Holy Angels scores on a corner kick in the 15th minute. Katrina Reynolds is credited with the goal that gave the Stars an early 1-0 lead in the Class 1A quarterfinal matchup with Mankato West. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine
Holy Angels made the most of its scoring chances and earned a 15th shutout victory this season Wednesday, despite Mankato West’s best scoring efforts.
No. 4-seeded Holy Angels prevailed with a 2-0 victory in the Class 1A quarterfinal game at Farmington High School.
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“That’s been us all year,” Holy Angels coach David Marshak said. “We play defense, we find a way to score a goal or two.”
The Stars took a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute on a play off a corner kick. Junior defender Sophia Nimsger sent the ball in about even with the goal line and senior attacker Katrina Reynolds connected for the goal.
No. 5 seed Mankato West (17-2-1) had chances but couldn’t capitalize.
Holy Angels senior goalkeeper Greta Forseth earned the shutout, after missing a few minutes with an injury in the second half.
“I’m confident in net, and I like that pressure, so I find it enjoyable and fun,” Forseth said. “When I make the first big save during the game, it just gives me a little bit more energy.”
Stars sophomore attacker Sydney Burns gave her team a cushion when she scored in the 56th minute.
For the Scarlets, it’s their first loss since they dropped the season opener 4-3 to Orono, the No. 2 seed in the state tournament.
Sydney Burns (5) sends a pass through traffic at midfield. Burns scored midway through the second half, sealing a Stars' 2-0 victory and a trip to the semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium next week. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine
