Reivers Score 7 Against NIACC

Council Bluffs, IA:  

HOW IT HAPPENED:  From the start of the game, until the final whistle blew 90 minutes later, the Reivers were in control in every aspect of the game on Tuesday.  After 21 minutes of play, the Reivers were able to find the back of the net as Ririka Kamimura was played into the top of the 18-yard box by Laura Linares and was able to take a couple of dribbles before finishing the ball in the near post.  8 minutes later, Paula Boza would continue her scoring ways as she was able to one-touch finish a shot just beyond the pk spot in the box, a ball which was laid off to her from Sophomore Alexis Ashmore.  The Reivers would then settle into the half by maintaining possession as they worked the ball up and down the field.  In the 41st minute of the game, the Reivers would extend their lead to 3 as Sophomore Laura Linares was able to finish a shot off the post from Ashley Medina.  Almost a minute later, newcomer Ella Pelletier was able to find her first goal of the season as a deflected shot from Laura Linares fell right to her and she was able to beat the defender and keeper with a back post shot.  The Reivers went into the break with a score of 4-0.  It would only take 3 minutes from the start of the 2nd half for Paula Boza to find her 2nd goal of the day after she was able to finish a shot off the crossbar from Ririka Kamimura, to increase the lead to 5-0.  Agin the game would settle into a rhythm of the Reivers able to move the ball freely up and down the pitch.  With the game drawing close to the final whistle, Yoshiki Kitadai was able to strike the ball from 25 yards away and find the back corner to make it 6-0 in the 83rd minute of the game.  With 5 minutes left in the game, Ririka Kamimura was able to net her 2nd goal of the day as she was played a long ball into the box by Roser Badia and was able to beat the defender 1 on 1 to chip the keeper near post, giving up the final of 7-0.

NOTES & NUMBERS:  This is the second game of the season in which 5 different Reivers found the back of the net.  The Reivers push their shutout streak to 4 games, not conceding a goal this season.

QUOTES:  Head Coach Adam Sanchez: "Today was a great step forward.  We were excited to be able to incorporate what we've been working on in our training sessions in the match.  We wanted to come out and execute our game plan and focus on the details of our style as much as possible.  I really liked our ladies reactions and performances with winning the ball, maintaining possession, and applying pressure on NIACC.  They were able to accomplish what we wanted them to and polish up other areas of our game."

UP NEXT: The Reivers Host #11 Ranked Indian Hills on Saturday, April 17th.  Match updates can be found on Twitter at @ReiverWSoccer.