Oakland closed its Metro Series season with a 2-0 loss to Detroit Mercy, conceding twice in the second half after a scoreless opening 45 minutes. The Golden Grizzlies generated late chances but couldn’t get past goalkeeper Eva Hill.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland: 10 shots, 2 on goal.
  • Detroit Mercy: 2 second-half goals.
  • Norah Schmidt: 6 saves in 90 minutes.
Yes, But

Oakland matched Detroit Mercy with five shots in the first half and kept the game scoreless into the second half, but Detroit Mercy broke through in the 66th minute and later added a penalty kick.

Bottom Line

Oakland created opportunities throughout the match, but couldn’t convert them into a goal; Detroit Mercy’s second-half finish proved decisive.