Selinsgrove, PA - The York College women's
soccer team held a 20-5 edge in total shots but the #16 Spartans
would be unable to find the back of the net as they tied
Susquehanna University 0-0 in the season opener for both squads.
The Spartans opened the game dominating the first 15 minutes as
the Crusaders were unable to sustain any significant possession. As
the match progressed in the first stanza, play evened out with both
sides getting into each other's defensive third. Neither side
could manage to slot one home, however, and went into the break
0-0.
The Spartans held a 6-2 advantage in shots and took the only
corner kick of the first 45 minutes.
Looking for an early score in the second frame, the Spartans
came out strong and pushed the pace of the match. York took the
first three shots of the half and gained a pair of corner kicks
within the first 12 minutes.
York was able to sustain the pressure for the rest of the half,
controlling possession for much of the frame. The Spartans
consistently reached the Crusader endline, earning seven total
corner kicks in the second half. Unfortunately for the visitors,
the Spartans were unable to capitalize on their quality play and
ended regulation 0-0.
Overtime proved to be much like the previous 90 minutes as the
green and white continued to control play but could not break
through for a score.
The Spartans held a huge margin in shots at 20-5 and an 11-2
bulge in corner kicks.
Senior stopper Kali MacGregor (Rockville, Md./Academy of
the Holy Cross) played a brilliant match, consistently
winning head balls and thwarting numerous Crusader attacks.
Sophomore midfielder Steph Mergler (Street, Md./North
Harford) was a solid presence on the left side of the
midfield as she spurred several chances for the Spartan side.
York's Desiree Halaka (Southampton,
N.Y./Southampton) grabbed the clean sheet in the Spartan
net as she was not forced to make a save. Meredith Tompeck played
an exceptional match for the Crusaders, notching a career-high 14
saves for her shutout.
The Spartans return to action tomorrow, the second day of
Susquehanna's Labor Day Tournament, in Selingsgrove, Pa. York
will look for their first win of the season, as they take on
Lycoming at 12:00 pm.
GAME BOX
