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Trojans Shut Down Seminoles In Final

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By CHRIS DUNCAN, The Associated Press

Published: December 10, 2007

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Finally the best in its city, the Southern California women's soccer team is also now the best in the nation.

Marihelen Tomer and Janessa Currier scored goals as the Trojans beat Florida State 2-0 on Sunday in the final of the NCAA Women's College Cup.

The Trojans (20-3-2) had never advanced past the second round of the NCAA Tournament before this season, their first under Coach Ali Khosroshahin. To make the run even sweeter, USC snapped a nine-game losing streak to top-ranked UCLA, 2-1, in Friday's semifinals, ruining the Bruins' fifth straight appearance in the final four of women's soccer.

The Trojans took the title with its fifth shutout of the tournament and 16th in 25 games this season. This one was the most impressive of all - the Seminoles led the nation with 81 goals this season.

Florida State (18-6-3), playing in its third consecutive College Cup, was shut out for only the second time this season. The Seminoles also were playing in the championship game for the first time, a big step for a program that's only existed since 1995.

The Trojans' defense repelled every Florida State threat, disrupting the Seminoles' smooth passing game and locking up leading scorers Mami Yamaguchi and Sanna Talonen.Currier put the game out of reach with 14:58 left. Ashli Sandoval lofted a corner kick high into the goalie's box and Currier volleyed it toward the net. The ball ricocheted off a Florida State defender and Currier blasted in the rebound.

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