Council Bluffs, IA – Iowa Western played NJCAA third ranked Tyler Junior College and lost 5-0. The Reivers move to 0-3-0 on the year.
HOW IT HAPPENED: Both Tyler and Iowa Western worked to build out of the back and play through the midfield. Tyler struck first in the 18th minute when Julia Trabach found the back of the net. Tyler's midfielder, Itzayanna Sanchez, scored in the 24th minute and the 36th minute to give Tyler JC a 3-0 lead at half. Iowa Western's Laura Chavez challenged the goalkeeper with some long range shots and Alex Boss helped create many scoring opportunities as well. Tyler struck again in the 50th minute on a goal by Lauren Loza and in the 73rd minute when Shauni Reed got in behind Reiver defense to put Tyler up 5-0. Iowa Western goalkeeper, Mandy Clark, ended the match with 6 saves.
NOTES & NUMBERS: Iowa Western finished the game with 2 corners, 3 shots, and 6 saves.
QUOTES: Head Coach Adam Sanchez
"Today was another great lesson for us. Tyler showed why they are the NSCAA Preseason #1 Team in the country. They punish you on every mistake that you make. However, I don't think we're that far off," Sanchez said. "We're still growing and finding out who we are and what we need to become. It's been said that 'soccer is a struggle of who you are and who you want to become.'
We know we have work to do. We know we are a ways off, but playing in these types of matches allows us to hone in on exactly what we need to do to get better. We're on it and we are excited to show progress even though it is a struggle right now, but we'll keep looking forward, lengthening our stride, and improving along the way. The group has a sense of urgency. They know the standard they need to rise to. I am still very excited on what this group can become and what we can accomplish!"
UP NEXT: The Reivers will travel to Wyoming next weekend to take on Salt Lake Community College and #4 Laramie County Community College. Iowa Western will begin ICCAC conference play on Saturday, September 9th at Iowa Central Community College. Match updates can be found on Twitter at @ReiverWSoccer.
