
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin
Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cornell in Ivy Opener
9/24/2022 8:53:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Shira Cohen scores essential goal in 1-0 victory
NEW YORK – Shira Cohen's late first half strike catapulted Columbia women's soccer past visiting Cornell 1-0 in the Lions' Ivy League opener. The junior forward's second goal of 2022 came off a pass from rookie standout Maia Tabion in the 40th minute.
With the victory Columbia moves to 5-2-1 overall with a perfect 1-0 conference start. Cornell falls to 1-5-3 and 0-1 in league play.
On the night, Columbia edged Cornell in shots on goal (4-3) while the Big Red held a 8-7 advantage in total shots.
Junior Paige Nurkin played a complete game in goal, turning away three shots.
Next up, Columbia will travel to Providence for a 3:00 P.M. matchup at Brown on Saturday, Oct. 1.
For the latest on the Columbia women's soccer program, follow @CULionsWSOC on Twitter and Instagram, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ColumbiaWSoccer and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Shira Cohen puts the Lions on the board!⬇️
— Columbia Women's Soccer (@CULionsWSOC) September 24, 2022
Columbia leads 1⃣-0⃣
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With the victory Columbia moves to 5-2-1 overall with a perfect 1-0 conference start. Cornell falls to 1-5-3 and 0-1 in league play.
On the night, Columbia edged Cornell in shots on goal (4-3) while the Big Red held a 8-7 advantage in total shots.
Junior Paige Nurkin played a complete game in goal, turning away three shots.
Next up, Columbia will travel to Providence for a 3:00 P.M. matchup at Brown on Saturday, Oct. 1.
For the latest on the Columbia women's soccer program, follow @CULionsWSOC on Twitter and Instagram, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ColumbiaWSoccer and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Team Stats
CRN
COL
Goals
0
1
Shots
8
7
Shots on Goal
3
4
Saves
3
3
Corners
1
3
Fouls
14
8
Scoring Plays

Shira Cohen (3)
Assisted By: Maia Tabion
GOAL by COL Cohen, Shira Assist by Tabion, Maia.
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