The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Grand View 0
Record: MNU (9-2-1, 3-2-1), Grand View (1-6-2, 0-5-1)
Location: Cownie Complex - Des Moines, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa - MNU traveled to face Grand View and came away with a dominant 3-0 victory on Saturday. Alyssa Ward opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a goal assisted by an Emily Carrasco corner kick. Bella Leon extended the lead in the 21st minute, assisted by Lilja Lidstrom. In the 81st minute, Thayline Teixeira capped off the match with a third goal, assisted by Emily Carrasco. MNU's defense was solid, limiting Grand View to just four shots, while Fiona Popetschnig wasn't required to make any saves.
Turning Point
Ward's early goal at 11:25 was the game winner.
Individual Leaders
Alyssa Ward, Bella Leon, and Thayline Teixeira each scored for MNU, with Carrasco providing two assists. Goalkeeper Fiona Popetschnig played the full 90 minutes but was not tested.
Up Next
The next match is Wednesday at #7Â Central Methodist (9-2-1, 3-2-1) at 7:30.
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