Frostburg State women’s soccer advanced to the Mountain East Conference Tournament semifinals by defeating Charleston (WV) 6-5 in penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw through regulation and overtime on Nov. 1 in Frostburg, Md.
Kelly Dougherty scored the deciding penalty kick, placing her attempt into the left side of the goal. The conversion came after Frostburg State goalkeeper Mia Graff dove left to stop Jennifer McArthur’s penalty kick and put the Bobcats one successful attempt from advancing.
Frostburg State Advances After Scoreless Match
Frostburg State held a 24-5 advantage in shots and a 9-1 edge in shots on goal, but neither team scored during regulation or overtime. Dougherty had several chances during the match, including a shot that Charleston goalkeeper Ines Degli Esposti tipped onto the post.
Charleston’s Zailee Roberts also hit the post, while Graff helped keep the Golden Eagles scoreless. The result gave Frostburg State its seventh consecutive shutout.
Bobcats Advance to MEC Semifinals
Frostburg State improved to 14-2-3, while Charleston (WV) finished its season at 6-7-6. The Bobcats had secured the Mountain East Conference North Division championship with a 1-0 victory over Fairmont State before the quarterfinal.
Frostburg State will host Point Park in the MEC Tournament semifinal round on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in Frostburg.
MSB Analysis
Frostburg State created the larger share of the match’s chances, but the Bobcats needed penalty kicks to settle a scoreless quarterfinal. Graff’s save and Dougherty’s decisive conversion delivered the result after 110 minutes without a goal.
Source: Original report
