By OkayGoal 
GREENSBORO, N.C. After four straight draws, the Methodist women’s soccer team found its second winning touch again on Wednesday afternoon, edging Greensboro College 1–0 in USA South matchup at Pride Field.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Methodist def. Greensboro, 1–0
Records: Methodist 2-0-6 (1-0-2 USA South), Greensboro 5-4-2 (1-2-0 USA South)
Location: Pride Field; Greensboro, North Carolina
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The opening half proved to be evenly matched, with both sides creating chances but unable to break through. The Monarchs and the Pride both had two shots, but junior Allye Carter of Methodist was the only player to have a shot on goal.
- After halftime, Greensboro ramped up its attack, sending in a few shots that were handled calmly by the Monarchs goalkeeper, senior Carolina Simpkins.
- With time winding down, the breakthrough came in the 82nd minute in unconventional fashion. A back pass intended for the Pride’s goalkeeper slipped past her and rolled into the net for an own goal, handing the Monarchs a 1–0 advantage.
- Greensboro pressed for an equalizer in the minutes, but Methodist’s defense held firm, denying a pair of chances–including a potential one-on-one that was pulled back due to a foul–before closing out the shutout victory.
NUMBERS
- Five different Monarchs registered shots, with Carter leading the way with two.
- Simpkins posted a clean sheet with a game-high three saves.
- The Monarchs earned their second win of the season and their first USA South road victory.
UP NEXT
Methodist returns home after a two-week road stretch, hosting Brevard College in a USA South clash on Saturday, October 4. First kick is scheduled for Noon.