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women's soccer
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Millersville MILLS (4-3-1, 3-3-1)
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Winner Shepherd SHEP (5-0-3, 5-0-1)
Millersville MILLS
(4-3-1, 3-3-1)
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Final
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Shepherd SHEP
(5-0-3, 5-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Millersville MILLS 0 1 1
Shepherd SHEP 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Ashley Hudak, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Costly, late foul helps No. 18 Shepherd edge Millersville

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. - Millersville women's soccer nearly upset undefeated conference rival Shepherd but fell short of the late equalizer, 2-1. 

Shepherd defended their home turf by scoring in the first five minutes. Reagan Ackermann aided Lydia Gable, their leading goal scorer, who scored the first goal in the low center area of the frame to take the 1-0 lead. 

Both teams equally battled the remainder of the first half, with Shepherd out-shooting Millersville 3-2. The Marauders generated more offensive opportunities, earning a 3-1 edge in corner kicks.

Maia Iannuzzi was subbed in in the second half for the Marauders and made an instant impact. On her own, Iannuzzi found her rhythm and fired her shot low and in the center of the frame, past the Shepherd keeper to level the score, 1-1. 

Late in the second half, the Rams generated a corner kick opportunity. This corner kick caused a commotion in the box, and the Rams were awarded a penalty kick. Sarah Peternel stepped up for Shepherd and converted the game-winning goal.

Shepherd improves to a 5-0-3 record as Millersville falls to 4-3-1. 

The Marauders will have time to recover as their next game is on Wednesday, Oct, 9 at 7 p.m. against Lock Haven following the men's competition prior.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

  • Iannuzzi notched her first goal of the season. 
  • Sabrina Zimmerman had five saves. 
  • Millersville generated six corners to Shepherd's three. 
THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH MATT PROCOPIO
  • Key takeaways: "I thought we played well aside from the first 5 or so minutes. In the second half we were much improved. Need to see the PK call back but it seems a bit harsh to lose on that."
  • The team typically generates more corners than your opponents, what do you need to do to capitalize on them: "Wasn't aware of that but we do need to see if we can convert one of those. We will work on them more in training before our next game. "
  • How to prepare against your match with Lock Haven: "We rest and recover this weekend due to our break but we will work on the necessary areas over the next few days in order to be prepared."
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