Women's Soccer Drops Close Season Opener 1-0 to UA Rich Mountain
MENA, Ark. - UA Cossatot women's soccer opened their season against UA Rich Mountain at Aubrey J Tapley Park in Mena, Arkansas, losing 1-0.
August 23, 2025
MENA, Ark. - UA Cossatot women's soccer opened their season against UA Rich Mountain at Aubrey J Tapley Park in Mena, Arkansas, losing 1-0.
Featuring three returners (Mariana Castillo, Gissel Daravina and Laura Daravina) and eight newcomers in the lineup, Colts fell behind early as the Bucks opened the scoring in the 18th minute. UARM continued to keep UAC at bay most of the first half until Cossatot managed a shot on goal in the closing minutes, but Ramzee Matejka was able to make the save for the Bucks.
The second half had a few more close calls as the Colts had five shots on target, as 2023 Haitian World Cup squad member Nahomie Ambroise made a one-on-one save around 10 minutes after halftime, while Gissel Daravina made a sliding tackle in the box in the closing minutes to keep Cossatot in the contest.
Nahomie Ambroise, Liz Merlos, Angeline Gustave, Francesca Dorreus, Dahana Deis, Mary Ramirez, Beatriz Chavez, Jayra Abundis and Erlande Desinord made their Colts debuts.
The Colts are back in action Wednesday as they travel to Raymond, Mississippi to take on Hinds Community College. Kickoff at Tom Shepherd field is set for 3 p.m.
