POSTED: Sunday, Sep. 07, 2008
WWU WOMEN'S SOCCER: Frankland scores game-winner for Vikings
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closeForward Emily Frankland scored an unassisted game-winning goal in 87th minute as Western Washington University defeated So-noma State University, 2-1, in a non-conference women’s soccer contest Sunday afternoon at Rohnert Park, Calif.
Western improved to 3-1-0 with its second straight win, while Sonoma State suffered its first loss in five games.
“That was a huge win for us,” said Western coach Travis Connell. “I believe it’s the first time that we have beaten Sonoma State on the road.”
Frankland’s goal came following a scramble in front of the net, in which she emerged with the ball and poked it past the goalkeeper.
The Vikings’ opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Claire Morgan finding the net after receiving a cross from Frankland.
Ten minutes later, Sonoma State tied the game at 1-1 as Tracy Webster scored on an assist by Taylor Colacion.
Connell praised the play of Western goalkeeper Kylie Broadbent, who made three saves, two of them on one-on-one opportunities.
Western had a 14-5 shot advantage and a 7-3 edge in corner kicks.
Frankland has garnered seven points in Western’s first four games, scoring two goals and assisting on three others.
The Vikings next travel to Chico State for a non-league contest Wednesday (7 p.m.).
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