2004 Girls State Soccer Tournament .

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Class 2A Semifinals - Johnston 1, Dowling Catholic 0


Kelsey Brown's goal in the first three minutes of the first half was all Johnston needed to advance to the Class 2A Championship game as the fourth-ranked Dragons edged Dowling Catholic 1-0.

Johnston, making its first-ever state tournament appearance, will face Iowa City West in the 2A championship game at 1 p.m.

Brown's goal was the difference maker in an otherwise evenly played match. Dowling outshot Johnston, 9-8, with Johnston goalkeeper Mallory Beck making nine saves.

Johnston improves to 15-2 while Dowling Catholic ends its season at 15-2. Both of the Maroons losses were to Johnston.

Dowling Catholic (15-2) 0 0 -- 0
Johnston (15-2) 1 0 -- 1

Goals:

2:38 J Kelsey Brown