After going down 5-0 against Bucknell University last Tuesday, the PNG women’s U20 team came back to the drawing board to level 1-1 against Bloomsburg University on their USA tour last Friday at the Steph Pettit Stadium.
Shooting accuracy was a key factor in the games where there were many attempts at goal but the team couldn’t get the ball in the back of the net again to take the lead.
PNG U20 women’s coach Lisa Cole said there were plenty of good chances created by the team but we still lacked the finish touch.
Cole was impressed with the effort put in and was proud to walk away with the draw.
“The team put in a good fight at the end of the game looking to get the win,” she added.
The team has had mixed results so far, losing their first game against Seattle Pacific University but redeeming themselves with a 2-1 win against Lock Haven University in their second match.
Outside of football training and matches, the squad has worked closely with Centre Soccer Association, participating in a CSA Youth Clinic at State College and attending 50 Fest, the 50th anniversary celebration of Centre Region Parks and Recreation. These extra-curricular activities have allowed the young team to meet and inspire other young athletes and immerse themselves in the American culture.
The squad has three matches left in their tour of the United States before Cole will select the final squad to compete at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in November.