Girls Soccer Team Begins Season with Tough Loss

Despite several opportunities in the second half, the Lincoln-Sudbury girls soccer team had trouble offensively in its season-opener Monday against Weston.

Sarah Gitlin tallied the lone goal for the Warriors in a 3-1 loss at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.

Trailing 2-1 going into the second half, Lincoln-Sudbury (0-1) had a steady attack, and in a matter of minutes saw several of their shots ring of the post and crossbar.

With less than 10 minutes to play, and trailing 3-1, the Warriors' attack picked up as they pressured Weston (2-0). Gitlin had a shot hit the post, and Shurdy Saini was robbed after receiving a great pass from teammate Eliza Guild.

In the final two minutes of play, Lincoln-Sudbury had another opportunity, but a shot by Caitlin Hullinger was again saved, ending the chance for a comeback.

"We had many opportunities in the second half of the game, and hopefully we will get better at finishing, and get more high quality shots on net," said head coach Kate Berry.

Lincoln-Sudbury began the game strong, with Gitlin scoring just 3:45 into the game, only to see Weston answer right back 45 seconds later to tie the game. 

Weston scored again less than four minutes later to take its first lead of the game.

Senior Eliza Sefton had several opportunities with corner kicks, but Weston's defense proved to be too strong.

The next game for Lincoln-Sudbury is Friday at home against Westford.

"[Westford] is strong, they play a physical game, and have a great coach," Berry said. "They play a very technical game."