Box Score WEST POINT, NY - The Saint Peter's University women's soccer team fell to Army West Point by a score of 2-1 after two overtimes in a tough battle on Sunday afternoon. Freshman midfielder Lula Mansilla Medina scored her first collegiate goal and the Peacocks first goal of the season in the outing.
Game Notes:
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The first 10 minutes of the game were back and forth, with each team having time in the opposing team's zone, but neither team registering a shot on target.
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Freshman goalie Annabelle Adams made a spectacular save from point blank in the 16th minute to keep the game tied at 0-0.
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Army scored in the 28th minute to make the score 1-0, and they held onto that lead until halftime.
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Just out of halftime in the 49th minute, Mansilla Medina scored for Saint Peter's, pouncing on a loose ball in the box off of a corner kick to tie the game at 1-1.
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Adams made another crucial save as she reached down to her right to stop a good looking shot from Army to keep the score level in the 67th minute.
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Neither team was able to find the net during the rest of the regulation period, forcing the game to overtime.
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Adams again was called into action during the first overtime, stopping another shot on track for goal in the 93rd minute.
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Neither team was able to score in the first overtime period, so a second overtime period was needed.
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Army scored a header off of a cross in the 103rd minute to win 2-1.
Inside the Numbers:
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Adams made seven saves on nine shots faced as she continues to lead all MAAC rookie goalkeepers in saves.
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The Peacocks registered five shots (three on goal) with senior midfielder Stephanie Radakovic leading the way with two (one).
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Freshman forward Julianna Jatkola and freshman defender Carlota Pastor Romero each got their first career collegiate start.
Coach's Quotes - Julia Bazi:
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The girls worked hard today. Unfortunately little errors cost us the game. We can definitely take some positives from going into double overtime with a team like Army.
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We are getting better and better each game. I'm proud of their hard work today. Our focus now turns to NJIT on Saturday.
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