'Dogs Match Ends in 1-1 Tie

by Stephanie Juncker
August 19, 2012
<p>After the full 90 minutes and two ten minute overtime periods, Fresno State soccer played to a 1-1 tie against San Francisco Sunday afternoon at Negoesco Stadium.</p> <p>"We made some positive strides today," head coach <a href="../../sports/w-soccer/mtt/zwaschka_brian00.html">Brian Zwaschka</a>said. "We collectively executed a game plan that showed a lot of positive development. Finishing is clearly the difference we need to address to capitalize on control of a game."</p> <p>The Bulldogs got on the scoreboard first in the 17th minute. Junior <a href="../../sports/w-soccer/mtt/castain_morgan00.html">Morgan Castain</a> found senior <a href="../../sports/w-soccer/mtt/hancock_callie00.html">Callie Hancock</a>in the box who was able to put the ball in the back of the net for her second goal of the season.</p> <p>Going into halftime, the `Dogs continued to lead 1-0, while sophomore goalkeeper <a href="../../sports/w-soccer/mtt/devault_katie00.html">Katie DeVault</a>had 4 saves.</p> <p>Three minutes into the second half, DeVault came up with a critical diving save to keep Fresno State ahead.</p> <p>Halfway through the second half, San Francisco freshman Rochelle Weerackoo tied the score 1-1 from about ten yards out.</p> <p>At the end of regulation, the score remained 1-1, forcing a sudden death overtime period. The 'Dogs played two ten minute golden goal periods, but neither team was able to come out on top.</p> <p>"We have created many chances this weekend," said Zwaschka. "When we start to put just a few more chances away we will be able to manage the games better. We've shown we are very capable, so we'll keep pushing for results in prep for conference play."</p> <p>Fresno State will host its home opener on Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium when the 'Dogs will take on No. 6 UCLA.<!-- STORY AD BEGINS HERE --></p>
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