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The UCF women’s soccer team played to a 0-0 draw against Kansas State in a tough match at home. Despite a strong defensive showing and a fifth clean sheet for goalkeeper Genesis Perez-Watson, both teams struggled to find the back of the net. This match marked UCF’s fifth shutout of the season, indicating a solid defensive strategy. The Knights will next face Cincinnati as they aim to build on their season’s momentum.
Orlando, FL – UCF women’s soccer concluded their match against Kansas State with a 0-0 draw on Sunday at home, marking a challenging contest for both teams. The Knights, entering the match with seven points on the season, were looking to secure a win that would have added three points to their conference standings, while Kansas State had only one point prior to this matchup.
The first half of the game saw clear skies and a strong showing from UCF, who controlled possession and managed to take five shots. However, Kansas State responded with eight shots of their own, demonstrating their offensive efforts. As the match progressed into the second half, the weather began to deteriorate as rain began to fall, which significantly impacted the flow of play.
In the second half, both teams ramped up their scoring attempts. UCF matched their first-half total of five shots, while Kansas State increased their offensive activity with another ten shots. UCF’s defense, praised by their head coach, demonstrated resilience throughout the match as they held their ground against Kansas State’s repeated attempts to score.
Genesis Perez-Watson, UCF’s redshirt sophomore goalkeeper, was instrumental in the team’s defensive success. She recorded her fifth clean sheet of the season by successfully stopping all five shots on goal from Kansas State. This shutout contributed to UCF’s overall record improving to 8-2-2 and 2-1-2 in league play. Conversely, Kansas State’s record moved to 5-4-3, with a 0-3-2 mark in Big 12 play.
The match held special significance as it coincided with a tribute to over 40 UCF women’s soccer alumni, who were honored before kickoff. Despite the lack of goals, the strong defensive performances from both teams were noted, with UCF’s defense drawing commendation from their coach.
This match marked UCF’s fifth shutout of the season, indicating a robust defensive strategy. UCF has been in a busy stretch, having played four games in ten days, which may have contributed to visible signs of fatigue among their players. The tight schedule and adverse weather conditions added to the challenge the Knights faced during this draw.
UCF’s next matchup is set to take place away in Ohio against Cincinnati on October 12 at 12:00 p.m., as they look to bounce back and continue building on their season’s momentum.
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- UCF Knights: Women’s Soccer Draws with Kansas State
- Wikipedia: Women’s Soccer
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- Google Search: UCF Women’s Soccer
- Nicholson Student Media: UCF Women’s Soccer Ties Kansas State 0-0
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- UCF Knights: Women’s Soccer to Host Kansas State
- Google News: UCF Knights
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