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Jessica Widmann scored the only goal of the game, while the Fordham defense allowed just six shots, as the Rams earned their first win of the season against the Iona Gaels, 1-0, on Sunday at Jack Coffey Field.
With the win, Fordham improved to 1-3-1, while Iona fell to 1-4-1.
The only goal of the game came in the 26
th minute off the foot of
Jessica Widmann.
Kelsey Dougherty Howard ran the ball down on the right side of the field, lobbing a pass to
Maria Lorena Canicatti. A quick touch and a cross by Canicatti found Widmann in the box for a half volley deflection toward the left side of the goal and in for her first tally of the year.
From there, it was all about defense as Fordham kept Iona away from goalkeeper
Ally White, giving up just six shots, none of which were on goal. For White, it was her fourth career shutout.
The Rams outshot Iona, 15-6, in the contest with Iona netminder Trista Rivera making four saves.
The Fordham women's soccer team gets back on the road for its next two contests. The Rams play at Dartmouth on Friday, September 13
th, at 7:30 PM, while taking on Vermont on Sunday, September 15
th at 1:00 PM.
