Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, September 22
Ypsilanti, Mich.
4 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
1-4-3, 0-0-1
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vs
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Central Michigan
1-5-2, 0-0-1
1
2
F
Central Mich.
0
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Eastern Mich.
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Photo by: Steven King/Steve King Studios
Lefebvre Scores to Help Eagles to 1-1 Draw with CMU
9/22/2022 7:41:00 PM | Soccer
Eastern slips to 1-4-3 on the year following their home MAC-opening tie
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University soccer program saw Jamie Lefebvre (London, Ontario-A.B. Lucas Secondary) score on a beautiful running header, but it was not enough as the Eagles played visiting Central Michigan University to a 1-1 draw Thursday, Sept. 22, in both sides' Mid-American Conference opener. The Eagles (1-4-3, 0-0-1 MAC), who were playing on the new artificial turf installed at Scicluna Field for the first time this year, fired 21 shots overall and 12 on frame as the Chippewas (1-5-2, 0-0-1 MAC) scored in the 65' to force the eventual draw.
How It Happened
The Eagles were on the front much of the match as was evidenced by a 21-12 shot advantage on the day, including a 13-4 lead in the first half. After several attempts on goal were turned aside by CMU goalkeeper Emma Shingler, the Eagles struck in the 28'. On the play, Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich.-Lansing Catholic) stole the ball and carried down the left flank. From there, she lofted a pass over the defense and into the 18-yard box where Lefebvre ran under the ball and headed it past the CMU keeper for the 1-0 lead. The goal is the first of the season for Lefebvre.
After the break, the visitors turned the tables and produced several strong chances. On their tying play, the Chippewas send Ashley Scesniak to take a corner kick that fell to the ground in the middle of the penalty area where Lauren Walker was able to poke the ball home to tie the match at 1-1.
Both sides had equally impressive chances to win the contest in the later minutes. First, CMU drove in and the ball came to Matilda Melin, who moved in on goal from the right corner and tried to go low, but Eastern's Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich.-Plymouth) came up big for one of her five saves as she slid low and took away the angle to knock the ball away for a throw-in. With under 40 seconds remaining, it was Eastern's turn with Lefebvre almost netting a brace as she took a through pass to the top of the area and tried to fire past the on-coming keeper, but her shot just missed the post, keeping the match at 1-1.
Game Notes
» Eastern slips to 1-4-3 (0-0-1 MAC) on the year while Central Michigan moves to 1-5-2 (0-0-1 MAC).
» The Eagles are now 16-7-4 all-time against the Chippewas and are 8-4-2 when playing in Ypsilanti. Additionally, the draw gives Eastern a result against its rival for the fifth time in the past six meetings with last year's 2-1 overtime loss the lone blemish.
» Eastern played its first match at Scicluna Field in 2022 after renovations forced the Eagles to Brighton for their first three contests. The last time the Eagles played at Scicluna was Oct. 28, 2021, a 2-1 overtime loss to CMU.
» Lefebvre's goal is the first of the year for the sophomore and also gives her first points of the campaign.
» With her goal, Lefebvre is the eighth different Eagle to find the back the net in 2022 and the 11th different player to record at least one point.
» O'Farrell's assist on the goal is her second of the season and moves her into the team lead with six points on two goals and two assists in 2022.
» Vittoria Greco (Brooklin, Ontario-Brooklin) led the team in shots with five on the day, including a team-high four on goal, as five different Eagles tallied three or more shots in the contest.
» CMU goalkeeper Emma Shingler recorded 11 saves on the day for the Chippewas to tie for the eighth-most saves by a keeper in a match played at Scicluna Field.
Historical Notes
» Eastern is now 246-227-63 all-time, needing just four more wins to reach the 250-win milestone.
» The Eagles are 14-7-5 in their first conference match of the season and 17-5-4 in their first home MAC match.
» Eastern remained undefeated when their first league contest of the season is played at home, moving to 9-0-2.
» The Eagles' three draws in 2022 mark back-to-back seasons with three ties and marks the first time this has happened since the 2015 (three) and 2016 (four) campaigns.
