University of Houston
Memphis
Cougars Edged by Memphis in Overtime
9/24/2017 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. â€" The Houston Soccer team led for over 83 minutes in a 2-1 overtime loss to Memphis, Sunday afternoon.
How It Happened
The Houston defense put on a spectacular display from the opening kick, holding off a barrage of shots from the Memphis offense. It wasn't until the 33rd minute, that the Houston offense would take advantage of an opening in the Tiger defense. Sophomore forward Madison Soileau dribbled into the box, flicking a pass to Mia Brascia who would net her second goal of the season.
With 16:41 left to play and the Cougars holding on to a 1-0 lead, both teams would head inside due to lightning in the Memphis area.
One hour and 37 minutes later, both teams would return to action. Memphis would notch the equalizer inside the 84th minute off a penalty kick. Both teams would continue to battle it out as the final minutes of regulation whittled away.
Memphis carried its aggressive style of play into overtime, racking up two shots in two and half minutes. Inside the 92nd minute of play, Memphis would play in a long ball, notching the game winning goal off a header into the right side of the net.
Between the Post
- Rachel Estopare played every minute in goal for Houston, racking up three saves on 22 shots attempts.
Fabulous Freshmen
- Mia Brascia notched her second goal of the season for Houston.
- Freshmen have accounted for four goals this season and 10 points this season.
Help Is On The Way
- Madison Soileau continues to have her hand in a large portion of Cougar scoring plays.
- Soileau racked up her sixth assist of the season, which marks the most of any Cougar player in a single season since Sarah Fisher posted six assists during the 2004 season.
Efficiency is Key
- Although the Cougars are being outshot by opponents 167-121, Houston is outscoring opponents 15-21.
- Houston has scored on at least one of its first three shots in each of its last two matches.
Other Notables
- Houston falls to 5-4-1 on the season and 1-1 in AAC play.
- Cougars are now 7-13-1 against Memphis.
- Houston is 0-1-1 in overtime matches under Head Coach Diego Bocanegra.
Up Next
Houston will have a bye week next week, where they will spend Sept. 30 out in the Houston community helping those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The Cougars will return home on Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 for matchups with Central Florida and South Florida at the Carl Lewis Complex.
TICKETS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2017-18 athletic season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Soccer, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball home games. To purchase a Shasta Pass, click HERE. Fans that purchase a Shasta Pass will enter the game on a VIP List at the entrance to each sport facility. Please bring a Photo ID.
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