Sports update: Eagles boys and girls soccer teams win home openers

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Eden Prairie senior captain and goalkeeper Nathan Louwagie clears the ball throughout Saturday’s match. Picture by Rick Olson

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The Eden Prairie Excessive College boys soccer crew defeated Shakopee 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Aerie Stadium, marking their residence opener and enhancing their file to 2-0-0.

Senior captain and striker Nam Tran scored the sport’s solely aim with 4:25 remaining within the first half.

Eden Prairie’s protection, anchored by senior captain Nathan Louwagie, shut down Shakopee’s assault, incomes Louwagie back-to-back shutouts. The Eagles additionally defeated St. Louis Park 3-0 of their season opener on Thursday night time.

Subsequent up: Eden Prairie travels to Buffalo (2-0-0) for a sport towards the Bison at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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The Eden Prairie Excessive College women soccer crew additionally loved a profitable residence opener, defeating Shakopee 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Aerie Stadium to enhance to 2-0-0.

New head coach Jorge Oconitrillo famous after the sport that the match towards Shakopee was impacted by the solar, warmth, and humidity. The primary half was sunny and scoreless, however after clouds rolled in at halftime, 5 objectives have been scored within the second half.

The Sabers opened the scoring early within the second half, however Eagles senior defender Gabriella Lainhart rapidly responded to tie it 1-1. Senior ahead Emily Langfield gave Eden Prairie a 2-1 lead with 25:11 remaining, however Shakopee tied it 2-2 simply over three minutes later.

Junior captain and defender Leah Gschwendtner scored the game-winning aim with 11:16 remaining, launching a booming shot from 25 yards out that beat the Sabers goalkeeper.

Eden Prairie additionally gained its first sport of the season on Thursday night time, defeating Blaine in an away sport 1-0.

Subsequent up: Eden Prairie travels to Buffalo (2-0-0) for a sport towards the Bison at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27.