Oct. 25, 2009
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The University of Iowa soccer team faced nationally ranked Indiana Sunday. The Hawkeyes battled with the No. 24 Hoosiers, but late game mistakes led to opposing team goals. Indiana outlasted Iowa , 2-0.
“It was really a battle out there today. Indiana capitalized on our mistakes late in the game which is what ultimately led to the goals,” Head Coach Ron Rainey said. “We played really hard at times out there, but we need to take advantage of the opportunities we make in the attacking third. It was a tough result, but I hope our team will keep the effort level up for senior night Friday (Oct. 30) in Iowa City.”
Iowa struggled to keep possession in the first half of the game. Alex Seydel took sole shot for Iowa in the first half. Seydel sent one in at the 10 minute mark that flew high of the goal.
Emily Moran was in goal for Iowa and defended three shots on goal.
Dana Dalrymple attacked the goal in the 56th minute with a shot that was high, but followed the next minute with another that was saved by Indiana goalkeeper Lex Dickison. Seydel also fired one at the net in the 74th minute, but Dickison was there for the stop.
In the 83rd minute, Jocelyn Moses rebounded one inside the box for the score.
Seydel lined up for a penalty kick in the 87th minute, but failed to convert following a controversial call.
Indiana managed to get a last minute score off of a breakaway run at the 89:50 mark.
Seydel led Iowa’s offense with three shots, two on goal. Moran played all 90 minutes in goal for Iowa and recorded four saves in the contest.
The Hawkeyes return to action Friday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa hosts Michigan Friday night and Michigan State Sunday for the final two home games of the season. Friday night’s game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Sunday’s will kickoff at 1 p.m.