SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw with Jamestown Friday night at Bob Young Field, earning a point in NSIC play after 90 minutes of action.
The Cougars struck first in the opening minutes behind a goal from
Martina Krattley, but Jamestown answered late in the first half. Sioux Falls controlled the match throughout the second half, generating multiple scoring opportunities and putting 14 shots toward goal, but the Cougars were unable to find a game-winner as the match ended level.
The Basics
Final Score: Sioux Falls 1, Jamestown 1
Records: USF (3-3-4, 1-2-4 NSIC) | Jamestown (4-4-2, 4-2-1 NSIC)
Location: Bob Young Field – Sioux Falls, S.D.
Attendance: 236
How It Happened
Sioux Falls came out attacking early, with
Mara Nelson recording the first shot of the match just 1:33 into the contest. The Cougars then earned a corner kick in the seventh minute before breaking through moments later.
In the 8th minute,
Martina Krattley found the back of the net to give Sioux Falls an early 1-0 advantage. Krattley continued to create opportunities throughout the opening half, forcing saves in the 27th minute and again shortly after halftime.
The Cougars continued to pressure the Jamestown defense following the opening goal.
Abby Flanagan tested the opposing goalkeeper in the ninth minute, while
Addison Van Zee put another shot on frame in the 33rd minute. Jamestown found the equalizer in the 39th minute, scoring off an assist to level the match at 1-1. The visitors added two more shots before halftime, but
Morgan Jost made a save in the 42nd minute to keep the match even heading into the break.
Sioux Falls came out of halftime with renewed pressure, earning a corner kick just 20 seconds into the second half. Krattley followed with another shot on goal less than a minute later, but the opposing goalkeeper made the save.
The Cougars continued to control the attacking tempo throughout the second half. Van Zee forced another save in the 51st minute, while
Chloe Wilson registered back-to-back attempts later in the half. Krattley continued to threaten, putting another shot on goal in the 57th and 64th minutes. Sioux Falls had one of its best chances to reclaim the lead in the 68th minute when the Cougars were awarded a penalty kick. Flanagan stepped to the spot, but the attempt was saved, keeping the match tied at 1-1.
The Cougars continued to push for a late winner. Flanagan forced another save in the 82nd minute before Sioux Falls earned back-to-back corner kicks shortly afterward. The Cougars remained aggressive in the final minutes, with Wilson and Van Zee each putting shots on goal in the 88th minute, but neither attempt found the back of the net. Sioux Falls finished the night with 20 shots, including 14 on goal, while holding Jamestown to six total shots and two on frame. Jost made one save for the Cougars, and USF earned five corner kicks in the match.
Key Numbers
- Krattley Strikes Early: Krattley scored in the eighth minute to give Sioux Falls an early 1-0 lead and finished with five shots, all five on goal.
- Offensive Pressure: Sioux Falls recorded 20 shots, putting 14 on goal while generating five corner kicks.
- Flanagan Creates Chances: Flanagan finished with three shots, all three on goal, and earned a penalty-kick opportunity in the second half.
- Van Zee on Target: Van Zee recorded three shots, all three on goal, as the Cougars continued to pressure throughout the match.
- Jost in Net: Jost played all 90 minutes in goal and made one save.
- Road Point at Home: The draw moved Sioux Falls to 3-3-4 overall and 1-2-4 in NSIC play.
Coach's Corner
"Great energy from the players. We created the most quality chances tonight in a game that we have all season. It's unfortunate that we didn't have another goal fall for us while doing so. Looking forward to getting back on the field Sunday for senior day."
-Head Coach, Andy Janssen
Up Next
Sioux Falls will return to action Sunday, October 4, when the Cougars host Northern State at Bob Young Field for Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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