Army West Point Athletics

Cadets Open League Play with Tie at Holy Cross
September 22, 2019 | Women's Soccer
WORCESTER, Mass. — Thanks to a goal by freshman Alyssa Carfagno in the 51st minute, the Army West Point women's soccer team rallied back to tie Holy Cross on the road Saturday in the Patriot League opener.
For the third-straight year, the game needed to be decided in double overtime.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Holy Cross took advantage of a corner kick in the first half to go up 1-0 over the Black Knights in the 36th minute.
- The Cadets didn't remain quiet and rallied for the equalizer in the 51st minute.
- Carfagno connected with a loose ball inside the box off an Army free kick and fired it home for the score.
- After regulation, Erynn Johns gave Army its best opportunity three minutes into the second overtime, but the shot trickled wide right.
HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Army improves 3-3-3 on the year and are 0-0-1 in conference play.
- Holy Cross is on a six-game unbeaten streak.
- Carfagno registered her second goal of the week tonight to increase her point total on the year to eight.
- The freshman is first on the team in goals (4) and points (9).
- Sydney Cassalia made a season-high six saves today.
UP NEXT
- The Black Knights host service academy rival Navy next Friday at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field. The contest begins at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Team Stats
AWP
HCR
Goals
1
1
Shots
11
14
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
5
Corners
6
7
Fouls
6
8
Scoring Plays

Cassie Cheeseman (1)
GOAL by HCR Cheeseman, Cassie.
35:59

Alyssa Carfagno (1)
GOAL by AWP Carfagno, Alyssa.
50:45
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