The 1-0 match was watched, providing an engaging viewing experience. The performance of the University of North Dakota's sophomore goalkeeper was particularly noteworthy for her quality and poise.
The decisive goal was a testament to the offensive team's execution, initiated by an impressive diagonal pass that found the scorer in a prime position. However, a critical assessment of the play reveals a strategic lapse in the opposing goalkeeper's positioning. She failed to adequately cover both the near-post angle and the angle of the shot, which was ultimately capitalized upon for the score. Had the goalkeeper's positioning been two steps more forward to her goalie defensive line, she likely would have been able to make the save.
Despite the defensive lapse on the scoring play, the match resulted in a victory for the UND squad, a successful outcome for the team.