BIRMINGHAM – The UAB women’s soccer team fell to Arizona State 5-1 in its home opener at BBVA Field on Sunday.
In the 1st half, ASU (4-0-0) opened the scoring in the 13th minute and added another goal in the 28th minute, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime.
The Sun Devils went up 3-0 on an own goal before Stella Kiss set up Laura Zemberyova to get the Blazers on the board in the 65th minute. Kiss fed Zemberyova from midfield with a long pass, who took two steps inside the box and drilled a left-footed kick past ASU keeper Birta Gudlaugs.
Arizona State would add goals in the 67th and 85th minutes.
Zemberyova tied the game-high with three shots – all on target. Kiss, Lexxe Lipsey and Carlyn Presley also recorded shots for UAB (1-3-0).
Up next is another Power 5 opponent as the Blazers head to Auburn (3-0-0) on Thursday night. The Tigers’ match today at South Alabama was postponed. Auburn is coming off a 2-1 win at Troy on Thursday and a 2-1 victory over #12 BYU on Aug. 21.
Women’s Soccer season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
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