Garrett College Lady Lakers freshman forward Avri Wareham scored on a penalty kick with 3:44 remaining to lift Garrett College to a 2-1 women’s soccer victory over Frederick Community College. The goal was Wareham’s first collegiate goal and gave Garrett College its first win of the season.
Avri Wareham Converts Decisive Penalty Kick
Rosabel Cardy drew the foul in the penalty box that produced Garrett College’s winning opportunity. Head coach Zach Ward had designated Wareham to take the kick before the play.
“Before going into the game, the coaching staff had a conversation. We decided if we drew a penalty kick, she would be the one to take it,” said Ward. “We didn’t share that decision with Avri.”
Wareham pushed the shot into the left corner of the net to give the Lady Lakers the lead. The victory snapped Garrett College’s 23-match winless streak, during which the team went 0-22-1.
“They’ve put a lot of hard work and training and grit and vigor into this season – and it finally paid off,” said Ward.
Garrett College Rally Ties the Match
Frederick Community College took a 1-0 lead on Rachel Castro Orozco’s unassisted goal 15:48 into the game. Ava Hunt tied the match at 1-1 with 6:05 remaining in the first half, taking a cross from Cardy on the right side of the goal, beating a defender and scoring past Frederick goalkeeper Hannah Cook.
Payton Finley made three saves for Garrett College, while Cook also recorded three saves for Frederick Community College. Garrett College finished with an 8-7 edge in total shots and a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks.
The victory improved the Lady Lakers’ record to 1-12, while Frederick Community College fell to 0-9-2. Garrett College played the entire season with a 12-player roster.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Garrett College Lady Lakers Earn First Women’s Soccer Win on Avri Wareham’s Late Penalty Kick after Wareham converted the decisive opportunity in the closing minutes. Cardy drew the foul, Hunt provided the equalizer and Finley made three saves as Garrett College secured its first win of the season.
Source: Original report
