PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Monroe University women's soccer team scored a second-half equalizer but ultimately fell to Jefferson, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Ravenhill Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a scoreless first half, Jefferson broke through in the 78th minute when Jalina Gonzalez found the back of the net to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage. Monroe responded quickly, earning a penalty kick just over four minutes later. Kristýna Siváková converted from the spot in the 83rd minute to level the score at 1-1 and give the Mustangs new life.
However, Jefferson answered just over a minute later, as Erika Murphy scored off assists from E. Ventura-Garcia and Kyra Lesko to restore the home team's lead at 2-1. Monroe continued to battle in the closing minutes, but Jefferson held on to secure the victory. The Mustangs were reduced to 10 players late in the contest after Amelia Kozina received a red card in the 89th minute.
MUSTANG STANDOUTS
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Kristýna Siváková: Scored Monroe's lone goal on a second-half penalty kick.
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Magdalena Syrek: Recorded eight saves across 90 minutes in goal.
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Katarzyna Musialowska: Registered two shots on goal.
STATS & NOTES
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Monroe finished with three shots, all on goal.
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Jefferson recorded 15 shots, including 10 on target.
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Syrek made eight saves for the Mustangs.
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Siváková scored her first goal of the season.
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Monroe was shown one red card late in the second half.
UP NEXT
Monroe returns to action on Wednesday, October 28 when they host Post University. Game-time is set for 3:00 p.m.
