DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the Loras women's soccer team found itself trailing 3-1 less than 30 minutes into Saturday's match. Over the remainder of regulation, the Duhawks fought their way back to level ground before
Brianna Arreguin blasted home the match-winner in extra time.
POST MATCH COMMENTARY
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• The Norse were the first to light up the scoreboard in the sixth minute as Marta Springer went on a run from midfield and converted the first goal of the night
• Inside of 60 seconds from the opening goal,
Genna Sobieszczyk finished the cross by Cabrera earning herself her first goal of the season
• Marta Springer returned to the scoresheet for Luther in the 12th minute, striking paydirt on a shot from distance that went side-netting
• Before the half was through, the Norse ran their lead to two, taking a 3-1 lead into the second half
• Following the halftime break,
Jenny Wick secured her fourth goal of the season in the 50th minute, following the botched clear attempt by Luther, Wick gathered the ball and sent it home to bring the Duhawks within one
• With defeat staring at the eyes of the Duhawks,
Kiki Cabrera netted her fourth goal of the season after she managed to find the ball inside the six before sending the ball past the keeper
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Brianna Arreguin closed the door on the Norse, with her match-winner … The play begin with a 1-2 from combination between Mills and Wick … Once inside the box and near the end line, Mills delivered the pass to a waiting Arreguin
NOTABLES• The Duhawks are currently undefeated in extra time this season
• The Norse outshot the Duhawks 11-7 in the first half but were then outshot 15-3 in the second half and overtimes
• This was Arreguin's first match-winning goal of her career
• Cabrera has adjusted well, having moved past last season's point total to 12 in her first eight matches
UP NEXT
Loras heads to Oshkosh, Wis. on Wednesday to face UW-Oshkosh in a non-conference matchup. The Titans are currently 5-6-1 on the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
