Figel's Goal, Strong Defense Sends RC to a 1-0 Victory Over Eastern Mennonite

Figel's Goal, Strong Defense Sends RC to a 1-0 Victory Over Eastern Mennonite
The Basics
Score:
Roanoke 1, Eastern Mennonite 0
Records: Roanoke 4-2-1, 1-1-0 ODAC / Eastern Mennonite 1-6-0, 0-1-0 ODAC

The Lead: Kristin Figel's goal in the 13th minute proved to be the difference as Roanoke topped Eastern Mennonite 1-0 in ODAC action Wednesday night in Salem.

How it Happened:
  • Figel�scored when a crossing pass was misplayed by the EMU keeper and she tapped in a shot between two defenders to give RC the only goal it would need.
  • The RC defense made the goal hold up, as it did not allow EMU a shot for the entire 90 minutes.
  • The Maroons held a 30-0 advantage in shots and 9-0 in corner kicks.
  • Royals' keeper Becca Borg made 15 saves on the evening for EMU, while Sarah Dvorak recorded the third shutout of the year for RC.
Next Up:
Roanoke will travel to Randolph-Macon Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. ODAC match with the Yellow Jackets.

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