The Benedictine Mesa Women's Soccer Team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Justice College in an intense matchup. Benedictine dominated early, with
Brylee Rod scoring the opening goal just five minutes in. The team maintained pressure, earning several corners and shots on goal. Despite relentless efforts from
Julia Bodelasse and
Mellysa Galiz, Justice College's goalkeeper made several crucial saves, and Benedictine went into halftime leading 1-0.
Justice College responded early in the second half, equalizing in the 51st minute to make it 1-1. Benedictine had a chance to regain the lead moments later, but
Maya Shearon's penalty kick was saved. However, the breakthrough came in the 75th minute when Bodelasse scored the decisive goal, assisted by Shearon. Benedictine continued to press, with
Elena Rivera and Bodelasse coming close to extending the lead, but the team held on for a 2-1 victory, showcasing resilience and determination throughout the match.
Key Players:
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Brylee Rod: 4 shots, all on goal, 1 goal
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Julia Bodelasse: 10 shots, 4 on goal, 1 goal
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Maya Shearon: 2 shots, 1 on goal, 1 assist
Looking Ahead:
The Redhawks kick off conference play on Thursday, September 19th, at 5 PM against OUAZ.