Trey Burnett
LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College women’s soccer battled Garden City to a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon at Redskin Field in windy conditions with gusts reaching 30 mph.
The Lady Saints (4-7-3, 1-6-3 KJCCC) played with the wind at their backs during the first half and controlled much of the action, outshooting the Broncbusters 7-1 over the opening 45 minutes. Despite the advantage, Seward was unable to break through and the match remained scoreless at halftime.
Garden City (7-6-3, 1-6-3 KJCCC) struck first in the 71st minute when Lillian Scott found the back of the net off an assist from Olivia Forsyth.
Seward answered six minutes later. Luz Felix finished a pass from Julia Astrath in front of goal to level the match at 1-1 in the 77th minute.
Neither side could find a go-ahead goal over the final minutes as the teams settled for the draw.
The Lady Saints held an 8-7 edge in total shots, while Garden City owned a 3-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Christie Kannengiesser made two saves in 90 minutes for Seward, while Garden City’s Isabelle Barsk recorded one save.
The physical contest featured seven cards and multiple stoppages throughout the afternoon.
Seward returns to action Wednesday at 6 p.m. when the Lady Saints host Coffeyville.
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