Georgia Plays to a Double Overtime Draw Against Mizzou

Thursday, September 20

Athens, Ga.

7:00 p.m.

University of Georgia

4-3-3, 1-0-1

Missouri

4-4-2, 1-0-1

OT 3

OT 4

Missouri

Georgia

Photo by: Kristin M. Bradshaw

Georgia Plays to a Double Overtime Draw Against Mizzou

September 20, 2018 | Soccer

Box Score

ATHENS, Ga. –-- Georgia soccer (4-3-3, 1-0-1 SEC) played to a 0-0 draw against the Missouri Tigers (4-4-2, 1-0-1 SEC) in double overtime at the Turner Soccer Complex on Thursday night.

"It was a back and forth game with not a lot of flow or rhythm," Georgia head coach Billy Lesesne said. "We struggled in our connecting passes and trying to get us into a playing rhythm, and that's something we have to be better at. Missouri is a talented team but we didn't get into the all-possession rhythm we were looking for. A lot of that has to do with their pressure, but I think we can make better decisions. At times, and even in overtime, I thought we were creating opportunities. We didn't bury one, but I think from a defensive perspective a shutout in this league is a good day's work so I'm proud of our effort."

It was a physical first half on both sides. With Georgia leading shots on goal, four to Missouri's three. The ball was spread evenly on the pitch and both goalkeepers were vigilant contributing to the 0-0 score heading into half time.

Returning to the field, both teams remained strong on defense. Battling for shots and possession proved effective rendering a 0-0 score at the end of regulation signaling overtime.

Overtime quickly turned into double-overtime due to the stagnant 0-0 score. The Bulldogs came out hungry in the second overtime and fired off three shots in the box. All of which failed to make contact with the net. A cornerkick from Reagan Glisson set up Bella Ponzi whose shot was blocked by the Tiger goalkeeper and just missed the post.

In the last 10 seconds freshman Abby Boyan made a dash for the net and barely missed the ball as it came into the hands of the goalkeeper. The Bulldogs continued to keep up the defensive but was unable to capitalize solidifying the 0-0 draw.

SEC Freshman of the Week Emory Wegener had three saves in the second half alone in addition to two from the previous half. The three came from cornerkicks in a crowded box where Wegener was able to jump over players and snatch the ball.

Georgia travels to College Station for its first SEC road contest against No. 2 Texas A&M (10-1, 1-1 SEC) on Sunday, September 23 at 6 p.m. CT. The Aggies lost their first game of the season tonight at Arkansas with a final score of 3-2.

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