Soccer opens Kelly era with 3-2 OT victory

by Sarah Fetters
August 17, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas Soccer team prevailed over Dayton 3-2 during overtime Friday night in the season opener at Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field. Senior Kristin Cummins scored two of the three goals for the Longhorns, including the game-winner during the 99th minute. Texas first-year head coach Angela Kelly has led her teams to victories in her past six season openers. Dayton was first to get on the board just 2:17 into the first half. Colleen Williams found the back of the UT net with an assist by Alexis Garcia following a Flyer corner kick. The Longhorns did not allow the lead to last long and tied up the match during the 11th minute. Cummins was able to strike unassisted from 30 yards out and score her first goal of the season to knot the match 1-1. Dayton keeper Katherine Boone attempted a clear, but Cummins knocked the ball down and sent it past Boone to knot the contest. After aggressive, possession-oriented play, UT took the lead for the first time with a goal by freshman Sydney Shutter at 80:38. Cummins earned the assist on the tally with a pass from across the box, and Shutter found the empty net to score her first collegiate goal. Dayton's Juliana Libertin forced extra minutes, knotting the match during the 87th minute. Cummins scored her second goal of the night and secured the win for UT at 98:50. With an accurate crossover feed from senior Hannah Higgins, Cummins sent the ball from the left corner near the end line and the shot curved just inside the outside post. UT had a total of 21 shots against Dayton with six by Cummins. Sophomore goalkeeper Ava Vogel, making her first career start, had one save as Dayton racked up 10 shots, four by Libertin. Boone finished with four saves. Texas returns to action on Sunday in Fayetteville, Ark., for a 1 p.m. match against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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