Thursday, October 3
Villanova, Pa.
3:00 P.M. CT
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Shayna da Silva Equalizes to Draw with Villanova
10/3/2024 6:35:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons earn their fourth draw of season
VILLANOVA, Pa. – DePaul women's soccer battled to a 1-1 draw with Villanova, Thursday evening at the Higgins Soccer Complex. Sophomore Shayna da Silva recorded her first career finish with a 63rd minute equalizer from Graduate student Beth Smyth.
"I'm proud of the team for showing a much stronger performance in the second half," said head coach Michele O'Brien. We showed the desire and passion that I expect from our players. However, we need to be ready from the opening whistle and start strong; we need to take advantage of the first half. While I'm proud of our strong second-half efforts—something we've traditionally excelled at, turning up the intensity and changing games—we need to figure out how to start matches that way."
DePaul (2-5-4, 0-1-2 BIG EAST) continued its streak of being unbeaten in five of its last six matches after its tie with Villanova. The Blue Demons rang off thirteen shots against the Wildcats, good for the most of any match this season.
Villanova (4-5-3, 1-1-2 BIG EAST) earns its third draw of the season after being outshot by the Blue Demons 10-5 in the second half. Junior Goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson led the way by collecting four saves in the match, keeping the tie at a standstill.
How It Happened
DePaul opened the match aggressively, receiving five offsides calls in the first 26 minutes of play.
Senior Susie Soderstrom began her five-shot day early, registering DePaul's first attempt in the 13th minute.
Elena Milam picked up her first of two saves on a shot attempt by Susanna Soderstrom by the 21st minute.
The Blue Demons managed only two more attempts before halftime, with shots on goal by Soderstrom and Tessa Fagerson.
Villanova's lone goal came when Soderman converted a penalty kick in the 39th minute, giving the Wildcats the lead just before the break.
In typical fashion, DePaul came out in the second half with renewed energy, firing off five shots in the first 18 minutes.
In the 63rd minute, sophomore midfielder Shayna da Silva found her spot deep in the box, sending home a goal off a pass from Beth Smyth.
Nahla Dominguez and Soderstrom each sent a few more shots on target but came up short following da Silva's goal.
In DePaul's final breakaway, Briley Hill got past Villanova's last defender, but contact from the defender altered her shot, and the chance fell short.
The Blue Demons received their lone yellow card in the 88th minute when sophomore Lea Eisenring picked up her first of the season. DePaul held off Villanova's final attack and secured a 1-1 draw.
Match Notes
UP NEXT
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park, Sunday, Oct. 6 for a matchup featuring Marquette at 1 p.m. CT. Be sure to join the Blue Demons as they honor DePaul Women's Soccer alumni at halftime.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
"I'm proud of the team for showing a much stronger performance in the second half," said head coach Michele O'Brien. We showed the desire and passion that I expect from our players. However, we need to be ready from the opening whistle and start strong; we need to take advantage of the first half. While I'm proud of our strong second-half efforts—something we've traditionally excelled at, turning up the intensity and changing games—we need to figure out how to start matches that way."
DePaul (2-5-4, 0-1-2 BIG EAST) continued its streak of being unbeaten in five of its last six matches after its tie with Villanova. The Blue Demons rang off thirteen shots against the Wildcats, good for the most of any match this season.
Villanova (4-5-3, 1-1-2 BIG EAST) earns its third draw of the season after being outshot by the Blue Demons 10-5 in the second half. Junior Goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson led the way by collecting four saves in the match, keeping the tie at a standstill.
How It Happened
DePaul opened the match aggressively, receiving five offsides calls in the first 26 minutes of play.
Senior Susie Soderstrom began her five-shot day early, registering DePaul's first attempt in the 13th minute.
Elena Milam picked up her first of two saves on a shot attempt by Susanna Soderstrom by the 21st minute.
The Blue Demons managed only two more attempts before halftime, with shots on goal by Soderstrom and Tessa Fagerson.
Villanova's lone goal came when Soderman converted a penalty kick in the 39th minute, giving the Wildcats the lead just before the break.
In typical fashion, DePaul came out in the second half with renewed energy, firing off five shots in the first 18 minutes.
In the 63rd minute, sophomore midfielder Shayna da Silva found her spot deep in the box, sending home a goal off a pass from Beth Smyth.
Shayna da Silva equalizes for the Blue Demons‼️
— DePaul Women's Soccer (@DePaulWSOC) October 3, 2024
da Silva sends home a goal on a feed from Beth Smyth.#BlueGrit🔵😈 pic.twitter.com/fZyqGehuZu
Nahla Dominguez and Soderstrom each sent a few more shots on target but came up short following da Silva's goal.
In DePaul's final breakaway, Briley Hill got past Villanova's last defender, but contact from the defender altered her shot, and the chance fell short.
The Blue Demons received their lone yellow card in the 88th minute when sophomore Lea Eisenring picked up her first of the season. DePaul held off Villanova's final attack and secured a 1-1 draw.
Match Notes
- DePaul remains unbeaten in five of its last six matches.
- The Blue Demons attempted thirteen shots, the most of any match this year.
- Shayna da Silva collected her first career goal, attempted three shots in 45 minutes.
- Susie Soderstrom attempted five shots, the most of any Blue Demon in a match this season.
- Susanna Soderman led Villanova with three shots (all on-goal).
- Hannah Dickinson recorded four saves in the draw for the Wildcats.
UP NEXT
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park, Sunday, Oct. 6 for a matchup featuring Marquette at 1 p.m. CT. Be sure to join the Blue Demons as they honor DePaul Women's Soccer alumni at halftime.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on Facebook, Instagram, X.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Team Stats
DEPAUL
NOVA
Goals
1
1
Shots
13
10
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
4
Corners
3
7
Fouls
7
11
Scoring Plays
Susanna Soderman (2)
NOVA Susanna Soderman PENALTY KICK GOAL.
38:29
Shayna da Silva (1)
Assisted By: Beth Smyth
GOAL by DEPAUL da Silva, Shayna Assist by Smyth, Beth.
62:50
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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