DES MOINES, IOWA - The women's soccer team of Grand View University took to their home field for a game against their GPAC member, Doane University. A swift start by the Tigers spurred on Grand View's forward, Ella Forsyth, who scored a goal and assisted on a PK to clinch a 2-1 victory at home.
 
The Tigers scored first, seizing an early opportunity with a goal in the fifth minute. After this initial score, both teams struggled offensively until the match approached its midpoint. It was then that freshman forward Ella Forsyth capitalized on a stellar defensive play by Olivia Boyle, resulting in an attacking opportunity and Forsyth's inaugural goal of the season.

Another scoreless lull for both squads would end after the Vikings' Boyle was awarded a penalty kick for her efforts. Boyle's goal would give Grand View a 2-1 lead as the clock ticked down. The Vikings' keeper, Maya Fritz, would solidify the win with a punch out in the final two seconds off a free kick, giving the team its first win of the 2024 season.

MATCH NOTES

• Ella Forsyth has taken one SOGs this season, scoring on her only attempt at goal. 
• Maya Fritz recorded eight saves on the day and 15 saves this season. 
• The Vikings held Doane scoreless for 85 minutes of the match. 

 
UP NEXT
The Vikings will return to the road next Saturday, traveling to eastern Iowa to face the Fighting Bees of Saint Ambrose University. The match will begin at 7:30 p.m. In the teams' last meeting, the Vikings lost in Des Moines, 1-0.