MERCED, CA – Menlo College Women's Soccer battled through an unusual afternoon against UC Merced on Thursday, as a thunder delay interrupted the contest before the Oaks ultimately fell to the Bobcats, 3-0. After a lengthy pause of approximately one hour due to thunder in the area, both teams returned to the field to complete the full 90 minutes of play.
Oak Highlights
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Goalkeeper Caroline Cordes recorded five saves to keep the Oaks within reach.
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Isabel Amador put Menlo's first shot on target in the opening half.
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Charlotte Tamburstuen and Olivia Sams tested the Bobcats' goalkeeper in the second half with shots on frame.
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The contest featured an approximately one-hour weather delay before play resumed.
Oaks Weather the Delay
Menlo opened the contest looking to establish its presence in the attacking third, with Isabel Amador putting an early shot on target in the 12th minute. UC Merced responded with pressure of its own, generating several attempts and earning multiple corner kicks as the first half progressed. Goalkeeper Caroline Cordes and the Oaks' defense worked to keep the Bobcats off the scoreboard through the opening 45 minutes, despite sustained pressure from the visitors.
The match took an unexpected turn when thunder in the area forced a delay of approximately one hour. Once play resumed for the second half, UC Merced quickly found its rhythm, scoring in the 48th minute, the 55th minute, and added a third goal in the 58th minute. Despite the three-goal deficit, the Oaks continued to search for opportunities to get on the board. Tamburstuen put a shot on target in the 62nd minute, while Sams followed with another attempt in the 67th minute. Both efforts were saved by UC Merced goalkeeper. Tamburstuen added a second attempt in the 73rd minute, but the Bobcats held firm to preserve the shutout as the teams completed the full 90 minutes after almost 2 hours.
Up Next…
Menlo Women's Soccer returns to action on Saturday, October 24, when the Oaks take the field for an 11 am kickoff against Dominguez Hills. Menlo will look to regroup and build momentum for their final home weekend event of the year! Senior day celebrations will take place at 10am before warmups start.
