Trojans Come Up Short In Overtime 3-2 To Emmanuel

Trojans Come Up Short In Overtime 3-2 To Emmanuel

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - The University of Mount Olive was defeated by the Lions of Emmanuel College 3-2 in overtime in Conference Carolinas women's soccer Saturday afternoon in Franklin Springs, Ga.

Match Information
Score: Emmanuel 3, Mount Olive 2
Records: Mount Olive (3-12-0, 2-7-0); Emmanuel (7-6-1, 3-5-1)
Location: Franklin Springs, Ga.

How It Happened
Play-by-Play

First Half

  • Mount Olive fell behind Emmanuel in the first half of the opening period as the Lions scored the game's first goal in the 18th minute, a 1-0 score that stood until halftime.

Second Half

  • The Trojans were not able to find the game-tying goal until Hannah Kirk made good on a penalty opportunity in the 76th minute to knot the game at one.
  • Emmanuel quickly jumped back in front two minutes later with a goal at the 77:38 mark.
  • UMO found some last minute heroics as Elena Esparcia found Lauren Mumford for the second Mount Olive goal at the 86:00 mark.
  • Neither team was able to score in the last four minutes and the contest headed for extra time.

Overtime

  • EC did find the golden goal two seconds into the 95th minute to seal the win for the Lions.

Key Stats

Up Next

Mount Olive will return action October 24 when the Trojans will host Chowan University at Amon Field. First kick is set for 4 p.m.