Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/22/09
From Press Releases
The United States rallied from a 9-4 halftime deficit and stunned defending world champion Australia, 10-9, in a thrilling victory today at the 2009 Federation of International Lacrosse World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic.
The US, which fell behind, 5-0, got the equalizer from Acacia Walker (2g) on a free position, and Sarah Albrecht (3g) scored the game-winner late in the game on an assist from Caroline Cryer (1g, 2a).
Six different players scored in a balanced offensive effort from the Americans. Team captain Michele DeJuliis, the owner of Philly-based Ultimate Goal Club, had a goal and an assist for the US squad.
Megan Huether (Lutherville, Md./Duke ’06) relieved starting goalie Devon Wills (3 saves) (Denver, Colo./Dartmouth ’06) to start the second half and anchored the shut-out with six saves.
First place United States now stands 4-0 and will enter quarterfinals Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. EST (4:00 p.m. Prague time) against the winner of the “Play In” match between Ireland and the Czech Republic.
BOX SCORE
USA: Sarah Albrecht (3g); Katie Rowan (2g, 1a); Acacia Walker (2g); Caroline Cryer (1g, 2a); Michelle DeJuliis (1g, 1a); Kristen Kjellman (1g); Lindsey Munday (2a); Caitlyn McFadden (1a); Katie Chrest (1a); Megan Huether (6 saves); Devon Wills (3 saves).
AUS: Stacey Morlang (3g, 1a); Jen Adams (2g); Hannah Nielsen (1g, 2a); Cassandra Cursaro (1g); Courtney Inge (1g); Marlee Paton (1g); Meredith Carre (1a).
SCORES
Pool A
United States 10, Australia 9
England 20, Japan 3
Pool B
Wales 10, Scotland 6
Czech Republic 15, New Zealand 3
Pool C
Ireland 12, Haudenosaunee 6
Denmark 15, Korea 2
Netherlands 17, Austria 2
