KUA falls in home opener to Brewster

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The Wildcats opened their 2018 season against league rival Brewster Academy. Under warm, sunny skies, KUA was able to get an early bid on the goal line off a long throw from captain Scout Beaupre, only to be denied by a sliding Brewster defender. Both teams moved the ball successfullly in to the other's final third. Brewster, in quick succession capitalized on three long range upper net strikes. The game settled into a back and forth battle as the Wildcats found themselves down by three at the half. The field tilted towards the Brewster end most of the second half. Maike Lasser hit the post on a low shot just inside the 18. Moments later, a PK was called and Kyra Russman-Araya buried the penalty in the bottom right.  A flurry of opportunities ensued, with forwards Gracies Gamache, Emily Pariseau, and Willa McGough each getting good looks at the Brewster net. The KUA backline held strong the final half of the game with defenders Molly Davis, Casey Allen, Kat Maniatis, Hannah Asbury, Anna Rogers, and Lina Tommola each turning back Brewster counterattacks and pressing forward to keep the opposing team pinned in. Olivia Brooker recorded 4 saves on the day. Esa Anderson held the middle of the park all game while outside midfielders Lucie Turcotte and Audrey Donahue made dangerous runs down their respective sides. Credit to Brewster for playing 80 minutes of tough, disciplined soccer.  KUA plays NMH at home on Wednesday.
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