Goshen, IN — What was supposed to be “the payback” from Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Concordia University turned into the “the setback” for the Goshen College women’s soccer program Wednesday night, as the Cardinals took round two by a 3-0 score at the Goshen College Soccer Complex. The second match with the Cardinals in just five days was supposed to be a chance at redemption according to head coach Thavisith Mounsithiraj. Instead, Goshen (0-2, 0-0) was left still searching for its first goal of the season with the disappointing loss.

“We liked our chances coming into tonight’s game against Concordia,” Mounsithiraj said. “We felt we knew the adjustments we had to make, but just couldn’t seem to get things going even with several good looks on goal. We’ll go back to training and keep looking to improve.”

Falling behind 0-1 in the first half, the Leafs appeared to be scratching for an equalizer. The team would get several good looks at Concordia’s net, although the first goal of the season continued to elude them. Senior Tara Plank may have had the best chance to score when the official signaled a foul in the 18 yard box giving Goshen a penalty kick. However, her shot would hit the post and fall to the ground harmlessly. Senior Molly Kauffman also had a great shot that also hit the crossbar, giving the Cardinals an apparent extra defender. Goshen finished the match with three shots on goal that ricocheted off the top post.

“We actually played Concordia a bit better tonight,” Mounsithiraj said. “We did create several chances, but just couldn’t finish our shots.”

Mounsithiraj noted the play of his defensive unit of junior Hannah Eash, sophomores Sara Groff and Mary Jo Martin and freshmen Amy Clem and Emmy Gibson.

Goshen will take a break from action until next Monday, when they will take on Cornerstone University. Game time is set for 4 p.m.