Friday, October 18
Berkeley, Calif.
4:00 PM
USC
11-2-1, 4-2-0
0
at
3
California
10-3-2, 2-2-2
1
2
F
USC
0
0
0
California
1
2
3
Fourth-Ranked Trojans Fall at Cal, 3-0
October 18, 2019 | Women's Soccer, Features
BERKELEY, Calif. – The No. 4 USC women's soccer team suffered its first road defeat of the season on Friday afternoon, falling to Cal 3-0 in a Pac-12 matchup.
The Trojans fall to 11-2-1 overall and 4-2-0 in Pac-12 play, while Cal improves to 10-3-2 overall and 2-2-2 in conference action.
It was the first time all year the Trojans have been shut out or trailed by multiple goals, as the Golden Bears scored once in the first half and twice in the second. The Trojans had plenty of chances with a 16-10 shot advantage, but couldn't find the quality finish they needed.
Luca Deza put the Bears on top midway through the first half, and then would later assist Emma Westin on the third goal of the game late in the second. Paige Metayer scored the second goal on a corner.
The Trojans got Kaylie Collins back in goal in the second half, as the reigning Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Year saw her first action since the opening week of the season. Tara McKeown led USC with seven shots in the game.
GOALS
27' – CAL: Luca Deza (assisted by Abi Kim) – Kim sent a ball back from the endline towards the middle of the area and Deza ran onto it and score with her right foot inside the right post.
55' – CAL: Paige Metayer (assisted by Mia Corbin) – Corbin sent a corner into the box and Metayer poked it home in the midst of traffic.
82' – CAL: Emma Westin (assisted by Luca Deza) – Deza sent a free kick from just outside the penalty area on target, but it was saved by Kaylie Collins, Westin was there to put the rebound home, though.
UP NEXT
The Trojans return home for their final two home matches of the regular season next week, when they host Washington State on Thursday and Washington on Sunday.
The Trojans fall to 11-2-1 overall and 4-2-0 in Pac-12 play, while Cal improves to 10-3-2 overall and 2-2-2 in conference action.
It was the first time all year the Trojans have been shut out or trailed by multiple goals, as the Golden Bears scored once in the first half and twice in the second. The Trojans had plenty of chances with a 16-10 shot advantage, but couldn't find the quality finish they needed.
Luca Deza put the Bears on top midway through the first half, and then would later assist Emma Westin on the third goal of the game late in the second. Paige Metayer scored the second goal on a corner.
The Trojans got Kaylie Collins back in goal in the second half, as the reigning Pac-12 Goalkeeper of the Year saw her first action since the opening week of the season. Tara McKeown led USC with seven shots in the game.
GOALS
27' – CAL: Luca Deza (assisted by Abi Kim) – Kim sent a ball back from the endline towards the middle of the area and Deza ran onto it and score with her right foot inside the right post.
55' – CAL: Paige Metayer (assisted by Mia Corbin) – Corbin sent a corner into the box and Metayer poked it home in the midst of traffic.
82' – CAL: Emma Westin (assisted by Luca Deza) – Deza sent a free kick from just outside the penalty area on target, but it was saved by Kaylie Collins, Westin was there to put the rebound home, though.
UP NEXT
The Trojans return home for their final two home matches of the regular season next week, when they host Washington State on Thursday and Washington on Sunday.
Coach's thoughts after a tough loss at Cal.#FightOn | #FocUSed pic.twitter.com/ff4Iv7FiuB
— USC Women's Soccer (@USC_WSoccer) October 19, 2019
Team Stats
USC
CAL
Goals
0
3
Shots
16
10
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
2
6
Corners
8
4
Fouls
8
14
Scoring Plays
Deza, Luca (5)
Assisted By: Kim, Abigail
GOAL by CAL Deza, Luca (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Kim, Abigail, goal number 5 for season.
26:39
Metayer, Paige (3)
Assisted By: Corbin, Mia
#23 finishes far post off corner from #3
54:39
Westin, Emma (8)
Assisted By: Deza, Luca
GOAL by CAL Westin, Emma, Assist by Deza, Luca, goal number 8 for season.
81:58
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
7
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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