On Saturday night, the Oregon Ducks pulled off an incredible late-game comeback to defeat the California Golden Bears 3-2 in a Pac-12 matchup. The Ducks had been trailing 2-0 going into the fourth quarter, but they managed to score three unanswered goals in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory.
The Ducks had been struggling throughout the game, unable to get anything going offensively. They were outshot by the Golden Bears 15-7 in the first half and had only one shot on goal. But in the fourth quarter, Oregon finally got their offense going, scoring three times in the final five minutes of the game.
The first goal came from forward Kasey Smith, who scored off a rebound from a shot by midfielder Emma Johnson. Johnson then scored the second goal herself, taking a pass from defender Madison Smith and firing it past the California goalkeeper. Finally, forward Maddy Miller scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of the game, taking a pass from midfielder Sydney Johnson and slotting it into the back of the net.
The victory was a huge one for Oregon, as it was their first win against California since 2016. The Ducks had been on a five-game losing streak against the Golden Bears, but they managed to break that streak with this impressive late-game comeback.
The win was also a big boost for Oregon’s postseason hopes. With the victory, they now have a record of 8-3-1 and are in third place in the Pac-12 standings. The Ducks have two games remaining in their regular season schedule and will need to win both of them to have any chance of making the NCAA tournament.
Overall, it was an incredible late-game comeback by the Oregon Ducks, who managed to pull off a 3-2 victory over California in a crucial Pac-12 matchup. The Ducks will now look to carry this momentum into their remaining two games and make a push for the NCAA tournament.
