Dutch Women’s Soccer Team Posts Ninth Shutout

Breaking the game open with a pair of second-half goals, the Central College women’s soccer team won 3-0 at Coe College Wednesday night.

The Dutch (8-3-4, 3-2-1 American Rivers Conference) beat the Kohawks (6-7-2, 1-4-1 conference) in Cedar Rapids for the first time since 2016, ending a three-match losing streak at Coe. The Dutch defense posted its ninth shutout of the season, as goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore made four saves. Amber Santana scored first for Central in the 16th minute. Nicole Sinclair and Grace Coates added tallies in the 70th and 79th minutes, respectively. Coates was credited with an assist on Santana’s goal. Piper Eighmy assisted on the last goal for Coates.

The victory clinches the Dutch a spot in the league’s postseason tournament as one of the top-six teams in the conference. Seeding is up for grabs and Central has the chance to play a home game and possibly even earn a bye in the opening week, pending the results of its final two matches. The first is a road game at Nebraska Wesleyan University Saturday at 1 p.m.

Central Leaves Cedar Rapids with Men’s Soccer Win

Despite being outshot and losing the possession battle, the Central College men’s soccer team did enough to pick up a 1-0 win at Coe College Wednesday.

The Dutch (7-6-2, 3-3-0 American Rivers Conference) managed just three shot attempts on the night compared to 11 for the Kohawks, and Coe was also credited with 66% of ball possession while earning a 5-2 advantage on corner kicks. Nolan Piedimonte bagged his sixth goal of the season in the 34th minute off an assist from Coleman Manuel. Goalkeeper John Foster recorded six saves, including four in the first 25 minutes of the match.

The Dutch are still in the thick of the postseason race with a trip to Nebraska Wesleyan University on Saturday for a 3:30 pm match next on the schedule.