HILLSBORO, Ore. – Portland State women's soccer closed out the opening week of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to Seattle 5-0 at Hillsboro Stadium.
As a result of Seattle's dominant effort, its season record improved to 1-1-0, while the Vikings' dropped to 0-2-0.
Despite a solid performance in Thursday's season opener, the Vikings were unable to match that on Sunday. The Redhawks set the tone early and never looked back, taking a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute. It remained a one-score game until the final seconds of the first half when Seattle netted their second goal of the day in the 45th minute.
The Redhawks continued their momentum into the second half, recording three shots in the opening five minutes before finding the net once again in the 51st minute.
Despite Seattle's energy, the Vikings had a handful of opportunities in the second half, including back-to-back corner kicks in the 55th minute and a missed PK in the 70th. The Redhawks added two more goals to seal the deal, adding to their lead in the 74th minute followed by a successful penalty kick two minutes later to cap off the scoring.
The Vikings finished with 12 shots while Seattle notched 21 attempts.
Natalie Cunningham started in goal for PSU, making three saves before
Eden Millan took over in the second half. Millan also finished the day with three saves.
The Vikings will put week one behind them and return to action on Friday, Aug. 25 against St. Thomas at Hillsboro Stadium (1:00 pm).