» Eastern has now tallied three or more draws in a single season for the 12th time in its 27-year history.
NEXT UP
The Eagles return to action Sunday, Sept. 25, in a 1 p.m. road meeting at Ball State University.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
How It Happened
The Eagles were on the front much of the match as was evidenced by a 21-12 shot advantage on the day, including a 13-4 lead in the first half. After several attempts on goal were turned aside by CMU goalkeeper Emma Shingler, the Eagles struck in the 28'. On the play, Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich.-Lansing Catholic) stole the ball and carried down the left flank. From there, she lofted a pass over the defense and into the 18-yard box where Lefebvre ran under the ball and headed it past the CMU keeper for the 1-0 lead. The goal is the first of the season for Lefebvre.
After the break, the visitors turned the tables and produced several strong chances. On their tying play, the Chippewas send Ashley Scesniak to take a corner kick that fell to the ground in the middle of the penalty area where Lauren Walker was able to poke the ball home to tie the match at 1-1.
Both sides had equally impressive chances to win the contest in the later minutes. First, CMU drove in and the ball came to Matilda Melin, who moved in on goal from the right corner and tried to go low, but Eastern's Rebecca Przybylo (Canton, Mich.-Plymouth) came up big for one of her five saves as she slid low and took away the angle to knock the ball away for a throw-in. With under 40 seconds remaining, it was Eastern's turn with Lefebvre almost netting a brace as she took a through pass to the top of the area and tried to fire past the on-coming keeper, but her shot just missed the post, keeping the match at 1-1.
Game Notes
» Eastern slips to 1-4-3 (0-0-1 MAC) on the year while Central Michigan moves to 1-5-2 (0-0-1 MAC).
» The Eagles are now 16-7-4 all-time against the Chippewas and are 8-4-2 when playing in Ypsilanti. Additionally, the draw gives Eastern a result against its rival for the fifth time in the past six meetings with last year's 2-1 overtime loss the lone blemish.
» Eastern played its first match at Scicluna Field in 2022 after renovations forced the Eagles to Brighton for their first three contests. The last time the Eagles played at Scicluna was Oct. 28, 2021, a 2-1 overtime loss to CMU.
» Lefebvre's goal is the first of the year for the sophomore and also gives her first points of the campaign.
» With her goal, Lefebvre is the eighth different Eagle to find the back the net in 2022 and the 11th different player to record at least one point.
» O'Farrell's assist on the goal is her second of the season and moves her into the team lead with six points on two goals and two assists in 2022.
» Vittoria Greco (Brooklin, Ontario-Brooklin) led the team in shots with five on the day, including a team-high four on goal, as five different Eagles tallied three or more shots in the contest.
» CMU goalkeeper Emma Shingler recorded 11 saves on the day for the Chippewas to tie for the eighth-most saves by a keeper in a match played at Scicluna Field.
Historical Notes
» Eastern is now 246-227-63 all-time, needing just four more wins to reach the 250-win milestone.
» The Eagles are 14-7-5 in their first conference match of the season and 17-5-4 in their first home MAC match.
» Eastern remained undefeated when their first league contest of the season is played at home, moving to 9-0-2.
» The Eagles' three draws in 2022 mark back-to-back seasons with three ties and marks the first time this has happened since the 2015 (three) and 2016 (four) campaigns.
» Eastern has now tallied three or more draws in a single season for the 12th time in its 27-year history.
NEXT UP
The Eagles return to action Sunday, Sept. 25, in a 1 p.m. road meeting at Ball State University.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
Team Stats
CMU
EMU
Goals
1
1
Shots
12
21
Shots on Goal
6
12
Saves
11
5
Corners
3
4
Fouls
9
8
Scoring Plays
Jamie Lefebvre (1)
Assisted By: Maddie O'Farrell
GOAL by EMU Lefebvre, Jamie Assist by O'Farrell, Maddie.
27:44
Lauren Walker (1)
Assisted By: Ashley Scesniak
GOAL by CMU Walker, Lauren Assist by Scesniak, Ashley.
64:34
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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