WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw against DePaul on Wednesday afternoon in Chicago, as Aliza Mannon and Sara Chrnelich scored to help the Hoyas rally from a two-goal deficit. With the result, Georgetown moves to 5-4-5 overall and 2-2-3 in BIG EAST play, while DePaul moves to 4-4-6 overall and 1-2-3 in conference action.
Head Coach Dave Nolan
- "Today's game was another tough scrap on the road at a difficult venue for us. I was very disappointed with our 1st half and we deservedly went down 0-2 early. We didn't compete at all, which is the first thing you need to do here. Two bad mistakes and we were in a huge hole. At half time I challenged the team to respond, we changed our shape, addressed our will to compete and thankfully we started to get back into the game. We scored two excellent goals as Aliza and Sara finished when we got in behind them. In an effort to go and try win it, we almost lost it at the end so a draw is probably a fair result and all we deserved."
About the Match
- DePaul opened the scoring in the seventh minute, as Shayna da Silva finished a pass from Katelyn Haiser with a left-footed strike into the bottom right corner to give the Blue Demons a 1-0 lead.
- DePaul doubled its advantage in the 17th minute, as Haiser found the back of the net with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.
- The Hoyas looked to respond before halftime, creating chances through Mannon, Abby Droner and Maddy Nylen, while Reiley Fitzpatrick made a key save on Haiser in the 27th minute to keep Georgetown within striking distance.
- Georgetown entered halftime trailing 2-0 but continued to push forward as the second half began, looking to cut into the DePaul advantage.
- The Hoyas got on the board in the 60th minute, as Mannon finished a pass from Logan Jacobs with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner to make it 2-1.
- Georgetown continued to apply pressure, with Droner and Caroline Spengler recording shots on goal as the Hoyas searched for the equalizer.
- In the 81st minute, Chrnelich delivered in a big moment, scoring her first career goal with a right-footed finish into the bottom right corner off an assist from Spengler to even the score at 2-2.
- The Hoyas and Blue Demons battled through the closing minutes, with Fitzpatrick making a save on a DePaul attempt in the 86th minute as Georgetown earned a 2-2 comeback draw on the road.
Notable Stats
- Georgetown outshot DePaul 12-9 and held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- Mannon scored her third goal in as many games, bringing her season total to six.
- Chrnelich netted her first career goal to help the Hoyas earn a point on the road.
What Lies Ahead
- The Blue & Gray return to the Hilltop on Saturday, October 24, taking on Seton Hall for Senior Night at Shaw Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
- A link to live stats and a live stream will be available on GUHoyas.com.
