0.

Notes on the Game

Garcia netted her second career goal, first for the Spiders and had the only shot on frame for the Spiders.
Dalfonso posted her 22^nd career shutout, first for the Spiders and ended the game with two saves.
Hughes posted her first collegiate assist while Shields recorded her second.
Grace Ferrara and Dalfonso played the full 90 minutes for Richmond.
The all-time series against Longwood moved to 8-5-3 in favor of the Spiders.
The Spiders finished the match with seven shots and four corner kicks.
Head Coach Adam Denton posted his first home-opening win at Richmond.

From Head Coach Adam Denton, McKenna Dalfonso and Anna Garcia

Up Next
The Spiders continue their home slate on Sunday, as the team plays host to Howard at 2 p.m. for Senior Day. 14 Spiders will be honored prior to kickoff.