Story by Shawn Smith, University of Minnesota Crookston Sports Information Director.
The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team picked up a 2-1 victory over the University of Sioux Falls Thursday, September 26 at Bob Young Field. Brooklyn Fischbach (Sr., F, South St. Paul, Minn.) scored two goals in the final 20 minutes, including one in the final minute, to give the Golden Eagles the 2-1 victory.
The Golden Eagles were guided by Fischbach, who accounted for both goals. The senior has scored four of the team’s five goals in the last two seasons. Tessa VanOverbeke (So., D/F, Hartford, S.D.) added an assist for U of M Crookston.
Chernecki had the first shot on goal in the first half just under seven minutes into the game. USF got a shot on target in the 10th minute from Abby Whittington. The Cougars got another opportunity following a corner on a shot from Mariah Siem, put away by Jordan Metz (Fr., GK, Lino Lakes).
USF broke the scoreless tie in the 41st minute on a goal from Julia Kreutner, off an assist from Taylor Wit. The Cougars went into the locker room with a 1-0 advantage.
Chernecki notched the first shot on goal in the second half at the 60:43 mark. The next shot on goal didn’t come until the 72nd minute from Abby Fettinger (Sr., D, White Bear Lake). Immediately after, Fischbach found the back of the net to tie the game 1-1.
Minnesota Crookston sought the game-winner in the final minutes. Christopherson had a pair of chances, followed by one from Kedin Geremiah (So., F, Winnipeg, Manitoba). It wasn’t until the Golden Eagles won a corner kick in the final minute, with Tessa VanOverbeke played a beautiful ball in the box, put away by Fischbach to send Minnesota Crookston to a 2-1 victory.
Metz played a full 90 minutes, saving three, and allowing one goal. Caroline Titze allowed two goals, notching six saves. Minnesota Crookston finished the game with 12 shots, eight on goals. Sioux Falls notched 12 shots, four on frame. The Golden Eagles picked up two shots apiece from Tyler Chernecki (Fr., F, Winnipeg, Manitoba), Sydney Christopherson (Fr., MF/F, Sioux Falls, S.D.), Emmah Burnes (So., MF, Tulare, Calif.), Greta Saylor (Sr., MF, New Brighton), and Fischbach.
Minnesota Crookston improved to 1-4-1 (1-2 NSIC) with Thursday’s win. They picked up their first win of the season, and their first victory since a 2-1 win over Upper Iowa University October 7, 2022. Sioux Falls dropped to 0-6 (0-2 NSIC) with the loss. Minnesota Crookston picked up their first win over USF since October 10, 2015, and their first road win over the Cougars since October 11, 2014.
The Golden Eagles will continue their season Sunday, September 29 with a non-conference game at the University of Jamestown.
