Gabriela Demoner ties game in 56th minute

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RINDGE, N.H. (October 17, 2009) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team played Adelphi to a 1-1 draw through regulation and two overtimes on Saturday afternoon at Sodexo Field in Rindge, N.H. The Ravens are 12-3-1 on the season and 10-2-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference. Adelphi’s record went to 8-4-2 overall and 6-4-2 in the league.

Senior midfielder Gabriela Demoner (Vitoria, Brazil) tied the game at 1-1 in the 56th minute with a sweet goal from 35 yards out. She gathered a loose ball near the top-left corner of the box, turned, and fired a shot that beat the Adelphi goalkeeper into the upper right corner of the net. It was Demoner’s NCAA-leading 26th goal of the season, and marked the second-straight game she accounted for all the goals scored for Franklin Pierce. Demoner notched both goals in Franklin Pierce’s 2-1 win over Merrimack on Wednesday night.

The teams played most of the remaining minutes in regulation near the midfield stripe. However, they both had at least two strong scoring chances in the final minutes, but could not convert.

Junior forward Angelika Johansson (Falkenberg, Sweden) had two close scoring chances in the extra sessions, but Adelphi goalkeeper Dorothy Connolly was able to make two saves to preserve the tie.

The outcome marked the first tie for the Ravens this season as they are battling for key positioning in the Northeast-10 Conference with the tournament beginning in two weeks.

Freshman goalkeeper Casey Edward (Marshfield, Mass.) made six saves in the contest as her record is now 4-2-1 on the year. Franklin Pierce held a 28-13 advantage in shots.

The Ravens return to action Tuesday when they play host to Saint Anselm at 4 p.m. in Sodexo Field. The game will mark Senior Day as the team’s seniors will be honored prior to the contest. For more information on Franklin Pierce women’s soccer, please visit the team’s page at athletics.franklinpierce.edu(.)