DEMOREST, Ga. – The Piedmont women’s soccer team used a second half rally to push past Asbury for a 2-0 Senior Day win on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Demorest.
After having its offense stifled in the first half, the Lions roared to life early in the second half, as Paige Kluba slipped past the Asbury back line and finished a perfectly placed feed from Sierra Judson to score the only goal Piedmont needed.
Then, for good measure, Sophie Wells made an immediate impact, adding to the score line for her first career goal in a Piedmont uniform.
Prior to the contest, the Lions honored 12 seniors for their contributions to the program.
It was a slow start offensively for both teams, but especially the Lions, who were held without a shot in the first 45 minutes by a stout Eagles defense. However, Piedmont goalkeeper Haylee Dornan did her part to keep the game scoreless, making a pair of first half saves.
Piedmont emerged from the halftime break with renewed energy, with Kluba finding her second goal of the campaign off Judson’s first assist.
It did not take long for the Lions to extend their lead, as Wells entered the game and found the back of the net less than a minute later off a blast from just outside the box.
Asbury mounted a furious attack in the final minutes, but did not convert, thanks to more good work in goal from Dornan.
Up next, the Lions will be right back in action, hosting CCS foe Berea tomorrow at 11 a.m.
TURNING POINT:
– Kluba and Wells delivered goals within the first 15 minutes and change of the second half to change the tenor of the contest.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
– Kluba and Judson reversed roles on Saturday, as Judson (the team’s leading goal scorer) found Kluba (the team’s assist leader) for the game-winner.
– Wells made her short time on the pitch count, scoring mere seconds after entering the game for the first time.
WELCOME BACK ALUMNI:
– The Lions welcomed back a number of alumni to the WAC on Saturday
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
– The Eagles held a 17-7 shot advantage but the Lions were able to convert two of their three on target shots into goals.
