WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over St. John's on Saturday night at Shaw Field, as Abby Droner converted a late penalty kick to secure the win. With the result, the Hoyas improve to 4-4-4 overall, while the Red Storm fall to 3-6-4.
Head Coach Dave Nolan
- "The most important thing about tonight's game was the result. The funny thing was, it started off a script like almost every other game we played without really being under any pressure, they scored on their first shot. But they're a good team and they make a hard fight and they're well organized and they always have a purpose when they have the ball. So when they have possession, you've got to work hard to get it back. Obviously, we got back with the first goal. Then it was a matter, I told the kids at halftime, listen, we got to win the game. If you want to have any aspirations of playing in the postseason, we can't afford to let another two points slip off at home. Then, for the first time all season, we get a call that goes in our favor. Credit to Abby for having the calmness to finish it. It gets us three points on the board, but we got a week to prepare for Butler, and hopefully we can get everybody healthy, because at this point we got to pick up points and win."
About the Match
- Georgetown created the first major opportunity in the 10th minute, as Caroline Spengler found space behind the defense, but her attempt was blocked.
- St. John's opened the scoring in the 16th minute, capitalizing on its first opportunity with a strike from distance to take a 1-0 lead.
- The Hoyas responded 10 minutes later, as Aliza Mannon beat the Red Storm defense on the wing and curled a shot bar down into the net to level the match at 1-1.
- Just two minutes later, Spengler once again broke behind the defense, but her attempt sailed narrowly wide as the match remained tied.
- Neither side found the back of the net over the remainder of the first half, sending the teams into the break level at 1-1.
- Georgetown carried its momentum into the second half, with Spengler creating another opportunity in the opening 10 minutes, but the Red Storm defense cleared the ball before the Hoyas could capitalize.
- With 25 minutes remaining, Spengler delivered a perfect ball to Droner, whose attempt was denied by a remarkable save from St. John's goalkeeper Kayla Bower.
- Three minutes later, Cassie Delinsky played a ball to Mannon, who had a promising opportunity but sent her shot just over the crossbar.
- With five minutes remaining, Georgetown earned a penalty kick, and Droner stepped up to convert from the spot, giving the Hoyas a 2-1 lead.
- The Red Storm were unable to find an equalizer in the closing minutes as Georgetown secured the 2-1 victory.
Notable Stats
- Georgetown outshot St. John's 18-1, including a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- Droner scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season, converting a late penalty kick to secure the victory for the Hoyas.
- Spengler recorded seven shots on the night, marking her third game in the last four with at least five attempts.
What Lies Ahead
- GU will head back on the road on Saturday, October 17, taking on Butler at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
- A link to live stats and a live stream will be available on GUHoyas.com.
