Kansas City
0-1-0, 0-0-0
Drake
1-0-0, 0-0-0
Women's Soccer Falls Short in Season Opener
8/18/2022 9:01:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Madison Page (11') netted a goal in her first-career appearance
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Women's Soccer opened its season at Durwood Soccer Stadium this evening, falling to Drake in a 3-1 decision that was more competitive than the final score showed. Two early goals by the Bulldogs set the tone, but the Roos battled and made Drake earn the win.
KEY MOMENTS
- 5' / 0-2 | The Bulldogs struck twice within the first five minutes, once on a corner kick and once on a free kick.
- 11' / 1-2 | The Roos' first shot of the season found the back of the net as Anna Jennings sent a ball over the Drake backline, which Madison Page chased down to score her first collegiate goal.
Too strong.
— Kansas City Women's Soccer (@KCRoosWSoccer) August 18, 2022
Too fast.
Too good by @madisonjpage. https://t.co/cBawAjk6Pt pic.twitter.com/QbjOIDFALs
- 19' / 1-2 | Kansas City settled in and began to dominate possession, earning three corner kicks in a span of five minutes.
- 33' / 1-2 | A dangerous opportunity arose in the box for KC when Meghan White settled with the ball on the right side of net, pulling a right-footed shot just wide of the back post.
- 45' / 1-2 | Drake had a chance to extend its lead in the final minute of the first half, but Riley Moore sprawled out to make a save.
- 53' / 1-2 | Page had another chance at goal early in the second frame, but it was blocked by the Bulldog defense.
- 60' / 1-3 | A first shot attempt was blocked, but the second chance was put away by the Bulldogs and the deficit was extended to two once again.
- 68' / 1-3 | Anna Jennings made a run towards goal and used a slick move to create some space, putting a shot on goal that was saved by the Drake keeper.
- 77' / 1-3 | Caijah Anderson made a big tackle on the edge of the box to keep the Roos out of danger.
- 90' / 1-3 | Drake had the final scoring chance of the evening, but Moore made her third save of the day.
STATS TO NOTE
- Despite allowing two early goals, the Roos out-shot the Bulldogs 5-4 in the first half.
- Anderson, Emma Byrne and Sophia Limongi each played the full 90 minutes for KC.
- After sitting her freshman year due to injury, Page earned her first-career start and goal in the season opener.
- The Roos earned five more corner kicks than the Bulldogs, leading that category, 11-6.
COACH JESS SMITH, QUOTED
On the team's response to Drake's early goals
"I could not have asked for more from our team in the way that they responded. I'm really proud of their maturity and resilience so early in the game and in the season."
On Page's play in her first-career appearance
"MJ has been getting better every day, learning and being dangerous. For her to get that goal in her first game, I'm really proud. She's just going to keep getting better and more powerful."
On the rematch from last season's loss to Tulsa
"It's going to be a great opportunity for us. This is a new team this year, and they're going to be ready to face any opponent."
UP NEXT
The Roos remain at home for a contest against Tulsa on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
Emma Nagel (2)
Assisted By: Madelyn Smith
GOAL by Drake Nagel, Emma Assist by Smith, Madelyn.
01:03
Emma Nagel (2)
GOAL by Drake Nagel, Emma.
04:18
Madison Page (1)
Assisted By: Anna Jennings
GOAL by Roos Page, Madison Assist by Jennings, Anna.
10:41
Layla Kelbel (1)
GOAL by Drake Kelbel, Layla.
59:52
