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Eastern Overcomes Two-Goal Second-Half Deficit to Upend UIC, 3-2
8/22/2024 8:29:00 PM | Soccer
Sarah Van Euwen nets 89th-minute goal to stun Flames
CHICAGO, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team rallied from a two-goal second-half deficit to upend UIC, 3-2, Thursday, Aug. 22, at Flames Field.
Sophomore Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) netted the game-winner in the 89th-minute off an Eagle corner kick.
How It Happened
UIC opened the match's scoring in the 14th minute as the Flames outshot the Eagles, 9-1 in the first half.
The Flames added a second goal in the 49th minute before senior Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic) got the Eagles on the scoreboard just 55 seconds later on a majestic free kick inside the left post from 30 yards out.
Sophomore Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) netted an equalizer in the 64th minute on dishes from redshirt freshman Josie Langhans (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) and junior Scarlett Thomas (Sterling Heights, Mich./Utica Academy for International Studies/Missouri).
After the Eagles staved off a pair of Flames' corner kicks in the final minutes, EMU earned a corner off its own. O'Farrell had her shot blocked, but Van Euwen one-touched a strike from 10 yards out inside the left post to give Eastern the win.
The Flames won the battle in shots by a 16-11 margin, and in corner kicks by a 4-3 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 2-0-0 on the year while UIC moved to 1-1-0.
» O'Farrell netted her 10th career goal and first since facing Purdue Fort Wayne, Sept. 7, 2023.
» Sipsock scored her sixth career goal and opens the 2024 season with points in consecutive matches after recording an assist against Oakland University, Aug. 15.
» Van Euwen's goal marked the first of her career, as well as her first career points. She was also the lone Eagle field player to play all 90 minutes.
» Van Euwen's game-winner at the 88:05 mark marks the Eagles' second game-winner in as many matches, both of which came with less than six minutes to play. Sophomore Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) scored the game-winner against Oakland at the 84:55 mark, Aug. 15. The 88:05 mark is EMU's latest game-winner since Amanda Cripps netted a goal at the 88:47 mark at Ball State University, Nov. 3, 2019.
» With Van Euwen's 88:05 game-winner and Susey's 84:55 game-winner vs. Oakland, Aug. 15, Eastern has back-to-back matches with a game-winner after the 80th minute for the first time since 2017 (80:55, Nicole Remedios vs. Youngstown State University, Sept. 8, 2017; first overtime, Maria Cobetto vs. Oakland, Sept. 10, 2017). This season marks the first time in program history Eastern has back-to-back matches with a game-winner after the 84th minute.
» Langhans made her first career start while redshirt sophomore Lucia Johnson (Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin/Akron) and Thomas made their Eastern debuts.
» Redshirt sophomore Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) was credited with six saves.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with UIC, 5-0-0. Despite conceding at least one goal in all five matches, the Eagles have used multi-goal efforts to put all five all-time meetings in the win column.
» The Eagles came back from a two-goal second-half deficit for the first time since topping Western Michigan University, Oct. 6, 2019.
» Eastern started 2-0 for the first time since 2014. EMU started 2014 by winning 2-0 matches against Fordham University, Aug. 22, and Indiana University, Aug. 24.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan hosts Youngstown State Sunday at 1 p.m. at Scicluna Field. A pre-game Senior Day celebration will begin 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
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).
Sophomore Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) netted the game-winner in the 89th-minute off an Eagle corner kick.
How It Happened
UIC opened the match's scoring in the 14th minute as the Flames outshot the Eagles, 9-1 in the first half.
The Flames added a second goal in the 49th minute before senior Maddie O'Farrell (Haslett, Mich./Lansing Catholic) got the Eagles on the scoreboard just 55 seconds later on a majestic free kick inside the left post from 30 yards out.
Sophomore Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) netted an equalizer in the 64th minute on dishes from redshirt freshman Josie Langhans (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) and junior Scarlett Thomas (Sterling Heights, Mich./Utica Academy for International Studies/Missouri).
After the Eagles staved off a pair of Flames' corner kicks in the final minutes, EMU earned a corner off its own. O'Farrell had her shot blocked, but Van Euwen one-touched a strike from 10 yards out inside the left post to give Eastern the win.
The Flames won the battle in shots by a 16-11 margin, and in corner kicks by a 4-3 margin.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 2-0-0 on the year while UIC moved to 1-1-0.
» O'Farrell netted her 10th career goal and first since facing Purdue Fort Wayne, Sept. 7, 2023.
» Sipsock scored her sixth career goal and opens the 2024 season with points in consecutive matches after recording an assist against Oakland University, Aug. 15.
» Van Euwen's goal marked the first of her career, as well as her first career points. She was also the lone Eagle field player to play all 90 minutes.
» Van Euwen's game-winner at the 88:05 mark marks the Eagles' second game-winner in as many matches, both of which came with less than six minutes to play. Sophomore Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) scored the game-winner against Oakland at the 84:55 mark, Aug. 15. The 88:05 mark is EMU's latest game-winner since Amanda Cripps netted a goal at the 88:47 mark at Ball State University, Nov. 3, 2019.
» With Van Euwen's 88:05 game-winner and Susey's 84:55 game-winner vs. Oakland, Aug. 15, Eastern has back-to-back matches with a game-winner after the 80th minute for the first time since 2017 (80:55, Nicole Remedios vs. Youngstown State University, Sept. 8, 2017; first overtime, Maria Cobetto vs. Oakland, Sept. 10, 2017). This season marks the first time in program history Eastern has back-to-back matches with a game-winner after the 84th minute.
» Langhans made her first career start while redshirt sophomore Lucia Johnson (Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin/Akron) and Thomas made their Eastern debuts.
» Redshirt sophomore Ella Holland (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody/Samford) was credited with six saves.
Historical Notes
» After today's contest, Eastern leads in the all-time series with UIC, 5-0-0. Despite conceding at least one goal in all five matches, the Eagles have used multi-goal efforts to put all five all-time meetings in the win column.
» The Eagles came back from a two-goal second-half deficit for the first time since topping Western Michigan University, Oct. 6, 2019.
» Eastern started 2-0 for the first time since 2014. EMU started 2014 by winning 2-0 matches against Fordham University, Aug. 22, and Indiana University, Aug. 24.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan hosts Youngstown State Sunday at 1 p.m. at Scicluna Field. A pre-game Senior Day celebration will begin 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
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
EMI
UIC
Goals
3
2
Shots
11
16
Shots on Goal
7
9
Saves
6
4
Corners
3
4
Fouls
11
7
Scoring Plays
Emmy Higgins (1)
Assisted By: Riley Collett
GOAL by UIC Higgins, Emmy Assist by Collett, Riley.
13:43
Shelsea Rigby (1)
GOAL by UIC Rigby, Shelsea.
47:18
Maddie O'Farrell (1)
GOAL by EMI O'Farrell, Maddie.
49:10
Olivia Sipsock (1)
Assisted By: Josie Langhans , Scarlett Thomas
GOAL by EMI Sipsock, Olivia Assist by Langhans, Josie and Thomas, Scarlett.
62:11
Sarah Van Euwen (1)
GOAL by EMI Van Euwen, Sarah.
88:05
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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