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The Maryland women’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Old Dominion in their first away match of the season, ending a three-game winning streak. The team struggled offensively, managing just one shot on goal while the Old Dominion defense showcased strength, leading to a dominating performance. Goals from Gry Boe Thrysøe and Ashlynn Kuhla marked the night, as Maryland aims to refine their strategies before facing their next opponent, Navy, in a rivalry match.
Norfolk, VA – Maryland’s women’s soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Old Dominion in their first away match of the season. The non-conference match took place at the ODU Soccer Complex on Sunday night and ended Maryland’s three-game win streak, leaving them at a record of 3-1 for the season.
Maryland struggled to find offensive opportunities, with only one shot on goal throughout the match. The Terps faced a robust Old Dominion defense that had previously allowed only two goals in their first three games. Old Dominion, which had earlier tied with perennial powerhouse Georgetown, demonstrated their strength and effective game plan against Maryland.
The first half saw Maryland’s only shot on-frame come from defender Alyssa Abramson, stemming from a free kick taken by Ava Morales. In contrast, Old Dominion’s Gry Boe Thrysøe opened the scoring with a goal that hit the crossbar and bounced into the net, following a review by the referee. This was part of a dominating performance where Old Dominion fired a total of 12 shots compared to Maryland’s one in the first half.
Old Dominion maintained significant control of the match, outshooting Maryland by a total of 19 shots to 1. Kelsey Smith, who had netted three goals in the first three games of the season, was subjected to tight marking and pressure, severely limiting her impact on the game. Additionally, Ashlynn Kuhla, last year’s Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, proved instrumental not just in defense but also in attack, scoring the second goal of the contest with a header just three minutes into the second half.
Maryland’s performance was marked by difficulty in penetrating Old Dominion’s defensive zone, resulting in a lack of scoring opportunities. The Terps could not register a shot on frame during the second half and ended the match with a total of only one shot compared to the numerous attempts by Old Dominion.
The match also featured aggressive play, with both teams committing six fouls each, and Maryland’s Mia Mitchell receiving a yellow card. Despite the loss, Maryland’s goalkeeper, Faith Luckey, had a standout performance, recording a career-high of seven saves.
This defeat followed a solid start to the season for Maryland, which had seen them win their first three matches, showcasing new potential in their squad. The last time Maryland and Old Dominion met was nearly 30 years ago, on September 24, 1995, marking the historical significance of this matchup.
As Maryland looks ahead, they are scheduled to face the Navy in a rivalry match on Thursday. The Terps will need to refine their ball possession strategies and find ways to enhance their scoring in order to rebound from this loss and reclaim momentum in their season.
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