Thursday, October 27
Los Angeles, Calif.
2:00 PM
USC
10-2-3, 6-1-2
2
vs
1
Washington
9-5-3, 3-5-1
1
2
F
Washington
1
0
1
USC
1
1
2
Photo by: John McGillen
No. 18 USC Women's Soccer Powers Past Washington, 2-1
October 27, 2022 | Women's Soccer
LOS ANGELES – The No. 18 USC women's soccer team picked up a hard-fought victory at home, taking down Washington 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.
USC moves to 10-2-3 overall and 6-1-2 in Pac-12 play, while Washington falls to 9-5-3, 3-5-1. The win marks the eighth consecutive full season that USC has recorded double-digit victories (excluding the shortened 2020 season).
It was a back and forth contest as USC jumped in front on a 12th minute goal from Helena Sampaio, but the Huskies equalized just before the half. Sampaio was again in on the winner as she set up Croix Bethune for a beautiful goal in the 48th minute.
The Trojan defense held firm for the final 32 minutes of play, battling through a second half that saw 12 combined fouls and six yellow cards between the teams. Anna Smith made six saves in the game, with one of her biggest coming in the 66th minute when she made a kick save on an open shot from a Washington attacker.
USC had a 22-12 shots advantage and 9-3 advantage in corner kicks.
GOALS
12' – USC: Helena Sampaio (assisted by Simi Awujo, Croix Bethune) – Bethune sent a corner in from the right side and Awujo headed it across the box to Sampaio who poked it home.
43' – WASH: Kelsey Branson (unassisted) – Branson had her first shot saved, but followed it up and tapped in the rebound.
48' – USC: Croix Bethune (Helena Sampaio) – Sampaio chipped a ball into the box from the left side and Bethune beat the keeper to it and flicked it in.
UP NEXT
The Trojans stay home to face Washington State on Sunday at noon. That game can be seen live on the Pac-12 Network.
USC moves to 10-2-3 overall and 6-1-2 in Pac-12 play, while Washington falls to 9-5-3, 3-5-1. The win marks the eighth consecutive full season that USC has recorded double-digit victories (excluding the shortened 2020 season).
It was a back and forth contest as USC jumped in front on a 12th minute goal from Helena Sampaio, but the Huskies equalized just before the half. Sampaio was again in on the winner as she set up Croix Bethune for a beautiful goal in the 48th minute.
The Trojan defense held firm for the final 32 minutes of play, battling through a second half that saw 12 combined fouls and six yellow cards between the teams. Anna Smith made six saves in the game, with one of her biggest coming in the 66th minute when she made a kick save on an open shot from a Washington attacker.
USC had a 22-12 shots advantage and 9-3 advantage in corner kicks.
GOALS
12' – USC: Helena Sampaio (assisted by Simi Awujo, Croix Bethune) – Bethune sent a corner in from the right side and Awujo headed it across the box to Sampaio who poked it home.
43' – WASH: Kelsey Branson (unassisted) – Branson had her first shot saved, but followed it up and tapped in the rebound.
48' – USC: Croix Bethune (Helena Sampaio) – Sampaio chipped a ball into the box from the left side and Bethune beat the keeper to it and flicked it in.
UP NEXT
The Trojans stay home to face Washington State on Sunday at noon. That game can be seen live on the Pac-12 Network.
Team Stats
WAS
USC
Goals
1
2
Shots
12
22
Shots on Goal
7
10
Saves
6
6
Corners
3
9
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Helena Sampaio (1)
Assisted By: Simi Awujo , Croix Bethune
Shot at far post from header flick off corner
11:34
Kelsey Branson (4)
First shot saved, rebound tapped in
42:46
Croix Bethune (8)
Assisted By: Helena Sampaio
Ball played into box, one-time finish
47:35
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
6
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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