By: Sebastian Bush, Assistant AD/External Relations
Box Score UNION, N.J. — The City College of New York women's soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-1 road victory over Kean University–Jersey City on Thursday night, October 8, improving to 4-4-0 on the season.
Kean struck first, converting a penalty kick in the 12th minute to take an early 1-0 lead. The Beavers responded in the 34th minute when sophomore Zherlyn Guaillazaca found the back of the net off an assist from Dianne Guncay, leveling the score at 1-1 before halftime.
After a competitive opening half, CCNY delivered the decisive goal in the 68th minute. Freshman Valeria Diaz scored to give the Beavers a 2-1 advantage, putting the visitors ahead for good.
CCNY controlled much of the offensive action, finishing with a 13-7 advantage in total shots and putting nine attempts on target. The Beavers also earned two corner kicks, while graduate goalkeeper Jade Salas recorded two saves over 90 minutes to help secure the road win.
Next, the Beavers travel to take on Brooklyn College on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon.