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Malie Cassel
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Carthage CC (2-4-5, 0-1-1)
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Winner Ill. Wesleyan IWU (5-0-5, 1-0-1)
Carthage CC
(2-4-5, 0-1-1)
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Final
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Ill. Wesleyan IWU
(5-0-5, 1-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Carthage CC 0 1 1
Ill. Wesleyan IWU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Firebirds Drop Tight Battle to Illinois Wesleyan

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Carthage College women's soccer team fell to Illinois Wesleyan University, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Neis Field. The Firebirds took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute when Malie Cassel scored her fourth goal of the season off an assist from Marin Mooney, but the Titans rallied with two late goals to secure the victory.

The Basics

  • Final Score: Carthage 1 - Illinois Wesleyan 2
  • Location: Bloomington, Illinois - Neis Field
  • Records: Carthage 2-4-5, Illinois Wesleyan 5-0-5

How it Happened

  • Illinois Wesleyan controlled much of the early action, recording seven shots in the opening half while Carthage managed one. Tatiana Valdez made a save on a Sophie Lampert shot in the 33rd minute to keep the match scoreless.
  • The Firebirds opened the second half with increased offensive pressure, as Malie Cassel put a shot on goal in the 53rd minute that was saved by Titans goalkeeper Lucy Gray.
  • Carthage broke through in the 59th minute when Cassel scored her fourth goal of the season. Marin Mooney assisted on the goal, giving the Firebirds a 1-0 lead.
  • Valdez continued to keep the Firebirds in front, making saves on shots from Emily Kunzer and Taylor Haun in the 74th and 78th minutes.
  • Illinois Wesleyan tied the match in the 80th minute when Zoe Kormah scored off an assist from Ava Mapes and Ellen Dahlquist.
  • The Titans completed the comeback in the 85th minute when Liza Wiley scored an unassisted goal, putting Illinois Wesleyan ahead 2-1.
  • Carthage earned a corner kick in the 88th minute but was unable to find the equalizer as Illinois Wesleyan held on for the 2-1 victory.
  • Illinois Wesleyan finished with an 18-4 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks. Valdez finished with four saves, while Carthage put three of its four shots on target.

High Flyers

  • Malie Cassel scored Carthage's lone goal, recording her fourth goal of the season.
  • Marin Mooney recorded an assist on Cassel's goal and finished with one shot on goal.
  • Tatiana Valdez played all 90 minutes in goal and made four saves.
  • Cassel finished with two shots, both on target.

Team Results

  • Carthage moves to 2-4-5 on the season following Saturday's loss to Illinois Wesleyan.
  • The Firebirds return to action back at home Monday at 6 p.m. against Marian University.
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