Women’s Soccer Edged By ECU, 2-1

Sunday, October 23

12:30 PM

Temple University

1-10-4, 0-7-0

ECU

8-7-2, 3-3-1

East Carolina

Temple

Women’s Soccer Edged By ECU, 2-1

10.23.22 | Women's Soccer

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PHILADELPHIA - Temple women's soccer (1-10-4, 0-7-0 AAC) dropped to ECU, 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Temple Sports Complex. Despite finding the equalizer from Emily Kavanaugh early in the second half, the Pirates found the game winner after converting on a penalty kick in the 74^th minute.

How it Happened

The Owls and the Pirates entered the match engaging in back-and-forth play, with each team recording five shots in the first 20 minutes.
East Carolina was able to convert on their sixth shot of the game, sending a rocket from far outside the box into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
The Owls held strong for the remainder of the half, and entered the second half with intensity, converting in the 48^th minute. Jillian Allgood pressured ECU keeper, Maeve English, earning a deflection which was found by Emily Kavanaugh. With English out of position, Kavanaugh fired a long ball into the goal for the equalizer.
The Owls continued their momentum just minutes after, finding a string of shots from Kavanaugh, but it would not prove to be enough to take the lead.
With time ticking down, the Pirates found themselves with a chance on goal. Goalkeeper Kyla Burns looked to make the sliding block inside the box, but a penalty kick was awarded, which gave the Pirates the 2-1 win.

From the Coach
"Although it was not the result we wanted, we showed bursts of attacking positives today," Head Coach Nick Bochette said. "We came out strong early in the second half and we were really able to swing the momentum our way, applying the right kind of pressure and putting ourselves in advantageous positions."

Up Next
The Owls will travel to Houston on Thursday, Oct. 27 for their final match of the year. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.