Marian University women’s soccer (0-1-0, 0-0-0 NACC) allowed a goal with just 1:07 left in the match in a 3-2 loss against Carthage.
 

• Carthage got off to a fast start and capitalized with a goal off of a corner kick just 1:23 into the game.
• Marian bounced back nicely and controlled the pace of play for the majority of the half.
• Sophomore Emily Gordillo would strike from the corner of the box in the 21st minute to put the game at 1-1.
• That score held going into halftime.
• Gordillo struck again for her second goal with a blast from 35 yards out at the 67:38 mark to put Marian ahead for the first time.
• This lead didn’t last long as the Firebirds tied the game again just 4:50 later.
• Gordillo was then turned away twice by the top woodwork in the 80th and 84th minute to keep the game at 2-2.
• A centering pass that led to a collision in the box saw Carthage retake the lead with 1:07 left in the match.
• Marian was able to send two shots in the final minute, one being on goal, but couldn’t find an equalizer.

• Marian held a hefty 27-8 advantage in shots with a 13-5 edge in shots on goal.
• Each team had three corner kicks in the first half but the Firebirds finished with a 5-3 advantage.
• Marian hasn’t won its season opener since the 2019 season, a 4-0 victory at home over Beloit.
• Carthage improves to 3-0-1 all-time against Marian with the win.

	Sophomore Emily Gordillo had the first multi-goal game of her career.
	Senior Baylee Alvarado had a pair of shots, one being on goal.
	Junior Chelsea King (0-1-0) made a save in each half.