Elon, North Carolina — The Elon women’s soccer team beat Longwood 31-10 but found the back of the net when the Phoenix drew 1-1 with the Lancers in an exciting senior day match at Radfield on Sunday. was only once.
“Overall, it was a really positive performance,” said Elon’s head coach. Neil Payne“We had 31 shots on goal, 18 shots on goal, and there aren’t many games we won’t win. Credit to Longwood. They never stop fighting and give us a good game.” It was given to me.
“It’s a shame we didn’t come away with a win as it capped off a really great night for the seniors. Our senior group were all amazing. We couldn’t be prouder of them.”
rundown
- Phoenix dominated possession in the first half, beating Longwood 12-5. Elon’s most threatening chance came in the 19th minute. Molly Mahoney He received an outlet pass near midfield and dodged three defenders before firing a shot from just inside the penalty box. Mary-Kate Rebusch saves.
- In the 34th minute, Phoenix had a strong first-half chance. Isa Murdoch He controlled a loose ball in the box and shot from close range.
- Coming out of half-time, the Lancers wasted little time hitting the first goal of the match as Julia Gill scored in the 56th minute with a comeback.
- Elon took more pressure from there and looked to take advantage when Murdoch came across another loose ball in the box in the 69th minute. But freshman shots sailed high.
- Finally, Phoenix scored the equalizing goal in the 79th minute. Jessica Callieri I pounced on Murdoch’s deflected shot and found the back of the net.
- Elon threw in five more shots, and in the final minute a superb shot from Calieri to score a corner with just seconds remaining failed to find a winner.
Note
- Ahead of the competition, Elon honored his six seniors. Katrin Hoeksdottir, bethany harfordMahoney, Carrieri, Allie Madigan When Becky MyersAll six started in Phoenix. For Madigan, it was her first career start.
- Calieri’s second goal of the season Ashley Bregio, Abby Huskateam leaders Mahoney and Murdoch.
- Elon’s 31 shots were the most since he had 33 shots against Gardner Webb on Sept. 9, 2021.
- Phoenix’s 18 shots is the most since at least 2009.
- Levush made 17 saves. This is his most against Elon by an opposing goalie since at least 2010.
- Elon has made 73 total shots, 39 of which have scored, in his last three games, taking his season total to 114 (16.3 per game).
- Phoenix’s 15 goals is the most in seven games since opening the 2013 season with 19 goals.
next
- Elon will travel again on Friday. She will face UNCG this time.Kickoff is set for 7pm
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