POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - The Iona University women's soccer team fell on the road at Marist, 2-1, on Saturday evening at Tenney Stadium. The Gaels conceded a pair of goals in an eight minute span in the first half and were unable to mount a comeback despite
Emily Drake's penalty kick goal in the 59th minute.
MATCH SUMMARY
Iona fell behind early, allowing Marist to score twice in an eight minute span during the first half. Nicole Colantuono opened up the scoring with her fourth goal of the season in the 24th minute. Just over seven minutes later, the Caldarelli sisters combined to put the Red Foxes ahead by two goals. The score would hold heading into the halftime break in Poughkeepsie.
Caroline Scott took over in goal for Iona in the second half, replacing Emma Havrilla. She made saves on the four shots Marist took towards net in the final 45 minutes, keeping Iona within striking distance. Drake was the benefactor of a penalty kick awarded to the Maroon & Gold, burying the chance and trimming the Gaels' deficit to one goal with more than 30 minutes to play.
Iona had late chances, highlighted by a pair of chances for Gabby Dellocono. Dellocono took a free kick that sailed just above the crossbar, then had another chance on a scramble inside the box that Natalie Kelchner corralled to keep the Red Foxes in front. Dellocono's chance was Iona's final shot of the evening, eventually falling on the road at Marist.
NOTABLE NUGGETS
- Drake's goal was her second of the season and the fifth of her career. She was also one of three Gaels to play all 90 minutes tonight, along with Kayla Thomas and Myla Rodrigues.
- Scott started the second half in net for the Maroon & Gold, making four saves and keeping Marist off the scoreboard in the final 45 minutes of action.
- Havrilla, who made her 12th start of the season in goal for Iona, allowed two goals and made three stops during the first half.
- The Red Foxes finished with an edge in shots (16-12), shots on goal (9-4) and corners (5-1).
- Iona moves to 9-12-3 all-time against Marist. The Gaels have lost two straight to the Red Foxes and have not beaten Marist since 2013.
AROUND THE MAAC
- Niagara 2 - Saint Peter's 0
- Quinnipiac 3 - Fairfield 2
- Canisius 0 - Mount St. Mary's 0
- Siena 0 - Manhattan 0
UP NEXT
Iona continues its three-game road trip, heading to Rider for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff on Wednesday, October 5.
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