SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Isabella Moilanen gave the Maryville women's soccer team the lead just before halftime, but two Drury goals less than four minutes apart sent the Saints to a 2-1 loss Saturday afternoon at Lake Country Soccer Complex.
Moilanen netted her second goal of the season with 39 seconds remaining in the opening half, finishing with an assist from
Reese Cannon. The Panthers answered with goals in the 51st and 55th minutes, then withstood six second-half shots by Maryville to secure the conference victory.
Sophia Carter and
Karla Krebs led the Saints with two shots apiece, with both of Carter's attempts on frame.
Agnes Vilen recorded two saves, including a stop on a penalty kick early in the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Opportunities were limited through much of the opening half. Maryville held Drury to two shots, both blocked, while five offside calls slowed the Saints' attack.
Moilanen entered in the 40th minute and made insta impact. A ball played by Cannon up the right side was blasted by Moilanen off the finger tips of the Drury keeper and in the goal. The goal also marked the first Maryville shots of the Â
Trailing out of the half, Drury pressed early, earning a penalty kick in the 50th minute. Vilen denied the attempt to preserve the lead, but the Panthers followed through at 50:13 to pull even.
Vilen made another save in the 53rd minute before Drury struck again at 54:01 to take a 2-1 advantage.
Maryville pushed for the equalizer, with Carter putting a shot on goal in the 59th minute and Krebs sending an attempt wide less than a minute later.
Allison Estanich had a shot blocked in the 65th minute, followed by a saved Krebs attempt in the 67th.
The Saints held Drury without another shot after the go-ahead goal but could not find a second score. Carter tested the goalkeeper again in the 82nd minute, while
Gabby Tucker's attempt in the 88th was stopped to keep the Panthers in front.
Maryville finished even with Drury in shots at seven apiece while holding advantages of 5-4 in shots on goal and 4-2 in corner kicks.Â
UP NEXT
The Saints have their final road contest of the regular season, heading to UMSL Wednesday, Oct. 21.Â
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