University of Colorado women defeat Real Colorado Boys DA team

BOULDER (Via University of Colorado) – The University of Colorado women’s soccer soccer team kicked off the 2019 spring season with a 4-0 win over Real Colorado Boys 04 DA at the Indoor Practice Facility this past Friday.

The Buffaloes were led by senior-to-be Taylor Kornieck who had a pair of goals. Kayleigh Webb and Libby Geraghty added two more to round out the evening. Stephanie Zuniga, Camilla Shymka and Hannah Sharts each had an assist.

HOW IT HAPPENED: Colorado opened the spring season primarily on the offensive attack with a couple of goal scoring opportunities inside the first two minutes.

Kornieck broke through for the Buffaloes in the seventh minute off a cross from Zuniga. She added her second goal of the match in the 15th minute, this time off a free kick from 22 yards out.

Senior-to-be Jalen Tompkins made her first save of the game in the 22nd minute off a shot inside the box, putting the Buffs back on the attack.

After a couple of missed chances, Webb found the back of the net for the Buffs. She combined with Shymka on a give-and-go in the 32nd minute, beating the Real goalkeeper from six yards out.

The CU offense continued to put pressure on the Real defense, creating scoring opportunities all throughout the second half. The Buffs got had a prime chance in the 56th minute. Shymka broke loose along the left side of the field, resulting in a Real yellow card. CU was unable to capitalize on the set piece.

With time winding down and the game all but decided, Geraghty scored the final tally of the game in the 90th minute as she deflected a shot from newcomer Sharts.

UP NEXT: Colorado will be back in action on Sunday, April 7. The Buffs will be back outside when they host Air Force at Prentup Field.

QUOTABLE: 
Head Coach Danny Sanchez 
On first game back and the team’s overall performance: 
“This was the first time we played a boys DA team and I think it was fantastic. This boys Real Colorado team is very good, their ball movement, their thought process it was a great test for us. I thought we played the first 35 minutes very well. With only having one sub I thought we faded a little bit after that. I thought Real Colorado played very well and really tested our back four. I thought we did well for the first time out and we are excited about the rest of the spring.”

On looking ahead and preparing for the next game 
“In the next couple weeks we will watch the video of this and we will sharpen up some things. We want to get some of our players back that are hurt and get them healthy before spring break. We will really focus on that. Really, the meat of our spring season is after spring break. We are going to continue to work on our fitness base, get sharp, and hopefully get some players back as we play four games in four weeks in April.”