Rock Hill, S.C. – Emma Smith's goal in the 65
th minute lifted the Winthrop women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Gardner-Webb, Wednesday evening on Eagle Field.
Winthrop (4-8-2, 1-6-1 Big South) 2, Gardner-Webb (3-12-2 1-6-1 Big South) 1
Oct. 25, 2023 | Eagle Field
Scoring Summary
58'' – WINTHROP – Thomas (Smith)
62'' – GARDNER-WEBB – Overfelt (Gettys, Lezcano)
64'' – WINTHROP – Smith (Thomas)
Game Recap
- Gardner-Webb was awarded a penalty in the 9th minute but Megan Gettys missed the shot wide left to keep it a scoreless contest
- In the 47th minute Laura Bennett received a pass near the edge of the box, turned and fired a shot just over the bar
- Eagles struck first in the 58th minute on a set play as Annabel Thomas headed home an Emma Smith free kick service for the lead
- Runnin' Bulldogs equalized in the 62nd minute as Gettys settled the ball with her head, dribbled toward the end line and slipped a pass in front to Klara Overfelt
- Overfelt fired a shot on frame as Izzy Giarrizzi closed in and got a piece of the shot but it settled into the left corner of the goal
- Eagles came right back to take the lead in the 64th minute when Thomas crossed the ball in front and Smith struck a volley past the keeper for a 2-1 advantage
Notables
- Total shots for the game were even at 13-13 while the Eagles held a 5-4 edge in shots on goal
- Winthrop finished the match with eight corners and Gardner-Webb had three.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles season has come to a close. We want to thank all of our supporters throughout the season and hope to see you back at Eagle Field in 2024.
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