1st varsity goal vs. Mayo
(photo by Jim Lindquist)
After a lackluster performance in a 4-2 loss at Hastings on Sept. 6, Farmington has responded with its best play of the season.
First, the Tigers gave Missota Conference favorite Northfield a battle in a 3-1 loss. Then came wins over Park and Red Wing and now after Saturday's 3-0 shutout road win over Rochester Mayo, they are proud owners of a three-game winning streak.
"We were in control throughout," coach Rob Carpentier said of the win over Mayo. "Nothing fancy. The girls were very workmanlike in their efforts, stepping to balls, not allowing Mayo players to turn inside...If anything we probably should have won by more."
Hannah Miller (from Rachel Beck) netted her first varsity goal to give the visitors a 1-0 halftime lead and then Destiny Schmitz (from Miller) and Beck (from Ashley Kimmel) added second half scores for the final margin of victory.
The Tigers outshot the Spartans by a decisive 14-3 for the game. Sydney Eckert worked the Farmington nets and recorded the shutout.
"Defensively, we stymied Mayo much of the day," Carpentier said.
Farmington (6-4) will enjoy home field advantage this week with Missota Conference contests against Chanhassen and Shakopee scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
