WAIPAHU, Oah'u – The Hawai'i women's soccer team had its chances, but was unable to light up the scoreboard in a 2-0 loss to Seattle U at Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium on Monday night.
The Rainbow Wahine tallied nine shots in the game, including threatening opportunities from
Sonest Furtado and
Raisa Strom-Okimoto that sailed over the crossbar.
The Redhawks, on the other hand, converted the game's first goal in the 57
th minute when Natasha Howe picked up a loose ball inside the box and slammed it past UH goalkeeper
Alexis Mata for the 1-0 lead.
Seattle U weathered Hawai'i's comeback attempt and scored the insurance goal in the 78
th minute when Stephanie Spikerman found Jessie Ray off a free kick, leading to the goal.
Each team had nine shots and three shots on goal in the contest. Seattle U had a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks, and Hawai'i was whistled for 18 fouls, compared to SU's 10.
Strom-Okimoto, Furtado, and
Leialoha Medeiros were responsible for Hawai'i's shots on goal. Mata had one save in the game while Seattle U goalkeeper Mackenzie Curry had three saves in the shutout victory.
Seattle U leaves as Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Soccer Classic champions after going 2-0 in the tournament. Furtado, Strom-Okimoto, and
Kellsie Gleason were selected to the all-tournament team.
The Rainbow Wahine hit the road for the first time this season later in the week, visiting Idaho (Sept. 1), Gonzaga (Sept. 3) and Idaho State (Sept. 5).
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Soccer Classic All-Tournament Team
Alex Hussar (Pacific)
Bryndis Run( Pacific)
Samia Adam (Pacific)
Sonest Furtado (UH)
Kellsie Gleason (UH)
Raisa Strom-Okimoto (UH)
Madeline Racine (SU)
Jennifer Plummer (SU)
Isabelle Butterfield (SU)
MVP: Jessie Ray (SU)
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