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No. 12 Pitt Off to Best Start in Program History with 2-1 Overtime Win at The Citadel
9/24/2020 7:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer
CHARLESTON, S.C. – No. 12 Pitt women's soccer (5-0-0) is off to its best start in program history after a 2-1 overtime win over The Citadel (1-1-1) Thursday evening at WLI Field. Amanda West scored the golden goal in the 93rd minute off a penalty kick for the second-straight game.
Off a corner kick by Hailey Davidson, Emily Yaple was knocked over in the left side of the box to draw the penalty kick.
"We were very fortunate today as it was probably our worst performance this season," said Pitt head coach Randy Waldrum. "Credit to Citadel, who made it difficult for us. I just felt we were flat and uninspired until late in the second half. We started to play a bit better late in the second half and overtime. I did think Hannah Kynch came on and made a huge impact in the game. She was a bright spot for sure. On a more positive note, we found a way to respond after going behind and then get the win. So I do think we are growing in that regard."
Kate McKay tied the game up with her second goal of the season with less than eight minutes left in regulation. Hannah Knych sent a cross deep into the left side of the box, Anna Rico headed it over to McKay and McKay headed it into the net.
After the Panthers dominated possession and scoring chances in the second half, the Bulldogs recorded the game's first goal in the 71st minute. Zoey Conrad scored from a few yards outside box with a shot that just sneaked under the crossbar.
Pitt faces The Citadel again Sunday at 11 a.m.
Notes
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Off a corner kick by Hailey Davidson, Emily Yaple was knocked over in the left side of the box to draw the penalty kick.
Automatic @amanda_westt does it again??
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) September 24, 2020
Pitt 2, The Citadel 1
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"We were very fortunate today as it was probably our worst performance this season," said Pitt head coach Randy Waldrum. "Credit to Citadel, who made it difficult for us. I just felt we were flat and uninspired until late in the second half. We started to play a bit better late in the second half and overtime. I did think Hannah Kynch came on and made a huge impact in the game. She was a bright spot for sure. On a more positive note, we found a way to respond after going behind and then get the win. So I do think we are growing in that regard."
Kate McKay tied the game up with her second goal of the season with less than eight minutes left in regulation. Hannah Knych sent a cross deep into the left side of the box, Anna Rico headed it over to McKay and McKay headed it into the net.
Team captain @ktkmck leading the late rally!
— Pitt Women's Soccer (@Pitt_WSOC) September 24, 2020
Pitt 1, The Citadel 1
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After the Panthers dominated possession and scoring chances in the second half, the Bulldogs recorded the game's first goal in the 71st minute. Zoey Conrad scored from a few yards outside box with a shot that just sneaked under the crossbar.
Pitt faces The Citadel again Sunday at 11 a.m.
Notes
- West moved into a tie with Roosa Arvas (2012-14) for the fourth-most points (42) in program history.
- West has recorded a goal in all five games this season.
- The five victories to start the season is the second-longest winning-streak in school history, as the 2015 team rattled off eight wins in a row.
- The Panthers picked up their fourth road win of the season, the first since winning four times away from home in 2014.
- The win was the first as a ranked team in school history.
- Robinson (5-0) made one save and allowed just her first goal of all season.
- Pitt had the decisive advantage in shots (15-6), shots on goal (7-2) and corner kicks (8-1).
- West placed a game-high three of five shots on goal.
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Team Stats
PITT
CIT
Goals
2
1
Shots
15
6
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
1
5
Corners
8
1
Fouls
8
17
Scoring Plays
Zoey Conrad (1)
GOAL by CIT Zoey Conrad (FIRST GOAL), goal number 1 for season.
70:30
McKay, Kate (2)
Assisted By: Rico, Anna , Knych, Hannah
GOAL by PITT McKay, Kate, Assist by Rico, Anna and Knych, Hannah, goal number 2 for season.
82:06
West, Amanda
PITT West, Amanda PENALTY KICK GOAL.
93:00
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
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Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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