WOOSTER, Ohio – The College of Wooster women's soccer team rallied from behind to tie Washington & Jefferson College 2-2 in double overtime at Carl Dale Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Fighting Scots (1-3-1) fell behind in the first half after a cross from the left flank by Washington & Jefferson's Tatiana Ruzzini found the feet of teammate Ashton Grimm, who one-touched it past Wooster goalkeeper Carly Eppler in the 18th minute for the game's first goal.
First-year forward Krissy Blanchard cuts back on a defender during the Scots' 2-2 double overtime draw against Washington & Jefferson College. |
Less than three minutes later, Wooster's Claire Davis received a pass in the opposing third, who then turned to distribute a through-ball out wide to Harper Jones. Upon seeing the opposing goalkeeper Allison Rinehimer extended beyond her line, Jones ripped a 25-yard shot over the head of the 'keeper to level the score at 1-1 in 21st minute.
The Presidents (2-1-1) would regain the advantage late in the first half after a defensive miscommunication gave Ruzzini an open one-on-one with the goalkeeper, calmly tucking it away to give her team a 2-1 lead going into the half.
The Scots came out of the break with good possession and promising build-ups.
The offensive pressure paid off after a deflected shot by Davis found the feet of teammate Erica White, who put home the rebound to bring the score level at 2-2 in the 72nd minute.
The score remained tied throughout regulation as both teams prepared for overtime. In a battle for possession during the first overtime, neither team registered a shot.
Heading into the final 10 minutes of overtime, Wooster's Liz Kantra put a shot on frame, the only such one in the second overtime for the Scots as the clock came to an end, producing a well-earned draw for both squads.