Women's Soccer Claims Charlotte Classic Championship
September 07, 2003 | Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The East Carolina women's soccer team captured the Charlotte Classic Tournament championship with a,1-1 double overtime tie against the Delaware Blue Hens in Sunday's early morning match, at Transamerica Field in Charlotte, N.C.
The Pirates (2-1-1) out shot the Blue Hens (2-1-1) by a 12-10 margin including four shots during the overtime period. ECU got behind when Caryn Blood found Francesa Termini in the 13th minute of the match for an early 1-0 lead.
Sophomore Rachelle Cabeceiras got the Pirates on scoreboard with just one second left to play in the half when Penny Perrott received a throw in and found Cabeceiras on a cross to tie the match at 1-1.
With neither team able to score in the second half, the Pirates and Blue Hens went into double overtime before the match was considered a tie. The Pirates had four shots to win the match, but was unable to find the net.
"This was a great physical match between two good teams," said ECU head coach Rob Donnenwirth. "Both teams played great today and had chances to win. Our backfield played great today and great this weekend in just allowing one goal in two games."
Four Lady Pirates were named to the all-tournament team with senior Penny Perrott earning MVP honors. Perrott helped the Pirates neutralize its opponents offense in the two-game tournament, with the Pirates allowing one goal over 200 minutes of playing time. Along with Perrott, fellow senior Tina Rivera and sophomores Rachelle Cabeceiras and Meghan McCallion were also honored on the all-tournament team.
ECU will return to action this Friday, Sept. 12 when they travel to Gainesville, Fla., to face nationally ranked Florida Gators (No. 7) at 7 pm. The Pirates next home match will take place on Sept. 14 against Western Carolina at 1 pm.
ECU Del Goals 1 1 Shots 12 10 Saves 6 5 Corner Kicks 1 6 Fouls 12 21
