JERSEY CITY, NJ.- The Saint Peter's women's soccer team (1-10-1) CONF. (0-5-1) battled till the last minute against the Siena Saints (9-3-1) CONF. (5-2). Ultimately, the Peacocks fell 1-3.
This is Itzin's second straight goal in a game. She also scored in the Peacocks' 1-3 defeat at Iona on Wednesday.
WHAT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF:
Saint Peter's came out hot with Itzin striking the first shot of the game in the first two minutes of play. Siena responded with a pair of shots inside 20 seconds.
Azsa Leighton and
Mayla McLean both had good looks in the 14th and 15th minutes. Both shots were saved by the Saints' keeper.
The Saints did not test
Bergljot Kristinsdottir until the 20th minute. Kristinsdottir leaped in the air to make a save for the Peacocks.
The first half was relatively even in terms of attacking opportunities and defensive abilities. Siena led 10-7 in shots and 4-2 in saves. The two teams were level at four fouls each.
SECOND HALF:
Second half action opened with a Saint Peter's corner kick in the 48th minute. Senior defender
Jacqui Weber then had a shot that was saved by the Saints' keeper.
Kristinsdottir made two clutch saves in the 52nd minute. Four Siena corner kicks eventually led to a cross that found Megan Stowel in the Peacocks' 18-yard box to head the ball in the back of the goal.
Nine minutes later, the Saints had another corner that gave them a goal. The Saints now had a comfortable 2-0 lead, and the Peacocks knew they had to dig deep.
Similar to the two previous goals, the Saints were awarded a free kick that was taken by Maya Costa. Costa scored from the corner line after a mix-up in the Saint Peter's box. Peacocks Head Coach
Sammy Adjei was cautioned with a yellow card after the Siena goal.
A Saint Peter's free kick that landed on the feet of Itzin led to a goal. Senior defender Leah Masching got the assist.
The Peacocks' goal was not enough to level them with the Saints or put them on top.
UP NEXT:
The Peacocks will return to Jaroschak field on Tuesday to take on in-state rival Rider at 3 PM ET. The game will be available to stream on the Peacocks Digital Network.
