CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston (WV) earned a 2-0 victory over visiting Glenville St. on Wednesday, breaking through a scoreless first half with two second-half strikes. The home team controlled the match with superior possession and shot accuracy, outshooting the Lady Pioneers 11-7 overall and 5-3 on target.
The first 45 minutes produced few clear-cut opportunities despite Charleston's territorial advantage. Glenville St. created occasional chances through Livia van Rijsewijk and Solares Solano, while Charleston's Ciara Casamento and Jamie Bland tested the visiting defense without finding the net. Both teams entered halftime deadlocked at 0-0, setting the stage for a decisive second half.
Jamie Bland opened the scoring in the 55th minute, assisted by Ciara Casamento, giving Charleston the breakthrough it had threatened throughout the match. The goal energized the home side and shifted momentum decisively in their favor as Glenville St. struggled to generate offensive rhythm.
Linsey Hackney sealed the victory with a second goal in the 79th minute, extending Charleston's lead and effectively ending any comeback hopes for the visitors. The Golden Eagles' defensive organization in the final stages prevented Glenville St. from mounting a meaningful threat, with goalkeeper saves proving crucial in maintaining the shutout.
Glenville St. received yellow cards to Livia van Rijsewijk for unsporting conduct and Valeria Duque for dissent, while Charleston's Ava Bourne was cautioned late in