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Photo by: Chuck Marvel
Jackson's Late Header Lifts CSUN to Thrilling 2-1 Win at Bakersfield
10/24/2024 9:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.---CSUN Women's Soccer earned an important three points in the Big West standings with a thrilling 2-1 road victory over Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday evening the Main Soccer Field. Cailey Jackson headed in the game winner in the 87th minute to lift the Matadors to the victory while Cassidy Imperial-Pham netted her first goal of the season earlier in the match. In goal, Riley Liebsack was credited with four saves in the match.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
After Bakersfield recorded the first two shots of the match, the Matadors would break the scoreless tie in the 17th minute. A CSUB clear out led to the scoring play as Ashly Torres followed with a pass to the left near post where Imperial-Pham found the back of the net on a diving header in front of the goal.
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CSUN led until the 32nd minute when a costly foul just above the top of the box led to solid field positioning for Cal State Bakersfield. Miah Thomas took the free kick and delivered a high shot that sailed over the outstretched hands of Liebsack into the net. Minutes later, Angelica Claiborne put a shot on frame from close range, but goalkeeper Mya Clarke made a two-handed save as the score remained deadlocked at 1-1 heading into intermission.
The teams battled it out over the final 45 minutes of action with each side looking for the go-ahead tally. Jackson had a pair of shots stopped by Clarke early in the second half while the 'Runners were denied on stops from Liebsack in the 52nd and 60th minutes of play. CSUB threatened again on an attempt from Kim Garcia, but Liebsack stuffed the low shot in the 77th minute.
CSUN also had its share of looks throughout the second half, producing eight total shots in the period. However, the go-ahead goal would not come until the 87th minute after a Bakersfield foul. On the free kick, the ball was kicked inside a crowd in front of the goal before Samantha Healy reclaimed possession for CSUN and directed a pass to the six yard mark where Jackson headed a high shot into the net to put the Matadors on top 2-1.
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Bakersfield frantically looked for the equalizer and picked up several looks at the net moments after the Jackson goal, but CSUN's defense stood tall during a wild sequence. In a crucial defense stand, Liebsack made two saves from close range, one of which from the ground, and Claiborne made a third save at the goal line before the Matadors were able to clear the ball out of their box. CSUN controlled the clock over the last two minutes to ensure the 2-1 victory.
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NOTES OF THE GAME
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"We are absolutely thrilled with our team's gritty performance tonight. They listened and executed our game plan and we were able to capitalize on our opportunities. This will give us a lot of confidence going into our last game at UC Davis. We can't wait!"
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UP NEXT
CSUN wraps up the regular season with a road match at UC Davis next Thursday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
After Bakersfield recorded the first two shots of the match, the Matadors would break the scoreless tie in the 17th minute. A CSUB clear out led to the scoring play as Ashly Torres followed with a pass to the left near post where Imperial-Pham found the back of the net on a diving header in front of the goal.
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WHAT A GOAL!
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) October 25, 2024
Cassidy Imperial-Pham puts CSUN ahead 1-0 with the diving header from Ashly Torres.#GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/rTYZqaXxax
CSUN led until the 32nd minute when a costly foul just above the top of the box led to solid field positioning for Cal State Bakersfield. Miah Thomas took the free kick and delivered a high shot that sailed over the outstretched hands of Liebsack into the net. Minutes later, Angelica Claiborne put a shot on frame from close range, but goalkeeper Mya Clarke made a two-handed save as the score remained deadlocked at 1-1 heading into intermission.
The teams battled it out over the final 45 minutes of action with each side looking for the go-ahead tally. Jackson had a pair of shots stopped by Clarke early in the second half while the 'Runners were denied on stops from Liebsack in the 52nd and 60th minutes of play. CSUB threatened again on an attempt from Kim Garcia, but Liebsack stuffed the low shot in the 77th minute.
CSUN also had its share of looks throughout the second half, producing eight total shots in the period. However, the go-ahead goal would not come until the 87th minute after a Bakersfield foul. On the free kick, the ball was kicked inside a crowd in front of the goal before Samantha Healy reclaimed possession for CSUN and directed a pass to the six yard mark where Jackson headed a high shot into the net to put the Matadors on top 2-1.
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CARDIAC CAILEY!
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) October 25, 2024
Jackson gives CSUN the lead in the 87th minute at Cal State Bakersfield.#GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/B9ycbyn7Y2
Bakersfield frantically looked for the equalizer and picked up several looks at the net moments after the Jackson goal, but CSUN's defense stood tall during a wild sequence. In a crucial defense stand, Liebsack made two saves from close range, one of which from the ground, and Claiborne made a third save at the goal line before the Matadors were able to clear the ball out of their box. CSUN controlled the clock over the last two minutes to ensure the 2-1 victory.
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NOTES OF THE GAME
- With the win, CSUN has moved into a tie for sixth place in the Big West standings with UC Irvine heading into Sunday's competition in the Big West. The Matadors will be off this weekend before closing the regular season next Thursday.
- The Matadors improved to 5-10-3 overall and 3-3-3 in Big West play while Cal State Bakersfield falls to 6-10-3 overall and 4-3-2 in conference.
- CSUB led in the shot department, 13-11, but each side finished with five shots on goal apiece.
- The teams combined for seven corner kicks with Bakersfield finishing with four.
- Jackson's goal was her fourth of the season. She also finished with four shots and three on goal for the match.
- Imperial-Pham's goal was her third of her career.
- Torres posted her third assist of the season to move into the team lead.
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"We are absolutely thrilled with our team's gritty performance tonight. They listened and executed our game plan and we were able to capitalize on our opportunities. This will give us a lot of confidence going into our last game at UC Davis. We can't wait!"
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UP NEXT
CSUN wraps up the regular season with a road match at UC Davis next Thursday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
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#GoMatadors
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Team Stats
CSUN
CSUB
Goals
2
1
Shots
11
13
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
4
3
Corners
3
4
Fouls
10
18
Scoring Plays
Cassidy Imperial-Pham (1)
Assisted By: Ashly Torres
GOAL by CSUN Imperial-Pham, Cassidy Assist by Torres, Ashly.
16:34
Miah Thomas (2)
On a free kick
31:12
Cailey Jackson (4)
Assisted By: Samantha Healy
GOAL by CSUN Jackson, Cailey Assist by Healy, Samantha.
86:04
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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