Conference Championship Sunday is here, but the best goal we’ve seen in a while came int he semifinals of the Big East tournament. Providence senior Catherine Zimmerman scored from about 35 yards out on Friday, drilling a shot over the head of Georgetown goalkeeper Emma Newins, who was caught out of position. Have a look at this gem:
Zimmerman with a goal from WAAAAAAY downtown puts @PC_WomensSoccer on top 1-0 in the #BIGEASTwsoc semifinals https://t.co/evVf5PAoOW
— BIG EAST Champs (@BIGEASTchamps) November 7, 2015
How ambitious was Zimmerman? Well, about 10 minutes before scoring from 35 yards, she nearly found net from 40 yards.
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The match ended 1-1 in extra time before Providence pulled the upset, winning 4-2 in the shootout. Providence will play Butler in the Big East Championship on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
