University of Delaware Athletics
University of Delaware
vs. Marist
Blue Hens Snap Four-Game Losing Streak, Defeat Marist 1-0 in Double Overtime
9/14/2014 7:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – With a dramatic penalty kick goal in the final minute of double overtime from junior Elise Krause, the University of Delaware women's soccer team was able to defeat Marist 1-0 Sunday afternoon at the Navy Invitational
The Blue Hens (3-4) and Red Foxes (1-4) played 109 minutes of scoreless soccer before Krause was able to put the ball in the back of the net at the 109:17 mark.
“It feels great to have that gorilla off our back,” said University of Delaware head coach Scott Grzenda, whose team snapped a four-game losing streak with each game coming by a single goal. “We created many quality chances and the girls continued to believe and performed very well. Maddie Brosler gave everything and her effort caused the penalty kick [in double overtime]. We know we came to play and it is exciting to get this result.”
The Blue Hens put consistent pressure on the Red Foxes, but Marist freshman goalkeeper Makala Foley recorded 11 saves in her first career start. Senior Marjana Maksuti led Marist with four shots in the losing effort.
Sophomore Natalie Zelenky had a game-high six shots, while senior goalkeeper Jess Figueroa made four saves to earn her second victory of the season.
The Blue Hens will next be in action this Friday as they return home to face Temple at 7:00 p.m. at Stuart and Suzanne Grant Stadium.
Hen Scratchings
- Sunday's match was the first time the Blue Hens were victorious in a double overtime game since a 2006 victory over James Madison.
- Every game the Blue Hens have played this season has been decided by one goal.
- The Blue Hens outshot Marist 27-9 and have now outshot or equaled the shot tally of their opponents in every game this season.
- Krause's game-winning goal was the junior's first goal of the season.
- Delaware is now 2-0 all-time against Marist.
