Spiders Blanked by Fordham Sunday Afternoon

Sunday, September 29

Richmond, Va.

2 p.m.

University of Richmond

3-5-2, 1-2-0

Fordham

7-3-2, 2-1-1

Fordham

Richmond

Photo of Emma Coleman looking for a pass

09/29/2024 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond women's soccer team dropped its second Atlantic 10 Conference match of the season, 1-0 at home versus Fordham Sunday afternoon. With the setback, the Spiders fell to 3-5-2 on the year and 1-2 in A-10 play while the Rams improved to 7-3-2 on the year and 2-1-1 in conference.

Goals
8' – FOR: Liina Tervo (assisted by Julia Acosta)

How it Happened
After Emma Shields got a quick shot off in the fourth minute, the Rams applied pressure on the Richmond back line, posting two shots over two minutes before a shot in the eighth minute snuck past McKenna Dalfonso to put the Rams ahead 1-0. Kelly Hutton would have a look in the 20^th minute but would be saved by the Fordham keeper. After a few bouts of possession, the Rams were able to pick up a penalty kick in the 34^thminute that was denied by Dalfonso. Avery Nam would have a final look for the Spiders in the 42^nd minute, but would be wide left as the Spiders ended the first half down 1-0.

Fordham again got out on the offensive front as the team posted three quick shots. Hutton would help the Spiders find their footing in the 59^th minute, but would miss to the right. Brigitte Bussiere, Abby Dillon and Anna Gercia would all have looks to round out the second 45, but wouldn't be able to capitalize on the chances as the Spiders dropped the game 1-0.

Notes on the Game

The Spiders were paced by Hutton, who had two shots with one on frame while Shields also had a look on target for the Spiders.
Dalfonso played the full 90 minutes and posted a career-high 10 saves.
Gwen Howell and Elle Dziadzio also played the full 90 minutes in the match.
The all-time series against the Rams moves to 10-7-1 in favor of the Spiders.
The Rams outpaced the Spiders with 21 shots, seven on target while Richmond had seven shots and two on frame.

From Head Coach Adam Denton
"We struggled to get a foothold in the game, didn't create enough opportunities and got pushed back a little bit and were timid in our defending in the midfield," Denton said. "The second half was better, but we left it a little 'too little too late' a little bit. In the last 15 minutes or so we started to create a little bit more opportunity and be a bit more aggressive but we were chasing the game for the majority of the time."

Up Next
The Spiders continue A-10 play on Thursday as the team travels to Rhode Island for a match up with the Rams at 7 p.m. before playing host to Loyola Chicago on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. for the Mental Health Awareness Game.