Reivers finish 5 to defeat Otero

Council Bluffs, IA –Iowa Western played Otero Sunday morning, coming out on top with a 5-0 win.

HOW IT HAPPENED: The Reivers started the game against Otero more powerful than they have played so far. Immediately, Iowa Western dictated the game, controlling the ball in the attacking half. The Reivers continuously created chances, building up the tension in the game. Finally, in the 34th minute, midfielder Laura Chavez lofted in a corner kick, finished in the back post with a contested header by defender Veronica Herrera. Minutes later, Chavez came up with another assist, sending the ball through to Dani Robb, who finished near post. The Reivers exited the half electrified by their play as a team.

Wore down from the first half, the Rattlers found themselves quickly passed and played around by Iowa Western. Two minutes in, Chavez comes up with yet another assist, laying off a ball for Ashley Overberg to finish bounding off the near post and into the goal. Ten minutes later, Anyeli Solarte capitalized on a deflected pass, curling the ball cleanly into the far post. While Otero seemed to lose energy, Iowa Western did not let up. The team swiftly moved the ball across the field, rarely losing possession. Again, in the 65th minute, Robb sent the ball to Overberg at the top of the eighteen, who struck the ball into the net. The Reivers continued to set the rhythm of the game, keeping Otero from capitalizing on any chances. By the end of the match, the Reivers walked off with their largest win at 5-0.

NOTES & NUMBERS: Veronica Herrera scored the first goal off a corner served in from Laura Chavez at 34:00. Dani Robb finished the second goal with another assister from Chavez at 41:00. Ashley Overberg started the second half off with a goal, assisted from Chavez at 57:00. Anyeli Solarte capitalized off a deflected pass, scoring at 57:00. Overberg finished the game off with a goal, assisted from Robb at 65:00.

QUOTES: Freshman Midfielder Laura Chavez of Bogota, Colombia

"We played well as a team and individually…We weren't selfish." Laura said. "I just think of the other (person) that is in a better position to score than I am, and pass it to her."

UP NEXT: The Reivers face conference opponent Indian Hills on Wednesday, September 20th at 4:00PM CST in Ottumwa, Iowa. Match updates can be found on Twitter at @ReiverWSoccer.