The match was a back-and-forth affair in the beginning until Temple struck first in the 63rd minute off a penalty corner. The Terps equalized three minutes later thanks to an Alina Stahl goal, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Nemzer and her team weren’t satisfied with the result, hoping to come out of Philadelphia with a win. However, they were proud of the fight and resilience they displayed—two concepts that have developed into the team’s calling card.
“I talk about response a lot and I think that the team responded well,” Nemzer said.
“You can tell how resilient we are, we weren’t going to settle for being down for long,” Stahl added.
After the game, Stahl had rave reviews for her head coach.
“(Nemzer’s) great,” Stahl said. “She’s one of the most inspiring coaches I’ve ever met. She wants all of us to succeed not only for her program, but for ourselves as well. She cares so much, it makes you want to perform for her and get her the results. It’s definitely upsetting that we didn’t get the win tonight, but hopefully soon.”
And despite the disappointment over the tie, Nemzer remained steadfast in her appreciation for the opportunity she has as the Maryland women’s soccer coach.
“The first one’s over, so now I kinda get to take a deep breath,” she said. “I feel very lucky and honored that I get to coach this program and I will continue to give everything I have. I’m excited to grow with this team.”
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