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Timberlane survives late scare, moves to semis

Undefeated Timberlane survived despite Manchester Memorial tying the game with 6 seconds left yesterday.

The Owls, however, regrouped  in overtime when Nikki Rothwell drew a defender, then dropped off a pass to Emily Cannon who scored from midcircle with 6:36 left in OT to give No. 1 Timberlane a 2-1 victory over No. 8 Memorial in Class L quarterfinal action.  

"It was definitely unfortunate," Timberlane coach Mim Ryan said about surrendering the 1-0 lead so late. "We had the ball in their end 28 1/2 out 30 minutes. We just couldn't covert. Their goalie keep them in it."

Emily scored both goals. Rothwell recorded both assists. 

"Both Emily and (Rothwell) have carried us," Ryan said. "They know they always have to play well and be on. They are equally as important. They control the play." 

Timberlane took 19 shots and had 19 corners.
"Of anything that (not converting) is the most frustrating thing," Ryan said.

Timberlane plays No. 4 Exeter at 7 p.m. on Wednesay at Exeter.
"We just have to step up and covert on our opportunites," Ryan said. "I told the girls Lady Luck was on our side today."