MCLA rallies to earn a season opening draw with Regis
Jackie Dwyer tallied the game tying goal in the latter stages of the second half as MCLA and Regis fought to a 1-1 draw in the season opener for both clubs
North Adams, MA- The MCLA Trailblazers and Regis College Pride raised the curtain on the 2014 women's soccer season with a hard fought 1-1 draw this afternoon at Shewcraft Field. Regis tallied early in the first half, while MCLA rallied to score in the 81st minute.
Just five minutes into the contest, Regis found the back of the net when Joana Rosa corralled a loose ball at the top of the box. She turned and lofted a shot that beat Trailblazer keeper Katy Daly for an early 1-0 advantage. Neither team would mount much of an offensive for the remainder of the half and the score remained that way at halftime.
The Trailblazers began to wear down Regis in the second half creating multiple scoring opportunities, but couldn't grab the equalizer. Janelle Stannard had a chance from close range, but Regis' Rachel Gagnon made the save to preserve the lead. MCLA would keep the pressure on though, eventually breaking through on Jackie Dwyer's goal.
After MCLA forced a corner kick, Courtney Hayer lofted a perfect ball into the box. Regis attempted to clear the ball, however it found the foot of Dwyer, who easily slipped one past Gagnon to tie the game.
Neither team would mount a serious threat in regulation.
Over the course of the overtime sessions, each team had limited chances mounting only five total shots between them.
Gagnon would finish with seven saves for Regis, while her counterpart Daly registered four.
MCLA is back in action on Labor Day at 1pm when they host Albertus Magnus at Shewcraft Field.