University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns: Soccer
10/17/2004 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
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Cajuns
Break School Record for Wins, Take 2-1 OT Win over UALR Sunday, October 17, 2004 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It wasn't easy, but Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns came back from a one-goal deficit behind another strong performance from the “Danish Duo” to defeat the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans 2-1 in double overtime here Sunday at the Burns Park Soccer Complex. The win sets a new school record for most wins in a season for Louisiana-Lafayette (7-5-2, 3-0-1 Sun Belt), while also keeping the Cajuns in first place atop the conference standings. UALR falls to 1-13-1 overall and 0-6 in Sun Belt play. The overtime win was also the Cajuns' first extra-period victory in four attempts. “This was a difficult weekend for us,” UL Lafayette head coach Dave Poggi said. “We came from behind and won today and I think it showed a lot of spirit and commitment.” After a scoreless first half, UALR struck first in the second half on an Elena Esquibel penalty kick in the 62nd minute to give the Trojans a 1-0 advantage. “UALR was unlucky today,” Poggi continued. “They had opportunities to score and they didn't capitalize, but so did we.” Sophomore midfielder and 2003 NAIA All-American Rose Clemensen tallied the equalizer in the 77th minute with a helper from Lotte Rasmussen. Clemensen's fifth goal of the season ultimately sent the match into overtime. In the first extra period, the teams remained knotted 1-1, sending the match to a second overtime. In the second overtime, it was Rasmussen's fifth goal of the season that gave the Cajuns the 2-1 victory. Clemensen and Kelli Good combined on the assist. “We had chances to put it away in the second half and couldn't do it. Fortunately we did in the second overtime to win it.” Each team attempted 12 shots during the match. UL Lafayette had five shots on goal, while UALR had six. Arkansas-Little Rock was called for 25 fouls, including three yellow cards. The Cajuns were whistled for nine fouls. “We have two matches coming up in Lake Charles, followed by two road matches,” Poggi added. “We have a lot of work to do until the conference tournament.” Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns will close out their “home” schedule in a Sun Belt Conference weekend set in Lake Charles. The Cajuns will face North Texas Friday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. and Denver Sunday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Both matches will be played at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex on the campus of McNeese State University.
Louisiana-Lafayette (7-5-2, 3-0-1) vs.
Arkansas-Little Rock (1-13-1, 0-6-0)
Goals by period 1 2 OT O2 Tot
SCORING SUMMARY:
Shots: Louisiana-Lafayette 12,
Arkansas-Little Rock 12 -- Ragin' Cajuns -- |
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