Vancouver, Wash. — The Clark College women's soccer team put together a dominant offensive performance Wednesday, earning a 5-0 victory over Grays Harbor at home.
The Penguins controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting Grays Harbor 42-0 and putting 24 shots on goal. Clark also held a 13-0 advantage in corner kicks while keeping Grays Harbor without a shot throughout the match.
Clark opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Bella Rodriguez found the back of the net for her third goal of the season. Just over three minutes later, Yaizza Navarette doubled the Penguins' lead, scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Lauren Adams.
Clark carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime before adding three more goals in the second half.
In the 65th minute,Sidney Mazemke scored her first goal of the season, with Shaylyn Maloney providing the assist. Navarrete then added her second goal of the night in the 79th minute on a penalty kick to push the Clark lead to 4-0.
The Penguins capped the scoring in the final minute when Lainey Haden scored her second goal of the season off another assist from Adams.
Navarrete led Clark with two goals, while Rodriguez, Mazemke and Haden each added a goal. Adams finished the night with two assists, while Maloney recorded an assist.
Clark's offensive pressure was consistent throughout the match, recording 28 shots in the first half and another 14 in the second. Rodriguez finished with seven shots, including four on goal, while Haden and Isabel McCauley each recorded six shots. Navarrete added six shots, five of which were on target.
Defensively, the Penguins turned in a complete performance. Eleanor Allison recorded the shutout in goal, while Clark's defense limited Grays Harbor to zero shots and zero shots on goal.
With the victory, Clark improves to 1-2-1 overall and 1-1-1. Grays Harbor falls to 0-5-0 overall and 0-3-0 in conference play.
Clark returns to action Saturday when they host Green River (4-2. 2-1) at Kim Christensen Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm.
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