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PORTLAND, Ore. – The Ducks (4-2-1) lost 1-0 in overtime to Portland State (3-2-2) Friday afternoon in Portland, Ore., at Hillsboro Stadium. A goal in the 93rd minute from the Vikings’ Tamia Hasan ended what was an evenly-matched game.
How It Happened: The Vikings quickly struck in overtime when Tamia Hasan provided the golden goal for Portland State. The team leader in shots (17) had yet to score a goal this year, but a good ball through the middle of the Duck defense from Ariana Cooley proved to be the difference-maker. Abby Steele came out to challenge Hasan and attempted to cut down the angle, but Hasan beat her low to the near post.
Just before time expired in the second half, Oregon had their best chance of the afternoon in the 89th minute when Bri Pugh was fouled in the box and the Ducks earned a penalty kick. Archer – who was a perfect two-for-two on penalty kicks entering the game – took the penalty kick, but the Vikings’ keeper guessed correctly and dove to her left to make the save on Archer’s attempt.
What It Means: The Ducks’ loss to Portland State was the third-consecutive overtime game for Oregon. In total, Oregon is 1-1-1 in overtime games on the year.
The Vikings kept pace with an Oregon team who has been especially effective in second halves this year. Portland State outshot the Ducks 13-9, but Oregon managed to produce more corners (6-3). Today’s 9-shot performance was a season-low for the Ducks. Today’s game also was the first time since their season-opener at Wisconsin (1-0, loss) that the Ducks did not manage to score.
Portland State’s Pressure: The Vikings’ consistent on-ball pressure was largely what led to the Ducks’ season-low shot output. As the game wore on, however, the Portland State defense over-extended at times, which allowed for a handful of good Oregon chances.
Pugh had a couple hard shots in the last ten minutes of the game, and the Ducks’ four second half corners all came in the last 31 minutes of the second half. The Ducks’ showed signs of wearing down Portland State’s defense, but they were unable to convert.
Steele Hung Tough: Even though neither team piled up a large amount of shots, both squads had a few close calls. Steele had a save in the 56th minute where she blocked a Portland State shot off a corner that would have gone in if she were not perfectly positioned. On another occasion later in the half, she challenged a Viking attacker and poked out her right hand to deflect the close-range shot and preserve the then-0-0 tie.
PK Save, Momentum Shift: Archer’s penalty kick in the 89th minute was a golden opportunity for the Ducks. Archer put the shot where she wanted to, but the Viking keeper made the save of the game. The save swung the momentum into the favor of the Vikings and they struck quickly in overtime.
Next Up: Oregon will stay on the road and travel to BYU for a game next Thursday, Sep. 18, in Provo, Utah, at 6 p.m. The Ducks faced the then-No. 6-ranked Cougars at home last season and held them to a 0-0 tie.
How It Happened: The Vikings quickly struck in overtime when Tamia Hasan provided the golden goal for Portland State. The team leader in shots (17) had yet to score a goal this year, but a good ball through the middle of the Duck defense from Ariana Cooley proved to be the difference-maker. Abby Steele came out to challenge Hasan and attempted to cut down the angle, but Hasan beat her low to the near post.
Just before time expired in the second half, Oregon had their best chance of the afternoon in the 89th minute when Bri Pugh was fouled in the box and the Ducks earned a penalty kick. Archer – who was a perfect two-for-two on penalty kicks entering the game – took the penalty kick, but the Vikings’ keeper guessed correctly and dove to her left to make the save on Archer’s attempt.
What It Means: The Ducks’ loss to Portland State was the third-consecutive overtime game for Oregon. In total, Oregon is 1-1-1 in overtime games on the year.
The Vikings kept pace with an Oregon team who has been especially effective in second halves this year. Portland State outshot the Ducks 13-9, but Oregon managed to produce more corners (6-3). Today’s 9-shot performance was a season-low for the Ducks. Today’s game also was the first time since their season-opener at Wisconsin (1-0, loss) that the Ducks did not manage to score.
Portland State’s Pressure: The Vikings’ consistent on-ball pressure was largely what led to the Ducks’ season-low shot output. As the game wore on, however, the Portland State defense over-extended at times, which allowed for a handful of good Oregon chances.
Pugh had a couple hard shots in the last ten minutes of the game, and the Ducks’ four second half corners all came in the last 31 minutes of the second half. The Ducks’ showed signs of wearing down Portland State’s defense, but they were unable to convert.
Steele Hung Tough: Even though neither team piled up a large amount of shots, both squads had a few close calls. Steele had a save in the 56th minute where she blocked a Portland State shot off a corner that would have gone in if she were not perfectly positioned. On another occasion later in the half, she challenged a Viking attacker and poked out her right hand to deflect the close-range shot and preserve the then-0-0 tie.
PK Save, Momentum Shift: Archer’s penalty kick in the 89th minute was a golden opportunity for the Ducks. Archer put the shot where she wanted to, but the Viking keeper made the save of the game. The save swung the momentum into the favor of the Vikings and they struck quickly in overtime.
Next Up: Oregon will stay on the road and travel to BYU for a game next Thursday, Sep. 18, in Provo, Utah, at 6 p.m. The Ducks faced the then-No. 6-ranked Cougars at home last season and held them to a 0-0 tie.
