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Steve McLaughlin
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UMass Lowell UML (4-11-2, 3-4-1)
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Winner Hartford HARTFORD (9-6-2, 5-2-1)
UMass Lowell UML
(4-11-2, 3-4-1)
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Hartford HARTFORD
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UMass Lowell UML 0 0 0 0 0
Hartford HARTFORD 0 0 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Hartford Sports Information

Women's Soccer Advances to AE Semis Behind Vitiello's OT Heroics

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford women's soccer team advances to the semifinals of the America East Tournament after defeating UMass Lowell in double overtime on Al-Marzook Field on Sunday. Senior Skylar Vitiello scored the golden goal in the 105th minute to propel the third-seeded Hawks past the sixth-seeded River Hawks.
 
Hartford moves to 9-6-2 overall with the win, while UMass Lowell closes out its 2019 campaign with a 4-11-2 record.

PHOTO GALLERY
 
 
HARTFORD 1, UMASS LOWELL 0 (2ot)
Hartford keeper Maia Perez and her counterpart Annerens Tijm came away with two saves apiece in the opening half, as the match was scoreless at intermission. 
 
UMass Lowell threatened in the second half, but the Hawks dodged a bullet when Emily Nelson's shot from on top of the box just cleared the scoreboard in the 72nd minute. Minutes later, Perez came up with what was arguably her biggest save on the afternoon, as she rejected a point-blank-range header from Lily Fabian to keep the match scoreless. 
 
The Hawks, who had the better of play in the first overtime period, nearly ended the match in the 95th minute when senior Madison Stabile's shot from 50-yards out went just over the crossbar. With just over five minutes remaining in the match, senior Sierra Stone set up Stabile, who finished on the lone shot attempt of the stanza. 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE & HARTFORD NOTES
  • The Hawks improve to 18-12-3 in the postseason with Sunday's win
  • This marks Hartford's second straight semifinal appearance, and its eighth in the past nine years
  • Two of Vitiello's five goals this season have been game winners
  • With the assist on the game winner, Stone has now had a hand in 10 of the Hawks' last 11 goals
  • Hartford improves to 7-1-0 all-time against UMass Lowell, including 4-0 on Al-Marzook Field
  • Perez, who finished with a game-high four saves, earned her sixth shutout of the season, and the 15th of her career
  • UMass Lowell held a 10-8 advantage in shots, while Hartford held the edge in corner kicks at 7-2
 
NEXT ON TAP
The third-seeded Hawks advance to the semifinals of the America East Tournament to take on second-seeded and defending America East Champion UAlbany on Thursday. The rematch of last season's semifinal matchup is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff from Tom and Mary Casey Stadium.
For more information on the Hartford women's soccer team, stay with HartfordHawks.com for updates and follow the team on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
 
 
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