ST. CHARLES, MO. – On Sunday, women's soccer hosted Austin Peay in a highly contested matchup. Lindenwood would come from behind to earn the 3-2 victory, playing down a player for 33 minutes. After the match, Lindenwood improved to 3-3 on the season. The Lions would have three different goal scorers in the match.
OVERVIEW
In the first half, lockdown defense would be the staple of the frame. Both teams in the half would be held off the scoresheet. In the frame, Lindenwood would outshoot Austin Peay 8-3. Austin Peay had the advantage in corner kicks, with eight, while Lindenwood had five.
Caroline Ritter would make one save in the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, Austin Peay would break the scoreless tie in the 50
th minute of the match, scoring a header off a corner kick. Austin Peay would find the back of the net for the second time of the match in the 64
th minute. Austin Peay's second goal would come from a header off a free kick. With less than, 26 minutes left to go in the match, Lindenwood would trail 2-0. In the 68
th minute, Lindenwood would be fouled in the box, leading to a penalty shot.
Rachel Jackson would take the penalty shot for the Lions. Jackson's penalty shot would be saved, but was able to collect the rebound, putting her next shot in the back of the net. With less than 22 minutes left to go in the match, Lindenwood would trail 2-1. In the 74
th minute, Lindenwood would once again be fouled in the box, leading to a penalty shot.
Georgia Pardalos would take the penalty shot, scoring the ball in the bottom-left corner. At this point, the Lions would be tied 2-2 with the Governors. With less than two minutes to go, the Lions would be fouled outside the box, leading to a free kick.
Tasneem Dizdarevic would be the free kick taker for the Lions, taking a shot from long-range, notching the Lions third goal of the game and first lead of the match. In the final minute of the match, Austin Peay had one final opportunity to tie the match up at three with an indirect kick inside the box. Austin Peay's shot from inside the box went high leading to a Lions goal kick, and a Lions victory.
Ritter got the nod in net, making three stops.
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"In 19 years of being a head coach, that was one of the greatest efforts of heart I've seen out of my team. To go down 2-0 and play a player down, this win showed determination and grittiness. We have a very young talented group of ladies that are learning what it takes to win games at the college level," said head coach
Dave Musso.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Points – Jackson (2), Pardalos (2), and Dizdarevic (2)
Goals – Jackson (1), Pardalos (1), and Dizdarevic (1)
Shots –
Mackenzie Compton (5)
Shots on Goal – Jackson (2), Pardalos (2)
Minutes Played – Five individuals recorded 90 minutes.
TEAM STATISTICS
|
1 |
2 |
T |
| Shots |
| APU |
3 |
8 |
11 (5) |
| LWU |
8 |
8 |
16 (7) |
| Saves |
| APU |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| LWU |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Corner Kicks |
| APU |
3 |
5 |
8 |
| LWU |
2 |
3 |
5 |
| Fouls |
| APU |
8 |
8 |
16 |
| LWU |
7 |
5 |
12 |
| () Shots on goal. |
UP NEXT
Lindenwood will take on Southern Illinois Carbondale on the road, September 8
th, at 1:00 PM CT.
