The Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team failed to overcome an early deficit in dropping a 3-1 home match against Bethel University (Tennessee) Sunday afternoon at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.
The Grizzlies (0-2) fell behind 3-0 through the first 37 minutes but got a goal from freshman
Clara Lidquist just before halftime and had numerous scoring chances in the second half.
A penalty kick from junior
Joy Mertzig in the 85th minute hit the goal post, Then, the hosts couldn't capitalize on playing the final seven minutes with a player advantage after a red card was issued against the Wildcats (1-0).
GGC attempted 12 shots in the match, spreading six across each half.
Bethel found the back of the net in the 17th minute on a long-distance goal by Jodi Butler. Brittany Bray converted a penalty kick in the 34th minute before Elvira Martin added a goal in the 37th minute to build the 3-0 advantage.
For the second consecutive match, the Grizzlies were controlling possession during the early portion of the match. However, the visitors took advantage of its first scoring opportunity when a long shot from Jodi Butler floated into the upper right corner of the goal in the 17th minute. The Wildcats added a penalty kick in the 34th minute and another goal three minutes later to build a 3-0 lead.
17' – Jodi Butler, BU (unassisted)
34' – Brittany Bray, BU (penalty kick)
37' – Elvira Martin, BU (unassisted)
42' –
Clara Lidquist, GGC (
Joy Mertzig)
- GGC outshot Bethel by a 12-11 margin, but the Wildcats attempted eight shots on goal
- Sophomore goalkeeper Matilda Waldt made five saves in the match
- Freshman Clara Lidquist scored her first collegiate goal for the Grizzlies
- GGC stands 0-2 on the season, while Bethel opened the season
- Georgia Gwinnett College was ranked No. 19 in the final 2019 poll
- The Grizzlies lead the all-time series 2-1
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to travel to Faulkner University (Alabama) on Saturday, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. from Montgomery, Alabama.
