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Late in the first period, however, the Crimson started to assert itself with tough midfield work and good combination play and it realigned the attack to put pressure on the vulnerable right side of the Stanford defense...
After the break, the game settled into a tight defensive struggle sporadically punctuated by terrific opportunities on both sides. Clever passes from the midfield found streaking attackers cutting to the goal as both teams looked for the quick strike. Sophomore midfielder Maisa Badawy played a crucial role in the Harvard defense, marking and shutting down Cardinal standout Carey Cloyd...
...Portland, Or. native controlled the ballnear midfield and began her run at the net asWheaton yelled, "Have it, Ash Berman." She obligedher coach and fired a shot over Cochran to the farpost from 25 yards out to the upper corner of thenet...
That intensity level was the difference betweenhalves. With Linden at the helm, the Crimsonattack seemed dull and stagnant. After Harvard'searly first quarter touchdown, Linden led his teamacross midfield only once--thanks to a Crusaderroughing-the-passer penalty. Harvard gave thoseyards right back, taking a 14-yard holding penaltyon the next play. Three of the five Crimson drivesfailed to earn a first down. The other stalled onthe Crimson 33-yard line...
...second half, the situation appeared to brighten for the Crimson. Its superior midfield play kept the ball at the Huskies' end of the field for a majority of the half. Unfortunately, Harvard was not able to turn these opportunities into goals. Although the Crimson out-shot Northeastern 15-7, it did not force Northeastern's goalie to make many difficult saves...