GCU, UMKC battle to 0-0 tie in Kansas City

Friday, October 14

Kansas City, Mo.

6:00 p.m.

Grand Canyon

5-8-1, 1-1-1WAC

Missouri-Kansas City

4-7-4, 1-0-2WAC

OT 3

OT 4

Grand Canyon

UMKC

10/14/2016 9:29:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Imani Suber

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Grand Canyon women's soccer team battled for 110 minutes in a match against UMKC that ended in a 0-0 tie. GCU's defense was the story of the match as GK Blakely Fraasch and the backline thwarted 15 shot attempts and nine UMKC corners.

The Lopes improve to 5-8-1 on the season and 1-1-1 in conference play.

How it Happened:
In a scoreless first half, Fraasch and the backline played lights out defense throughout the first half as the Roos put up eight shots and six shots on goal and drew seven corner kicks. Fraasch continued to make stops and showed her athleticism and strength after she laid out for a huge save after the Roos drew a penalty kick. As a result, GCU and UMKC entered the half at 0-0.

In an intense second half that produced three yellow cards, GCU and the Roos battled for another 45 minutes, but yielded zero points. While UMKC's offense remained on attack and ratted off another six shots in the second half, GCU's defense was relentless making stops, blocking shots and thwarting every Roo scoring opportunity. GCU's offense produced a trio of shots and had good opportunities but couldn't find the back of the net before the end of regulation.

In the following overtime periods, GCU and UMKC continued to go back-and-forth with neither team yielding to the other. In double overtime, UMKC fired off a shot to start the final period of play, Fraasch came up with her ninth save of the night to keep the match scoreless.

The Lopes then mounted a offensive rally as Rachel Mina fired off a shot that was saved by the UMKC keeper followed by a corner kick. Unfortunately, GCU couldn't capitalize on the corner kick, but concluded the night with a final defensive stand after clearing the box after the Roos kicked the final corner kick of the night with the final minutes ending the contest at 0-0.

Lopes Quotes:
Head Coach Derek leader
"It was definitely a tough match for us to play. UMKC presented us with loads of issues in midfield and on their surface. I think we showed resiliency and grew throughout the match."

Up Next:
The Lopes continue their road swing against Chicago State on Sunday, Oct. 14. Match time is set for 11 a.m. MST.