Bozinovski waits for the ball in overtime loss to University of Detroit Mercy
2
Madonna MUWS (5-2)
3
Winner Detroit Mercy DETMERWS (3-4-2)
Madonna MUWS
(5-2)
2
Final
3
Detroit Mercy DETMERWS
(3-4-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Madonna MUWS 1 1 0 2
Detroit Mercy DETMERWS 1 1 1 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | John Lauro

Early lead not enough as @MUCrusadersWSOC falls to University of Detroit Mercy in overtime

DETROIT, Mich. - The Madonna University women's soccer team was not able to hold onto an early second half lead as they dropped their second straight match on Tuesday afternoon at Titan Field in Detroit. The NCAA Division 1 opponent used a goal in the final minute of play to even the score before sealing the victory in overtime to improve to 3-4-2 on the season while the Crusaders fall to 5-2-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • FIRST HALF

    • The Crusaders applied early pressure with shots from Alexis Bozinovski and Cristina Moraccini while showcasing strong defense as the first Titan shot did not come until the 22nd minute.

    • In the 19th minute following a Megan Verant shot on goal, Bozinovski found herself in the right place at the right time as she was able to find the back of the net off the rebound for a 1-0 Crusader lead.

    • The Titans did not wait long to respond, and just four minutes later they were able to tie the game due to a corner kick that found the foot of an open Titan inside the box.

  • SECOND HALF

    • Just 34 seconds into the second half, Bozinovski once again beat the keeper, this time off a beautiful cross from Henning inside the box that was placed just under the crossbar for a 2-1 MU lead.

    • The Blue and Gold continued to dictate play throughout the second half, although a yellow card on Gabby Ames led to a Titan Penalty kick with under a minute remaining in the game that evened the score at two and sent the teams to overtime.

  • OVERTIME

    • An early save on Nicolette Vultaggio would be the only scoring chance of the overtime period for the Crusaders as the Titans followed with an offensive surge of their own, scoring at the 99:10 mark to complete the comeback.

PATTON'S PARLOR

  • "It was a tough loss. I thought that we worked hard and were the better team overall. This game goes to show the importance of staying focused, finishing our chances, and playing at a high level for the full 90 minutes" - Head Coach Paul Patton on the loss

INSIDE THE BOX

  • The Crusaders outshot the Titans 17-12, nearly doubling their shots on goal by a total of 13-7.

  • Bozinovski paced the Crusader offense with five shots and two goals, while six others recorded shots in the contest.

  • Julia Stewart made four saves and allowed three goals in her 99:10 of play.

  • The Titan keeper made 11 total saves in the contest, while the UDM offense earned eight corner kicks to the Crusaders four.

UP NEXT

  • The Crusaders return to action with their first Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference match of the year on Friday, Sept. 21 at Lawrence Tech University at 7:00 p.m.

  • Be sure to check the schedule for up to date streaming information.

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