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Score: MNU 4 - Missouri Valley 2
Record: MNU (1-1, 1-0), MVC (0-1)
Location: Pioneer Field - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - A scoreless first half turned into a slugfest in MNU's 4-2 victory over Missouri Valley on Wednesday. The Vikings out-shot the Pioneers 13-3 in the first half, but neither team found the net. In the second half in the 54th minute,
Alyssa Ward scored on a feed from
Brylee Johnson, and the floodgates opened. Not 11 minutes would pass between goals for the rest of the game. Bussmann converted a PK in the 62nd minute, Valley cut the deficit in half in the 69th minute,
Morgan Hill scored from a
Brylee Johnson assist in the 79th minute, Valley cut into the lead with a goal in the 85th minute, and
Itziar Rodriguez collected a deflected crossbar shot from
Gracyn Kloth to put the game away in the 90th minute.
"It was a game of two halves," said head coach
Bryce McClanahan. "In the first half, we were very poor individually and collectively and could not find a rhythm. One of the few positives was we were able to escape the half with a clean sheet. The second half was miles better. Our possession out of the back, and combination play allowed us to create chances and be on the front foot. Valley is a tough opponent and we're excited to get the win at home and be moving forward 1-0 in the Heart."
Turning Point
The Pioneers scored twice early in the 2nd half to take control.
Individual Leaders
Savannah Bussmann,
Alyssa Ward,
Morgan Hill, and
Itziar Rodriguez had the goals.
Brylee Johnson (2) and
Gracyn Kloth notched assists. And
Maria Gutierrez recorded 4 saves.
Up Next
The next match is Wednesday at Central Methodist at 5:00.
