The Texas Aggies tied the score late in the game to secure a 2-all tie against Arizona in the Sun Devil Classic. Photo by Mike Stockman-Copyright 2014-All Rights Reserved |
By
Mike Stockman
Staff
CorrespondentCopyright 2014 TexSport Publications
TEMPE, ARIZONA (September 5, 2014) The Texas A and M Aggies met the Arizona Wildcats for the first time in Women’s Soccer at the Sun Devil Classic Women’s Soccer Tournament on Friday, September 5. The Aggies entered the night with a 4-0 record and ranked sixth in the NCAA. That would change after two overtimes and a 2-all tie.
Texas
Aggies head coach G Guerrieri
stated in the post game press conference:
“I was pleased with our fight. Arizona
did what Arizona does very well. It’s hard to play against. They
have some players who can kick the ball a really long way. They’re
big and physical and they’re tough to play against. To come from
behind twice, I was pleased with. It was unfortunate that we didn’t
finish off the three break-away opportunities and we hit the woodwork
numerous times. All-in-all, the players are disappointed we didn’t
get the win in overtime, but the fight to come back and put ourselves
in a position to win is something we can build on.”
The scoring started when
Arizona’s Gabriela Stoian made an unassisted goal from the top of
the box inside the far post in the 38th
minute. The Aggies’ Bianca Brinson was able to sneak a goal when
Annie Kunz made a quick pass in front of Arizona’s GK Gabby Kaufman
during the 43rd
minute.
In the 84th
minute, Arizona was able to take a 2-1 lead when Hannah Stevens headed
a goal off a kick from Stoian. As the final seconds began to wind
down, Aggies’ Brinson scored her second goal, tying the game in the
90th minute.
Guerrieri commented:
“I was pleased with the way BB (Bianca Brinson) got
herself into good positions. She had a couple good looks in front of
goal. Annie (Kunz) and Shea (Groom) each had a couple good looks in
front of goal. Allie (Bailey) had some solid opportunities late.
We’ll finish these opportunities as we go along and I’m confident
this game will help us improve going forward.”
Two overtime periods later and the game ended
with a score of 2 – 2. The Aggies are now 4-0-1 for the season.
The Texas A&M Aggies next match is Sunday
on PAC-12 Network against the Arizona State University Sun Devils.
Game time is 4 p.m. EST.
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