Appalachian State 1, Campbell 1
BOONE, N.C.- Appalachian women's soccer began the 2008 season facing a challenging opponent in Campbell. The Mountaineers were unable to keep the lead they established in the second half, and ended up tying the Camels 1-1 after 90 minutes of regulation and two ten minute overtime periods. With the tie, ASU moves to 0-0-1 on the season, while Campbell moves to 0-1-2.
The Apps started off the match strong, as senior Casey Cleary had a near miss on goal, as her shot from the inside of the 18 yard box hit the top of the cross bar just seven mintues into play. The rest of the half was evenly matched, as Campbell recorded two shots, while Appalachian launched just one. Both teams headed into the break remaining scoreless.
ASU dominated the second half, as junior Jennifer MacNeill found the back of the net, scoring just eight minutes into play, off a cross from Stephanie Balzano.
The Mountaineers held onto their lead until the 85th minute of play, when Hanna Salmen broke through the Appalachian defense, scoring off a pass from teammate Olga Ekblom, tying the match at one apiece.
Despite three shots in the overtime periods by the Camels and one shot by the Apps, neither team was able to score, ending the match in a 1-1 tie.
Defensively Caroline Clarke played all 110 minutes for ASU, recording five saves, while Boomie Luck was in goal for the Camels, recording four saves.
All told, both Campbell and Appalachian had nine shots on the afternoon, with CU launching six on goal and ASU five. Appalachian had seven corner kicks compared to Campbell's one, and the Mountaineers had a total of 11 fouls, while Campbell had 15.
Appalachian returns to action Friday September 5, as the Apps travel to Cookeville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee Tech at 4 p.m.
Charleston Southern 4, The Citadel 0
CHARLESTON, S.C. ? The Citadel women’s soccer team falls 4-0 to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Monday at Buccaneer Field.
The Bulldogs defense held down the Buccaneers in the first half allowing only one goal by CSU’s Briana Murphy 21 minutes into the game. The Citadel offense played well, having much contact with the ball. Jessa Scott shot three times for the Bulldogs with one shot on goal. Jessica Stewart and Nicole Martinoli both shot one time with one shot on goal. The Buccaneers led the first half 1-0.
The Bulldogs returned to the second half, ready to tie up the match. But the Buccaneers slipped past The Citadel defense. Late in the second half, CSU scored three goals within 12 minutes. The Bulldogs were able to attempt one shot and two saves this half. Whitney Nave finished the game with three total saves.
The Citadel will now travel to Huntington, W.Va., to take on Marshall and Mount St. Mary in the Marshall University adidas Soccer Classic. The first game will be against Marshall Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. and the second match against Mount St. Mary will be Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Live stats will be available for these matches at www.CitadelSports.com.