Early goals spoil Patriot Women's season opener

BUIES CREEK, N.C. -- Hanna Salmen scored just 14 seconds into the match and Campbell University led Francis Marion University 2-0 at halftime en route to a 2-1 women's soccer win, Friday night (Aug. 21) in the season opener for both teams.

The loss spoiled the coaching debut of FMU head coach Joel Person.  The Patriots (0-1-0) will play their home opener on Sunday at noon when they entertain Navy.

Salmen's quick score ended a Patriot defensive scoreless streak that was at 364:58 entering the 2009 campaign.

Campbell's Olga Ekblom doubled the margin in the 25th minute off a pass from Ashley Wagner.  Anna Gibney had assists on both goals for the Camels.

FMU sophomore forward Amanda Hall cut the gap to 2-1 with an unassisted goal only 16 seconds into the second stanza.  However, the Patriots could not direct another shot on goal.

Campbell outshot Francis Marion 12-7 and led 6-2 in corner kicks.

FMU sophomore goalkeeper Casey Durham played the first half and made three saves, while senior Emily Brandenburg registered four stops over the final 45 minutes.