University of Minnesota Athletics
Sunday, October 24
Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
1:00 PM
University of Minnesota
8-6-3, 4-6-0
0
vs
2
Nebraska
7-9-2, 3-5-2
1
2
F
Nebraska
2
0
2
Minnesota
0
0
0
Photo by: Brad Rempel
Cornhuskers Defeat Gophers on Senior Day
10/24/2021 3:46:00 PM | Soccer
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota (8-6-3, 4-6-0 B1G) dropped a 2-0 match to Nebraska (7-9-2, 3-5-2 B1G) at home on Sunday afternoon, ending the Gophers 2021 fall season. Nebraska scored twice in the first half and held off the Gophers attack in the second half to secure the Cornhusker's third-straight victory.
"We fought to the end today," head coach Erin Chastain said. "Our seniors mean so much to this team and our program. I can't fault the effort today, and we just talked after the game that this isn't the ending we wanted and all you can do now is remember that and be motivated for next season. That's what this offseason will be about, getting ready for next year and hopefully being in a different scenario in terms of the playoffs."
As a team Minnesota used a strong offensive second half to end the match with a 16-13 shot advantage with five of Minnesota's shots being on target. Minnesota had its chances in the second half, but could not find a goal for the second match in a row. In the defeat junior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko made five saves while the Minnesota defense saved one shot off the line during the match.
Nebraska's Abbey Schwarz scored the game-winning goal in the 27th minute with Jordan Zade assisting on the play. Nebraska's Sarah Weber doubled that lead just moments later with a goal in the 30th minute with an assist going to Schwarz.
With the loss Minnesota's season ends with a ninth-place finish in the Big Ten standings. The top eight teams in the Big Ten qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. In Erin Chastain's first season as head coach the Gophers finished with eight wins, the most since the 2018 season. Next season the Gophers could return up to 20 student-athletes from this year's roster that was among the Big Ten's highest scoring teams in conference play.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on Twitter and Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2021 season.
"We fought to the end today," head coach Erin Chastain said. "Our seniors mean so much to this team and our program. I can't fault the effort today, and we just talked after the game that this isn't the ending we wanted and all you can do now is remember that and be motivated for next season. That's what this offseason will be about, getting ready for next year and hopefully being in a different scenario in terms of the playoffs."
As a team Minnesota used a strong offensive second half to end the match with a 16-13 shot advantage with five of Minnesota's shots being on target. Minnesota had its chances in the second half, but could not find a goal for the second match in a row. In the defeat junior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko made five saves while the Minnesota defense saved one shot off the line during the match.
Nebraska's Abbey Schwarz scored the game-winning goal in the 27th minute with Jordan Zade assisting on the play. Nebraska's Sarah Weber doubled that lead just moments later with a goal in the 30th minute with an assist going to Schwarz.
With the loss Minnesota's season ends with a ninth-place finish in the Big Ten standings. The top eight teams in the Big Ten qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. In Erin Chastain's first season as head coach the Gophers finished with eight wins, the most since the 2018 season. Next season the Gophers could return up to 20 student-athletes from this year's roster that was among the Big Ten's highest scoring teams in conference play.
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's soccer on Twitter and Instagram (@GopherSoccer) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2021 season.
Team Stats
NEB
Minn
Goals
2
0
Shots
13
16
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
4
5
Corners
4
7
Fouls
14
16
Scoring Plays
Abbey Schwarz (3)
Assisted By: Jordan Zade
GOAL by NEB Schwarz, Abbey Assist by Zade, Jordan.
26:27
Sarah Weber (6)
Assisted By: Abbey Schwarz
GOAL by NEB Weber, Sarah Assist by Schwarz, Abbey.
29:20
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
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