PORTLAND, Ore. — Utah State soccer (3-4-2, 0-0-0 MW) fell on the road in its non-conference finale, losing to Portland 2-1 Saturday night at Portland's Clive Charles Soccer Complex.
Neither side found much offensive success early, Utah State tallying just three shots in the first 45 minutes while Portland had just two. It was the Pilots who struck first, however, capitalizing on what was their second shot of the game when a late deflected header in the box ricocheted off the post and into the back of the net in the 39th minute.
The Aggies evened the score at 1-1 in the 54th minute when freshman midfield/forward Hadli Barrera got in the way of a Portland pass, knocking it to the feet of senior forward Kaylie Chambers. A couple of touches later, Chambers tapped the ball back to Barrera, who netted her second goal in as many games.
The score remained even until the 62nd minute, when Portland pulled ahead once again, this time on a set piece. A corner kick which took several bounces in the box eventually resulted in a right-footer into the net.
SCORING SUMMARY
38:51 - Hailey Still (POR)
Assist: Elizabeth Rath
53:23 - Hadli Barrera (USU)
Assist: Kaylie Chambers
61:57 - Violet Rademacher (POR)
Assists: Jillian McBride, Ruby Settle
MATCH NOTES
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Utah State out-shot Portland 10-5 in the contest, including a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal.
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Eight different USU players recorded shots.
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Senior forward Kaylie Chambers and freshman forward Kunie Hirai were the only USU players to take multiple shots.
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Freshman midfield/forward Hadli Barrera's goal was the second of her career. She also scored in the previous game against Utah Valley.
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Kaylie Chambers' assist was her second of the year and the 17th of her career.
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Chambers is now tied for fifth in program history in career assists with 17.
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Utah State earned seven corners to Portland's three.
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This was just the third time this season that Utah State has surrendered multiple goals.
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Senior goalkeeper Taylor Rath and junior goalkeeper Allee Grashoff shared time in net for Utah State. Rath started the contest and played 70 minutes, allowing both goals and being awarded the loss with two saves. Grashoff entered in the 71st minute and played the final 20 without facing a shot.
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This was the first appearance of the season for Grashoff.
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This was the first all-time meeting between Utah State and Portland.
UP NEXT
Utah State (3-4-2, 0-0-0 MW) will now begin conference play next week with a pair of Mountain West matchups, first hosting Colorado State on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. The Aggies then host Wyoming on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m., at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $100, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $40. All seating at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field is general admission. Seating in the stadium bleachers is first come, first served. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for grass and berm seating.
FOLLOW
Fans can follow the Aggie soccer program on Twitter, @USUSoccer, on Facebook at /USUSoccer and on Instagram, @USUSoccer. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
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