MEXICAN NATIONALS EDGE LBSU 2-1
Rewoldt Gives Beach Lead, Mexico Scores Twice to Win
LONG BEACH, CA-- The Mexican National team edged host Long Beach State 2-1 in an exhibition women’s soccer match on Thursday, scoring two quick goals in the 65th minute.
The Beach took a 1-0 lead in the second half as Marcia Rewoldt came down the right side and launched a shot from 25 yards out. The ball hit the upper crossbar and gave LBSU a one-goal advantage at 46:30. The 49ers held on to the lead until the 65th minute.
Mexico then put scored twice in the 65th minute, as Iris Mora took a pass from Maria de Jesus Castillo from the left side and tied the game at 1-1 at 64:50. Forty-four seconds later, Maribel Dominguez took a pass from Mora and scored from straight out at 65:34.
The first half saw a defensive draw as the 49ers allowed the Mexican National Team to take just one shot on goal over the first 45 minutes.
The Beach return to regular season action on Sunday, when they host Nevada at 1 p.m. LBSU hosts San Diego State on Tuesday at 3 p.m. MEXICO 0-2--2
LBSU 0-1--1 (exhibition) Shots: LBSU 12, Mexico 15
Goalies: LBSU-Meghan Hartwyk (0 GAA, 1 save, 45 minutes), Hannah Cochrun (2 GAA, 4 saves, 45 minuts). Mexico-Pamela Tajonar (0 GAA, 2 saves, 45 minutes), Alba Garcia (1 GAA, 3 saves)
Scoring: Marcia Rewoldt, LBSU (unassisted), 46:30; Iris Mora (Maria De Jesus Castillo), 64:50; Maribel Dominguez, MEX (Mora), 65:34
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