Pirates Take No. 3 Memphis to the Wire in 1-0 Quarterfinal Loss
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla – The East Carolina soccer team fought hard but fell to an 87th-minute winner against [translate: No. 3 Memphis] in the American Conference Quarterfinal on Monday night.
East Carolina (6-8-4, 4-4-2 American) showed great resilience, repeatedly challenging the nation’s only undefeated team. [translate: Juliana Viera] made a remarkable clearance off the line, worthy of a SportsCenter Top 10 moment. Despite the effort, Memphis (16-0-2, 9-0-1 American) managed 20 shots with 10 on goal but couldn't be stopped for long.
The Pirates matched the No. 3 team in the country for over 86 minutes without wavering. However, Memphis’s quality eventually prevailed.
Ashley Henderson scored the decisive goal, proving why she is the deserving recipient of the American Player of the Year award.
Match Summary
- East Carolina University record: 6-8-4 overall, 4-4-2 conference
- Memphis record: 16-0-2 overall, 9-0-1 conference
- Final score: East Carolina 0, Memphis 1
Memphis has been dominant this season, outscoring opponents 48-6, emphasizing how impressive East Carolina’s effort was despite the loss.
Author’s summary: East Carolina fought bravely against top-ranked Memphis, showcasing strong defense and perseverance before conceding a late-winning goal by the standout Ashley Henderson.
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