The Mexico girls didn't need penalty kicks on Wednesday night.
Just before the end of the second 10-minute overtime period, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Kirksville 2-1 in their North Central Missouri Conference opener and record their first win over the Lady Tigers since 2019. Brenda Matuz scored on a rebound goal, following a long shot by Emily Moppin, just before the the game clock reached zero. It was the first double-overtime game and victory for Mexico since it beat Eugene 3-2 on the road a season ago. Moppin scored the game's first goal in the 24th minute, and Kirksville tied the game on Lauren Alrbight's penalty kick in the 69th minute. Shots were about even with Mexico holding the advantage at 13-12.
Mexico plays at Jefferson City (4-2) at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
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