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Hofstra Women’s Soccer home opener vs Columbia on Friday August 21, 2026 at Captains’ Field
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Winner Fordham FOR (2-2-0, 0-0-0)
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Hofstra HOF (0-2-1, 0-0-0)
Winner
Fordham FOR
(2-2-0, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Hofstra HOF
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Fordham FOR 0 1 1
Hofstra HOF 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Len Skoros

Hofstra Tripped Up By Fordham

Hempstead, NY - Fordham's Juia Acosta scored the game's lone goal Thursday night as Fordham got past Hofstra, 1-0, at Captains Field. Hofstra fell to 0-2-1 on the season with the loss, while Fordham improved to 2-2-0. 

The game was scoreless at halftime, with Fordham holding a 2-1 shots on goal advantage. The Rams took the lead at 59:22 as Salma Simonin worked her way down the near side of the field before sending a low crossing pass towards the goal box, finding Acosta, who sent the ball in for the 1-0 lead.

Fordham keeper Addison Green, who finished with two saves, made a diving stop on a Hofstra shot in the 70th minute to preserve the lead.

Hofstra is back in action Sunday at Sacred Heart with a 12 p.m. start time. 

Notes:
-Hofstra is now 16-3-1 all-time versus Fordham. This was the first win at Hofstra for the Rams. 
-Fordham held a 9-8 shot advantage.
-Hofstra keeper Lilly Bailey finished with three saves on the night.
 
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