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Menti’s Header Leads Comeback, Huskies Earn Derby Draw vs. Seattle U
August 22, 2024 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE – Washington hit the halftime break down a goal in Thursday night's derby matchup with Seattle U but showed its resolve, fighting back to earn a 1-1 draw at Husky Soccer Stadium.
With the draw, the Huskies retain control of the WAC/101 Club Cup for the fourth straight year, every year the two sides have battled for the trophy.
After a pair of decent looks in the early going, the Huskies used some nifty link up play to setup a great chance at the opener in the 18th minute. Taking in a feed from Kolo Suliafu, Alex Buck back heeled directly into Kelsey Branson's path. However, the junior's strike sailed high.
20 minutes later, the Redhawks took the lead off an indirect free kick as Caroline Penner headed home Jourdyn Curran's in-swinging service.
Needing an equalizer, the Huskies came out of the halftime break firing. Buck nearly broke through for the Dawgs in the 64th minute, seeing her volleyed strike clatter off the crossbar and bounce straight down near the goal line.
Play was stopped for review, but with no conclusive evidence available, the no goal ruling was upheld.
Less than 10 minutes later, UW leveled the score as Anna Menti rose above everyone and sent a bullet header into the back of the net off of Andrea Leyva's service.
Shortly after the restart, the Huskies dodged a major bullet after handball was called in the opposite 18-yard box. With an opportunity to retake the lead for SU, Brooke Wilson's ensuing spot kick was sent wide, keeping the score deadlocked at a goal apiece.
Continuing to press on the attack, the Huskies came mere feet short of bagging the late winner. However, Tatum Thomason's would-be decider was cleared off the line as the two sides settled for a 1-1 draw.
Washington returns to action on Sunday at home, hosting UC Irvine for a 1 p.m. PT kickoff at Husky Soccer Stadium. The match will be available for streaming through B1G+.
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
With the draw, the Huskies retain control of the WAC/101 Club Cup for the fourth straight year, every year the two sides have battled for the trophy.
After a pair of decent looks in the early going, the Huskies used some nifty link up play to setup a great chance at the opener in the 18th minute. Taking in a feed from Kolo Suliafu, Alex Buck back heeled directly into Kelsey Branson's path. However, the junior's strike sailed high.
20 minutes later, the Redhawks took the lead off an indirect free kick as Caroline Penner headed home Jourdyn Curran's in-swinging service.
Needing an equalizer, the Huskies came out of the halftime break firing. Buck nearly broke through for the Dawgs in the 64th minute, seeing her volleyed strike clatter off the crossbar and bounce straight down near the goal line.
Play was stopped for review, but with no conclusive evidence available, the no goal ruling was upheld.
Less than 10 minutes later, UW leveled the score as Anna Menti rose above everyone and sent a bullet header into the back of the net off of Andrea Leyva's service.
72' | GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!
— Washington Women's Soccer (@UW_WSoccer) August 23, 2024
Anna rises high to level it!!!
UW 1, Seattle U 1 pic.twitter.com/QU90YWyFop
Shortly after the restart, the Huskies dodged a major bullet after handball was called in the opposite 18-yard box. With an opportunity to retake the lead for SU, Brooke Wilson's ensuing spot kick was sent wide, keeping the score deadlocked at a goal apiece.
Continuing to press on the attack, the Huskies came mere feet short of bagging the late winner. However, Tatum Thomason's would-be decider was cleared off the line as the two sides settled for a 1-1 draw.
Washington returns to action on Sunday at home, hosting UC Irvine for a 1 p.m. PT kickoff at Husky Soccer Stadium. The match will be available for streaming through B1G+.
For more information on the UW women's soccer team, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
SU
UW
Goals
1
1
Shots
7
17
Shots on Goal
4
3
Saves
1
3
Corners
4
9
Fouls
8
11
Scoring Plays
Caroline Penner (1)
Assisted By: Jourdyn Curran
GOAL by SU Penner, Caroline Assist by Curran, Jourdyn.
36:43
Anna Menti (1)
Assisted By: Andrea Leyva
GOAL by UW Menti, Anna Assist by Leyva, Andrea.
71:11
Game Leaders
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
8
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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