MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State Moorhead soccer fell in heartbreaking fashion on Friday afternoon in NSIC play. The visiting Winona State Warriors scored with less than a second remaining in regulation to win, 1-0.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, both teams continued to battle for possession and scoring opportunities throughout the second half. MSUM goalkeeper Emilia Bukholt Kristensen kept the Dragons within striking distance, making six saves, including several key stops to keep Winona State off the scoreboard.
The Dragons created several chances of their own, finishing with eight shots, including two on goal. Kaci Malo and Alivia Thompson each recorded a shot on target, while Lilly Allen and Mary Cox also registered shots for MSUM.
Winona State finished with 17 shots, including seven on goal, and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. The Dragons' defense and Kristensen kept the Warriors scoreless until the final moments.
With the clock winding down, Winona State's McKayla Paukner found the back of the net at the 89:59 mark off assists from Olivia Schneider and Kyleigh Jannisch, giving the Warriors the 1-0 victory.
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The Dragons (2-6-2, 1-5-1 NSIC) is set to host Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m.
