POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The #15 and second-seeded Vassar College Women's Soccer team needed penalty kicks to outlast third-seeded Union following a 0-0 draw through regulation and two overtime periods. The Brewers advanc to the Liberty League Championship Final on Sunday. They will travel to top seed William Smith on Sunday to play for its second straight league crown.
Following Friday's draw, Vassar stands at 10-1-5 overall on the season, while Union sees its season come to an end at 7-4-8.
How It Happened
- Vassar finished the first half with a 10-4 advantage in shots, but was unable to solve Union's Maya Koster.
- Koster denied Alice Crowley in the sixth minute and turned away a pair of Claire Vrahoretis attempts in the final 10 minutes of the opening stanza.
- The Brewers finished the first half with a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
- The Brewers kept the pressure on coming out of halftime, outshooting Union 8-3 in the second frame.
- Laura Shea's only save of the game came off a Hannah Sams attempt in the 64th minute.
- The Brewers took the only two corner kicks of the second half.
- Over the course of the two overtime periods, the Brewers took the only three shots.
- In penalties, the Brewers and the Garnet Chargers both missed on their first attempts.
- Following the leading miss, Vassar potted four straight attempts, including the clincher from Cecelia Wager (Brookline, MA).
- Shea turned aside Union's fourth attempt to set up Wager's deciding attempt.
For The Brewers
- Shea picked up her eighth shutout on Friday, making the one second half stop.
- Following Friday's performance, Shea holds an .871 save percentage and a 0.28 goals against average.
- Gianna Panarelli (Jensen Beach, FL) led all players in the game with six shots.
- Crowley finished with five shots for the Brewers.
For The Garnet Chargers
- Koster posted her 11th shutout of the season, making three saves in the game.
- Sams led the team with three shots, putting one on goal.
Game Statistics
- Vassar outshot Union 21-7 overall, but held just a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- Corner kicks went to the Brewers by a 9-2 margin.
What's Next
- Vassar will travel to top-seeded William Smith on Sunday, November 8 to play for its second straight conference crown at 1:30 PM.