Oregon Soccer Recap: Utah Utes – 09/03/26
Your Oregon Ducks played host to the Utah Utes on Thursday night, trying to keep their unbeaten streak alive to start the season. The first half was a defensive battle, with both sides coming out to play right out of the gate and limiting the total combined shot attempts to just 7 between the two […]
On Thursday night, the Oregon Ducks welcomed the Utah Utes for a crucial opening-match victory in their season. The first half began as a defensive standoff, with both teams exhibiting strong play and managing to limit combined shot attempts to only 7 (4 for Oregon and 3 for Utah). In the second half, the game became more balanced, featuring a combined 12 shots (7 for Oregon and 5 for Utah).
Carly Cormack nearly scored a goal just a minute into the second half, with her shot narrowly missing the left post. In the 79th minute, Savannah Holley broke the deadlock, scoring a goal off a great cross from Carly Cormack that found the back of the net and put Oregon ahead with a 1-0 lead. The goal was set up by Ellie Felt and Cormack.
The Ducks secured their second consecutive win, showcasing their consistent performance since the beginning of the season. As the Ducks head into conference play, fans eagerly await to see if they can maintain their unbeaten record.
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