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WSOC-Marian
Lucy Brown
2
Marian (WI) MAR (2-8-2, 1-5-0)
4
Winner Carthage CAR (3-4-5, 0-1-1)
Marian (WI) MAR
(2-8-2, 1-5-0)
2
Final
4
Carthage CAR
(3-4-5, 0-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Marian (WI) MAR 2 0 2
Carthage CAR 2 2 4

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Carthage Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat Marian

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Carthage College women's soccer team rallied from an early two-goal deficit to defeat Marian University, 4-2, on Monday evening at Art Keller Field. The Firebirds scored four unanswered goals after Marian took a 2-0 lead, including two goals in the second half to secure the victory.

The Basics

  • Final Score: Carthage 4 - Marian 2
  • Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin - Art Keller Field
  • Records: Carthage 3-4-5, Marian 2-8-2

How it Happened

  • Marian struck first in the 17th minute following a failed clearance to take an early 1-0 lead.
  • The Sabres doubled their advantage in the 24th minute when Sophia Romo scored off an assist from Emily Gordillo.
  • Carthage answered in the 32nd minute when Malie Cassel found the back of the net on a 30-yard shot, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
  • The Firebirds continued their comeback in the 39th minute when Haley Linden scored on a breakaway, sending the match into halftime tied at 2-2.
  • Carthage took its first lead just 86 seconds into the second half when Ruby Hillegass scored off an assist from Reese Staniak, putting the Firebirds ahead 3-2.
  • The Firebirds continued to pressure the Marian defense, finishing with eight shots in the second half.
  • Carthage added an insurance goal in the 82nd minute when the Firebirds capitalized on another failed clearance to extend the lead to 4-2.
  • Marian attempted to mount a late comeback, but Tatiana Valdez made two saves in the final 10 minutes to preserve the Carthage victory.
  • Carthage finished with a 19-10 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in corner kicks. Valdez finished with five saves in the full 90 minutes.

High Flyers

  • Malie Cassel scored one goal on six shots, including three shots on goal.
  • Haley Linden scored one goal on her lone shot of the match.
  • Ruby Hillegass scored the game-winning goal and recorded one shot on goal.
  • Reese Staniak recorded an assist on Hillegass' goal and played all 90 minutes.
  • Tatiana Valdez played all 90 minutes in goal and made five saves.

Team Results

  • Carthage improves to 3-4-5 on the season following Monday's 4-2 victory over Marian.
  • The Firebirds return to action Wednesday back at home against North Park at 7 p.m.
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