No. 11 iowa Women’s Soccer Draws 1-1 with Northwestern
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The university of iowa women’s soccer team, ranked No. 11, played to a 1-1 tie against Northwestern on Friday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. With this result,the Hawkeyes’ record now stands at 5-1-2 for the season. https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2023/09/15/womens-soccer-hawkeyes-tie-northwestern-1-1
Defensive first Half
The first half of the match was characterized by strong defensive play from both Big Ten teams,resulting in a limited number of scoring opportunities. Combined,the two teams registered only six shots,with Iowa managing just two. northwestern recorded the only shot on goal of the first half, while Iowa failed to put any shots on target.
Second-Half Goals and a Disallowed Goal
Northwestern broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Allex Fallon scored, assisted by Megan Norkett. https://www.nusports.com/news/2023/09/15/womens-soccer-northwestern-draws-at-iowa-1-1.aspx
Iowa responded in the 73rd minute with a goal from junior Millie Greer, her first of the season. The play was set up by assists from freshman Sammy Reimer – her first career assist – and graduate student Miah Schueller, marking her first assist since august 19, 2021, against DePaul.
In a dramatic finish, a potential game-winning goal by Iowa sophomore Iba Oching in the final seconds was disallowed due to an offsides call, leaving the final score at 1-1.
Looking Ahead
The Hawkeyes will look to build on this result as they continue their Big Ten schedule. The tie maintains Iowa’s strong start to the season, and the team will aim to secure a win in their next contest.
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