BURLINGTON, V.T. – Despite a heavy push offensively, Hartford Athletic was clipped by a 2-1 score to Vermont Green FC in United Soccer League W League action on Monday night.
With the loss, Hartford falls to 4-1-3 overall in Northeast Division play. Vermont Green FC improves to 5-0-4, standing as the last undefeated club in the division.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Hartford was tested early as Lana Gibbs had to come up large for a strong shot through the middle of the box. In the 13th minute, Jocyline Koffi had a try for Athletic on a fast break that went wide.
- The stars broke through in the 21st minute as Ashley Reyes cashed in on a cross from Olivia Beauvois, giving Hartford a 1-0 lead. Just seven minutes later, Vermont Green FC knotted the score at one-all as Violet Rademacher put home a header off of a corner kick.
- Hartford upped the ante in the second half as both Koffi (67’) and Diana Baffor (69’) had grade-a chances to ripple twine.
- Vermont Green FC took a 2-1 edge in the 70th minute as Isabel Smith shuffled through midfield, found an opening, and sent the rock high through the goal mounts to give the hosts the advantage.
NEXT UP
- Hartford Athletic visits Hudson Valley Crusaders on Thursday, June 25th.
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