THE RUNDOWN
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For the fifth time this season, the University of San Francisco women's soccer team needed extra time to decide the match, tonight however, the Dons came out on top with a 1-0 win over host UC Riverside.
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With both defense pitching a shutout, junior midfielder
Samantha Jehnings took a deep pass from sophomore forward
Izzie Lueken in the box to beat UC Riverside's keeper in the 102 minute. For Jehnings it was her third goal of the season.Â
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Defensively, the Dons were spectacular, holding the Highlanders to nine shots on the evening, none coming in overtime. Sophomore keeper
Olivia Camera earned the clean sheet, tallying five saves. Â Â Â
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STATS OF THE GAME
- Jehning's goal in the 102nd minute is the latest goal scored of the year for the Dons, they had previously been held scoreless in overtime.
- With the win, the Dons improve to 1-2-2 in overtime this year.Their last win in double overtime win came on October 24, 2015 when the USF defeated San Diego 3-2.
- The shutout by the Dons is the second of the season for keeper Olivia Camera, she now has four in her career.
- UCR outshot the Dons 5-4 in the opening half, but USF outshot the highlanders 11-9.USF also had a 5-4 advantage on corner kicks.
COACHES QUOTE
"It was a very tough match tonight," said head coach
Jim Millinder. "It is very difficult to go on the road and get results. Our team just stayed with it tonight! I thought our effort was much better in the second half and in the overtimes.Â
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WHATS NEXT
USF will remain in Orange County as they take on UC Irvine on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in their final non-conference match of the season. Live stats will be available and can be accessed on the women's soccer schedule page. Â Â Â Â
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