Grace Outshoots But Falls To No. 17 Marian
October 5, 2017 at 4:11 p.m.
Grace Outshoots But Falls To No. 17 Marian
By Josh Neuhart-
The Lady Lancers (3-5-3, 0-2 Crossroads League) had more shots than Marian by the count of 14-11, but Grace was unable to pull off the upset of the Knights (9-2, 2-0 CL).
All three goals were scored in an eight-minute span late in the first half. Marian struck first in the 31st minute, capitalizing off a defensive error by Grace to go ahead.
Grace had an immediate response three minutes later. Autumn Raulerson dribbled past a defender along the right endline. She then placed a perfect pass into the center of the penalty box to Corinne Villalobos, who finished calmly for the equalizer.
The 1-1 scoreline did not last long. Marian retook the lead in the 38th minute off a strong individual effort by Kellie Cavanaugh in what turned out to be the game-winning goal.
Marian took nine shots in the first half. But the Knights were primarily held in check in the second half as Grace became the aggressor.
The Lady Lancers outshot Marian 9-2 after halftime but could not produce a second game-tying strike.
Early in the second half, Grace proved to be on the attack. Sacia Hanson tried a high shot that was saved, and Jenni Phillips nearly finished off a header from a well-placed cross by Emma Neahusan.
Grace continued to attack Marian’s goal but struggled to piece together the final passes on offense. While Grace had three corner kicks in the second half, the team’s best looks came from outside the box with deep shots by Liz Van Wormer, Sacia Hanson.
Hanson led Grace with four shots, and Villalobos and Raulerson each shot three times.
The Lady Lancers will look to rebound at Bethel Saturday at 2 p.m.
Lancers Win On Golden Goal
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time in three games, Grace’s men’s soccer team won in double overtime.
The Lancers (4-2-4, 1-0-1 Crossroads League) used a golden goal winner from Breno Oliveira in the 109th minute to defeat Marian on the road Wednesday.
Grace has now played in five consecutive double overtime matches, winning twice and tying three times in that stretch.
Grace struggled to produce a consistent attack in the first half. The Lancers built possession well but often broke down in the offensive third of the field.
The Knights (3-6, 0-2 CL) held Grace to zero shots while taking eight shots themselves. Marian had a few shots glance off the post, but Grace’s goalkeeper Kurt Hamlin kept the Knights off the scoreboard by halftime.
Grace picked up its offense to start the second half, generating a few early chances. Ulisses Miranda and Togo Narusawa both had shots denied within minutes of each other.
Cody Boerema made a strong run from the wing in the 63rd minute, dribbling into the penalty box from the end line for a shot that was saved.
Each team tried seven shots and had four corner kicks in the second half, but the match remained scoreless through 90 minutes.
The first overtime period saw Marian try three shots compared to none for the Lancers. Hamlin made a sparkling save as the first overtime ended, stopping a point-blank shot.
The second overtime resulted in Grace’s winning moment. Oliveira had an early shot in the period sail high, but he made good on his next attempt.
Marian was issued a red card on a dangerous tackle in the 109th minute, giving Grace a 25-yard free kick with 100 seconds remaining. Oliveira blasted his shot inside the near post, sending Grace into an elated celebration on the field.
Oliveira and Santiago Maya had two shots apiece to lead Grace, and Hamlin made eight saves to secure his win.
The Lady Lancers (3-5-3, 0-2 Crossroads League) had more shots than Marian by the count of 14-11, but Grace was unable to pull off the upset of the Knights (9-2, 2-0 CL).
All three goals were scored in an eight-minute span late in the first half. Marian struck first in the 31st minute, capitalizing off a defensive error by Grace to go ahead.
Grace had an immediate response three minutes later. Autumn Raulerson dribbled past a defender along the right endline. She then placed a perfect pass into the center of the penalty box to Corinne Villalobos, who finished calmly for the equalizer.
The 1-1 scoreline did not last long. Marian retook the lead in the 38th minute off a strong individual effort by Kellie Cavanaugh in what turned out to be the game-winning goal.
Marian took nine shots in the first half. But the Knights were primarily held in check in the second half as Grace became the aggressor.
The Lady Lancers outshot Marian 9-2 after halftime but could not produce a second game-tying strike.
Early in the second half, Grace proved to be on the attack. Sacia Hanson tried a high shot that was saved, and Jenni Phillips nearly finished off a header from a well-placed cross by Emma Neahusan.
Grace continued to attack Marian’s goal but struggled to piece together the final passes on offense. While Grace had three corner kicks in the second half, the team’s best looks came from outside the box with deep shots by Liz Van Wormer, Sacia Hanson.
Hanson led Grace with four shots, and Villalobos and Raulerson each shot three times.
The Lady Lancers will look to rebound at Bethel Saturday at 2 p.m.
Lancers Win On Golden Goal
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time in three games, Grace’s men’s soccer team won in double overtime.
The Lancers (4-2-4, 1-0-1 Crossroads League) used a golden goal winner from Breno Oliveira in the 109th minute to defeat Marian on the road Wednesday.
Grace has now played in five consecutive double overtime matches, winning twice and tying three times in that stretch.
Grace struggled to produce a consistent attack in the first half. The Lancers built possession well but often broke down in the offensive third of the field.
The Knights (3-6, 0-2 CL) held Grace to zero shots while taking eight shots themselves. Marian had a few shots glance off the post, but Grace’s goalkeeper Kurt Hamlin kept the Knights off the scoreboard by halftime.
Grace picked up its offense to start the second half, generating a few early chances. Ulisses Miranda and Togo Narusawa both had shots denied within minutes of each other.
Cody Boerema made a strong run from the wing in the 63rd minute, dribbling into the penalty box from the end line for a shot that was saved.
Each team tried seven shots and had four corner kicks in the second half, but the match remained scoreless through 90 minutes.
The first overtime period saw Marian try three shots compared to none for the Lancers. Hamlin made a sparkling save as the first overtime ended, stopping a point-blank shot.
The second overtime resulted in Grace’s winning moment. Oliveira had an early shot in the period sail high, but he made good on his next attempt.
Marian was issued a red card on a dangerous tackle in the 109th minute, giving Grace a 25-yard free kick with 100 seconds remaining. Oliveira blasted his shot inside the near post, sending Grace into an elated celebration on the field.
Oliveira and Santiago Maya had two shots apiece to lead Grace, and Hamlin made eight saves to secure his win.
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