Troy, Ala (TROJANVISION) — Thursday night Troy Soccer played host to the Texas State Bobcats, but unfortunately that match did not end the way the Trojans hoped it would.
After a highly contested first half that saw both teams put the ball in the back of the net, Texas State scored an 82nd minute goal to give the Bobcats a 2-1 win against the Trojans.
“I thought we battled against a team that’s top of the conference on our side of the division,” said head coach Stuart Gore. “I think we went toe-to-toe and got a deserving goal.”
The goal that put the Trojans level with the Bobcats was none other than an “Olimpico” goal, also known as a goal straight from a corner kick.
“Dolce’s [Dolce Villaflor] got it in her locker,” Gore said. “We’re normally good of set pieces so sometimes teams are waiting for Delaney Wells to come to the back post and head it. I think the goalkeeper jumped out too early and she obviously helps it in.”
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That goal also ended a four match goalless streak for the Trojans, which happened to be their longest slump since 2009.
“It’s great that we broke our goal drought,” said Gore.
However, the 2-1 final score did not come without controversy as a bobcat defender made a dangerous tackle on Trojan forward Tatum Tishler that, if called, would have awarded the Trojans with a penalty kick and a chance to level the match.
“I didn’t see the ball move, so I think it was a foul on Tatum,” said Gore. “I’m gonna go back and watch it.”
Another controversy in the match came when goalkeeper Une Georgsen suffered a blow that forced her to leave the match in the first half while the Bobcat was only shown a yellow card.
“It’s probably a concussion,” said Gore. “The medical team will look at her tomorrow and see how she feels. The girl didn’t really try to make a play on the ball, and I think the referee has got to do a better job at protecting Une.”
