Sunday, September 11
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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3-2-1, 0-0-0
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Southeast Missouri State
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Women's Soccer shut-out SEMO to earn road victory
09/11/2022 | 3:31:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University (3-2-1) extended its unbeaten streak to four games after the Salukis defeated SEMO, 1-0, on Sunday.
"We were really delighted with this one," head coach Craig Roberts said. "We haven't had too many away games, so it's always good preparation for going into conference. I felt the girls adapted really well to the preparation on what we needed to do."
The Salukis got on the board in the 30th minute through senior Emma Spotak. Spotak got past both the Redhawks' defense and goalkeeper, leading to an empty net for the senior forward. The goal was Spotak's first of the season, and proved to be the decisive one in the match.
"She [Spotak] was tenacious, and was very composed when she finished," Roberts said.Â
Southern Illinois held SEMO off the scoresheet in the second half to complete the shutout and earn the 1-0 victory. Senior Maddy Alaluf had another stellar performance in-goal, making 11 saves in the win. The Salukis have allowed two goals in their last four games.Â
"The goalkeeping success we've been having is down to the way the girls are battling at practice," Roberts said. "We have four fantastic goalkeepers who are pushing each other so it raises the standard."
SIU concluded its non-conference portion of the schedule with a record of 3-2-1. The Salukis will begin Missouri Valley Conference play next Sunday at 1 p.m vs. Drake at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex.Â
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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"We were really delighted with this one," head coach Craig Roberts said. "We haven't had too many away games, so it's always good preparation for going into conference. I felt the girls adapted really well to the preparation on what we needed to do."
The Salukis got on the board in the 30th minute through senior Emma Spotak. Spotak got past both the Redhawks' defense and goalkeeper, leading to an empty net for the senior forward. The goal was Spotak's first of the season, and proved to be the decisive one in the match.
"She [Spotak] was tenacious, and was very composed when she finished," Roberts said.Â
Southern Illinois held SEMO off the scoresheet in the second half to complete the shutout and earn the 1-0 victory. Senior Maddy Alaluf had another stellar performance in-goal, making 11 saves in the win. The Salukis have allowed two goals in their last four games.Â
"The goalkeeping success we've been having is down to the way the girls are battling at practice," Roberts said. "We have four fantastic goalkeepers who are pushing each other so it raises the standard."
SIU concluded its non-conference portion of the schedule with a record of 3-2-1. The Salukis will begin Missouri Valley Conference play next Sunday at 1 p.m vs. Drake at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex.Â
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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Team Stats
SIUC
SEMO
Goals
1
0
Shots
6
17
Shots on Goal
4
11
Saves
11
3
Corners
1
4
Fouls
10
12
Scoring Plays
Emma Spotak (1)
GOAL by SIUC Spotak, Emma.
29:33
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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