St. John Fisher's Second Overtime Goal Sinks Women's Soccer

Elmira, NY - For the second game in row this year the women's soccer team brought the game into double overtime.  It was off of a free kick in the 107th minute of the game which gave St. John Fisher the win over EC.

EC's Katie Roman '10 led the team offensively recording a total of five shots, four of which were on goal.  Behind Roman was third year midfielders Laura Teske '08 and Bridget Catanese '08 who also recording shots on goal for the Purple and Gold.  The game was back and forth the entire first 90 minutes.  In the first overtime the Soaring Eagles offense were pressuring the Cardinal's for the entire 10 minutes.  Third year goalkeeper Meaghan Doherty '08 came up with 5 saves in today's match and faced a total of 15 shots from Fisher.  In today's match Elmira College tallied the most shots they have the entire season with a total of 19 shots.

Fisher's goal came in the 107th minute when Mary Dougherty '10 scored on a direct kick right oustide Elmira College's goal box.  Elmira College held Fisher's offense to only 6 shots on goal the entire match. Second year forward  Jen Springett '09 had a total of three shots on goal, while Dani Davis '08 and Kelly Zeppetella '09 each had one shot on goal.  Keeper Stacey Gable '07 earned a total of 2 saves in the first half.  Ashley Martin '10 entered the match at halftime and remained in net through both overtimes.  On the day Martin came up with a total 10 saves. 

Women's Soccer will head to Utica College on Wednesday September 27th to face the Pioneers in an Empire 8 conference match.  Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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