OWINGS MILLS, MD - The Villa Julie Women's soccer team matched highly regarded York College for over 90 minutes, almost coming close to causing one of the upsets of the season. After 90 minutes the score was even at 1-1 but with just under 4 minutes left in the first overtime period, the Spartans grabbed the game winner. 

The Mustangs started the game brightly and worked hard all over the field to stop a potent York offense. The game burst into life when the Mustangs grabbed the lead with a quick counter attack involving seniors Katie Orlando (Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall) and Rose Phelan (Carney, MD/Loch Raven).  Orlando against her old team played a great through ball over the top of the defense, and Phelan raced through to poke it by the on-rushing goalkeeper. York outshot Villa Julie in the first half but could not find a way past a strong defense and 8 saves from sophomore goalkeeper Casey Brown (Barnesville, MD/Poolesville) made the score 1-0 at the half in favor of the Mustangs.

The second half was more of the same, with York pressing the Mustangs back in their own half. They tied the game quickly by scoring only three minutes after halftime. The Mustangs responded and shutout the Spartans for the rest of the half, sending the game into overtime. With only four minutes left in the first overtime period, York grabbed the deciding goal, winning 2-1. The Mustangs can be proud of their efforts against a team that won the Capital Athletic Conference last season. 

The Mustangs will not have time to rest as they face non-conference opponent Ursinus College on Villafest weekend. The game is scheduled for a 1pm kick-off at Owings Mills on Saturday 20th October.