WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue Boilermakers closed out the opening weekend of soccer action with a 4-0 shutout against Toledo on Sunday at Folk Field.
The game-winner came in the 23rd minute when Hannah Melchiorre took the shot from the top of the box. Meanwhile, the final three came within six minutes of play. Teagan Jones netted the second Boilermaker goal, finding assists from Ally Musallem and Leanna Rebimbas. Just 55 seconds later, Mussallem took one for herself, tallying the first goal of her career. Ena Sabanagic rounded out the Purdue points in the 40th minute, following passes by Sydney Duarte and Leanna Rebimbas.
The four Boilermaker goals mark the most in a game since Sept. 17, 2017, a 6-2 victory at Michigan State. With all of them coming in the first half, the game also marks the 10th time the Boilermakers have scored as many as four in a half, with the last time occurring against Dartmouth on Sept. 6, 2013 (second half).
With the win, goalkeeper Marisa Bova notched her second consecutive shutout and third of her career. Mussallem led the team with three points in 28 minutes of play.
4th Minute
Hannah Melchiorre launched the first shot of the game and forced a save by the Toledo keeper.
6th Minute
The Purdue defense received action and shut down two opportunities. First, Julia Ware ended a developing Toledo opportunity in the box. A minute later, Sydney Sparks blocked a shot on a breakaway attempt.
23rd Minute
Hannah Melchiorre drove in her first goal since freshman year (fifth of her career). After receiving the ball at the top of the box, the junior made a move to face the net and ripped a quick shot off while being defended.
34th Minute (33:04)
Purdue tallied its second goal with a shot from Teagan Jones. Mussallem sent the cross to Jones as she ran straight in to the center of the box, scoring on her first touch.
34th Minute (33:59)
Mussallem scored on her first touch as well, netting the ball about seven yards from the net. On the unassisted goal, Mussallem connected on a ball that was just headed away by a Toledo defender.
40th Minute
Sabanagic recorded her fourh career goal after chipping it past a diving defender. Assists were earned by Sydney Duarte and Chloe Woodbeck.
56th Minute
With the Purdue box crowded, Bova makes a key save to keep Toledo off the board.
The game-winner came in the 23rd minute when Hannah Melchiorre took the shot from the top of the box. Meanwhile, the final three came within six minutes of play. Teagan Jones netted the second Boilermaker goal, finding assists from Ally Musallem and Leanna Rebimbas. Just 55 seconds later, Mussallem took one for herself, tallying the first goal of her career. Ena Sabanagic rounded out the Purdue points in the 40th minute, following passes by Sydney Duarte and Leanna Rebimbas.
The four Boilermaker goals mark the most in a game since Sept. 17, 2017, a 6-2 victory at Michigan State. With all of them coming in the first half, the game also marks the 10th time the Boilermakers have scored as many as four in a half, with the last time occurring against Dartmouth on Sept. 6, 2013 (second half).
With the win, goalkeeper Marisa Bova notched her second consecutive shutout and third of her career. Mussallem led the team with three points in 28 minutes of play.
One-way traffic in the first half as the Boilers put up four goals. Here they all are, courtesy of @BTNStudentU. #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/7oD5eEcDFI
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) August 25, 2019
4th Minute
Hannah Melchiorre launched the first shot of the game and forced a save by the Toledo keeper.
6th Minute
The Purdue defense received action and shut down two opportunities. First, Julia Ware ended a developing Toledo opportunity in the box. A minute later, Sydney Sparks blocked a shot on a breakaway attempt.
23rd Minute
Hannah Melchiorre drove in her first goal since freshman year (fifth of her career). After receiving the ball at the top of the box, the junior made a move to face the net and ripped a quick shot off while being defended.
34th Minute (33:04)
Purdue tallied its second goal with a shot from Teagan Jones. Mussallem sent the cross to Jones as she ran straight in to the center of the box, scoring on her first touch.
34th Minute (33:59)
Mussallem scored on her first touch as well, netting the ball about seven yards from the net. On the unassisted goal, Mussallem connected on a ball that was just headed away by a Toledo defender.
40th Minute
Sabanagic recorded her fourh career goal after chipping it past a diving defender. Assists were earned by Sydney Duarte and Chloe Woodbeck.
56th Minute
With the Purdue box crowded, Bova makes a key save to keep Toledo off the board.
Check out what Coach Roff has to say after Purdue's 4-0 victory against Toledo.
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) August 25, 2019
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