Gophers soccer wins third straight match

Minnesota scored two goals in the first half to beat Omaha 2-0.

September 9, 2022 at 4:43AM
Sophia Boman, above playing for Edina High School in 2019, had a crafty goal for the Gophers in a 2-0 win over Omaha on Thursday night. (Leila Navidi, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Gophers women's soccer team defeated Omaha 2-0 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Thursday night for its third straight victory.

Gabbie Cesarone scored on a header off a corner kick by Khyah Harper in the eighth minute for Minnesota (3-3-1). Sophia Boman got the second goal from just outside the penalty area in the 39th minute after eluding two defenders. Megan Gray got the assist.

The Gophers dominated Omaha 23-1 in shots and had an 8-1 edge in shots on goal.

The loss dropped the Mavericks to 1-4-2.

Minnesota will conclude its nonconference schedule against Marquette at 1 p.m. Sunday with another home match.

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