Notre Dame Tops Hartford 2-1 to Capture First Game of Maryland/FILA Classic
9/13/2002 8:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 13, 2002
The No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish captured the first match of the 2002 Maryland/FILA Classic Friday with a 2-1 victory over the Hartford Hawks.
Irish forward Amy Warner put the Irish on top in the 62nd minute when she connected on a breakaway off a thru-ball from midfielder Ashley Dryer.
After a lackluster first half that saw the team combine for just four shots, the pace increased in the second half with pressure coming from both sides of the field.
Hartford opened the scoring in the 48th minute on a goal by Tini Lyng who slid the ball past Notre Dame keeper Erika Bohn. Hartford's leading scorer Jenette Akerlund was credited with the assist, giving her 15 points on the young season.
Notre Dame quickly responded by tying the score at one in the 51st minute on a free kick by Randi Scheller that trickled past Hartford keeper Heather Hinton.
With the win, the Irish move to 3-2, ending a two game losing streak in which they were held scoreless at home for the first time in 10 years. The loss drops Hartford to 2-2 overall.
On the second day of the Maryland/FILA Classic, Hartford takes on Loyola to kick off Sunday's action at 11:30 a.m. The No. 11 Fighting Irish square off with No. 25 Maryland at 2 p.m. That game will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.wmucsports.com.
