Game @ Cal U (PA)

Another great game for the Haven. After a VERY long bus ride and a hectic morning LHU took the field. The match was a battle from the very first touch of the ball, both teams were playing quite hard.

Lock Haven took to the scoreboard first - which proved to be the game winning goal. With just under 7 minutes left in the first half Kellie Wieger played an amazing ball to Carly D'Orsaneo - splitting the defense. D'Orsaneo forced the keeper to come out for a one on one, but quickly pushed past the keepers hands and finished the ball with her RIGHT foot into the back of the net. (If you know Carly you also know that she is much more keen to her left foot and it can sometimes be a struggle to shoot with her right.... but she did it like an expert!)

The final 7 min of the first half were back and forth, Cal never backed down and had a few scoring opportunities but starting keeper, Hayley Zinn, was quite persistent and once again put up a game changing performance.

The second half was no different from the first, our defense played amazing working together and was nearly undeterred by everything that Cal brought to the table. Every Haven player played a vital role in buckling down and pushing forward; LHU solidified the win with just under 15 minutes to play in the match. Alissa Gamelier was able to put the ball back into the box after a clearance off of a corner. Unlike any other player Alissa was able to pop the ball over her head and Cal's defense onto freshmen, Janine McCarthy's foot for a half volley sailing behind the keepers head. (Side Note: I don't think either of the girls could re-enact that one - it was creative but could never be considered graceful or tactical).

Leading the team to the win were Hayley Zinn in net getting her 2nd shutout of the season, senior captain Lindsey Blessing - who played an amazing (quite physical) game in the midfield, and Caitlyn Slattery who anchored the back line.

The 2-0 win over Cal gives Haven a 7-8 record with just 4 games remaining, it also gives us an outside chance of making post-season play!