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Chavoshi Strike Leads Wake Forest Past Louisville, 1-0
10/22/2023 3:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Demon Deacons ended the regular season unbeaten at Spry Stadium for the first time since 2007.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Behind a stellar defensive effort, the Wake Forest women's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Louisville Sunday evening in the Demon Deacons' regular-season home finale at Spry Stadium.
With the win, the Demon Deacons (9-2-5, 3-2-4 ACC) ended the regular season unbeaten at home for the first time since 2007. Additionally, Sunday's win marked the Deacs' first win over Louisville since 2015.
Of note, Wake Forest can clinch a berth to the ACC Tournament with a win against Miami Thursday in the regular-season finale.
In the 29th minute Sunday, sophomore forward Caiya Hanks broke free down the pitch, before being taken down by a Louisville defender – which resulted in the Cardinals being assessed a red card.
On the free kick, junior defender Zara Chavoshi fired a strike past Louisville's keeper to give the Deacs a 1-0 lead. With a player-up for the remainder of the contest, Wake Forest controlled possession and coasted to the 1-0 victory.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons allowed only two shots, with just one coming on frame. Junior goalkeeper Payton Cahill recorded her third-career shutout and remained unbeaten over her six career starts (3-0-3).
Individually, seven Demon Deacons recorded a shot Sunday as junior midfielder Malaika Meena led the Deacs with two.
How It Happened
Demon Deacon Details of Note
Standout Stats
Tony Time with Coach da Luz
"I'm so happy for these seniors. They deserved this win today for all their efforts over the past four years. It was a fantastic free kick goal by Zara (Chavoshi) and an important three points in our quest for the ACC Tournament."
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to face Miami Thursday in the Demon Deacons' 2023 season finale. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. and the match can be viewed on ACC Network.
Follow The Deacs
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With the win, the Demon Deacons (9-2-5, 3-2-4 ACC) ended the regular season unbeaten at home for the first time since 2007. Additionally, Sunday's win marked the Deacs' first win over Louisville since 2015.
Of note, Wake Forest can clinch a berth to the ACC Tournament with a win against Miami Thursday in the regular-season finale.
In the 29th minute Sunday, sophomore forward Caiya Hanks broke free down the pitch, before being taken down by a Louisville defender – which resulted in the Cardinals being assessed a red card.
On the free kick, junior defender Zara Chavoshi fired a strike past Louisville's keeper to give the Deacs a 1-0 lead. With a player-up for the remainder of the contest, Wake Forest controlled possession and coasted to the 1-0 victory.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons allowed only two shots, with just one coming on frame. Junior goalkeeper Payton Cahill recorded her third-career shutout and remained unbeaten over her six career starts (3-0-3).
Individually, seven Demon Deacons recorded a shot Sunday as junior midfielder Malaika Meena led the Deacs with two.
How It Happened
- The Demon Deacons came out aggressive offensively, pressuring Louisville's back line.
- The Cardinals nearly took a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute after a Wake Forest turnover, but the shot attempt drifted off frame.
- The Deacs earned back-to-back corners in the 12th and 14th minutes, respectively.
- The second corner nearly resulted in a Wake Forest goal, but a Louisville defender headed the ball out of the box.
- In total, Wake Forest earned four corners over the first 28 minutes of play.
- In the 29th minute, Caiya Hanks broke free down the pitch, before being taken down.
- A Louisville defender was issued a red card.
- On the free kick, Zara Chavoshi fired a strike past the Cardinals' keeper to give the Deacs a 1-0 lead.
- The goal marked the second of Chavoshi's career.
- A Louisville defender was issued a red card.
- After breaking the deadlock, the Demon Deacons began to control the middle third.
- Hannah Johnson and Malaika Meena attempted a pair of shots over the following 15 minutes, but both went off target.
- Wake Forest held a 1-0 lead at the halftime break.
- The Demon Deacons owned a 5-2 shot advantage during the opening 45 minutes of action.
- Additionally, the Deacs won four corners to only two for Louisville.
- Just 28 seconds into the second half, the Deacs earned a corner kick.
- After forcing a Louisville turnover, Wake Forest nearly extended its lead, but Emily Murphy's shot was just saved by the Cardinals' keeper.
- The Deacs continued to control possession in the midfield over the following 20 minutes of play.
- In the 80th minute, Emily Morris blasted a shot from about 10 yards out that went just right.
- Despite relentless pressure from Louisville over the final 10 minutes of play, Wake Forest held on to secure the 1-0 victory over the Cardinals.
Demon Deacon Details of Note
- Zara Chavoshi's 29th minute goal marked her first of the season and the second of her career.
- Kristi Vierra made her first career start on her senior night.
- Emily Murphy made her 30th-career start.
- Abbie Colton made her 15th-career start.
- Kristin Johnson made her 55th-career appearance.
- Liv Stowell made her 55th-career appearance.
- Anna Swanson made her 20th-career appearance.
Standout Stats
- Wake Forest ended the regular season unbeaten at home for only the second time in program history.
- The only other instance was in 2007 when the Deacs posted a 6-0-2 ledger at home.
- The Demon Deacons have yet to be shutout this season through 16 games – the longest stretch to open a season in program history.
- Goalkeeper Payton Cahill remained unbeaten over her first six career starts, as she owns a 3-0-3 record.
Tony Time with Coach da Luz
"I'm so happy for these seniors. They deserved this win today for all their efforts over the past four years. It was a fantastic free kick goal by Zara (Chavoshi) and an important three points in our quest for the ACC Tournament."
Up Next
Wake Forest will travel to face Miami Thursday in the Demon Deacons' 2023 season finale. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. and the match can be viewed on ACC Network.
Follow The Deacs
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Team Stats
LOU
WFU
Goals
0
1
Shots
2
8
Shots on Goal
0
3
Saves
2
0
Corners
3
6
Fouls
11
12
Scoring Plays
Zara Chavoshi (1)
GOAL by WFU Chavoshi, Zara.
28:24
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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