Soccer: Hofland sets scoring mark

From wire reports • August 23, 2009

In the opening match of the 2009 season, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns played in-state rival, McNeese State to a double overtime 1-1 draw Friday night at the Ragin’ Cajuns Track and Soccer Facility.

During the match, UL senior Courtney Hofland, became the Cajun’s all-time goal scorer after scoring late in the second half.

The Cowgirls struck first and grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the first half when Jana Barrow found the back of the net at the 15:54 mark. 

At the end of the first period, McNeese managed to out shoot UL 10-2, with five shots on goal.

The Ragin’ Cajuns’ goalkeeper, Amanda Moorefield, tallied four saves during the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, the Ragin’ Cajuns were able gain an advantage when McNeese’s Jordan Picu garnered her second yellow card and was ejected from the match at the 57:14 mark.

Hofland was able tie the match, 1-1, after the Cajuns were awarded a penalty kick with 7:15 left in the second half to send the match into overtime. With the goal, Hofland became UL’s all-time career leader with 16 goals.

With mere seconds left at the end of the first overtime, the Ragin’ Cajuns sent two consecutive shots at McNeese’s net but both ricocheted off the post to send the game into the second overtime.

In the second overtime, the Cajuns were able to get off seven shots but none found their mark and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

As a team, UL recorded 21 shots and eight shots on goal with McNeese firing 19 shots and nine on goal. Hofland led the way for UL tallying six shots and Kelli Jestes recorded four. Four other Cajuns had two shots each.

Moorefield won the battle in the net, registering eight saves to Cassandra Reed’s seven.

The Ragin’ Cajuns return to the pitch today to take on Stephen F. Austin. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.