September 23, 2010
M-SOCCER ROUNDUP: York pummels Waterloo
Trent Excalibur @ Ryerson Rams
A late goal cost the Ryerson men's soccer team a win over the Trent Excalibur as the teams played to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday.
A familiar fate as it was the second time in three games that the Rams have dropped a one-goal lead in injury time. The Rams (2-0-4) were seconds away from a victory against Queens on Sept. 12 only to end up with a 2-2 draw.
Ryerson dominated possession during the game, and came close to scoring many times. Midfielder Ashkan Mahboubi hit a crossbar early on, and the Rams would hit another in the second.
It wasn't until the 78th minute that Ryerson converted a goal. Alex Braletic put a laser beam off the crossbar and past Trent keeper Josip Bosnjak. Unfortunately for the Rams, Eli Aldansi won the ball in a scramble in the six-yard box and buried it past Christian Maraldo in the 90th minute.
Rams head coach Ivan Joseph has not decided on a number one starter in goal yet for the Rams. While both goalies are playing well and pushing each other, Joseph says he will continue the "flip-flop," until someone claims the top job.
Source: Ryerson Rams Athletics
Waterloo Warriors @ York Lions
The York University Lions men’s soccer team thrashed the Waterloo Warriors 5-1 on Wednesday (Sept. 22) at York Stadium to remain undefeated at home this season.
The Lions went into the game looking for revenge against a Warriors team that stole a win from them last weekend (Sept. 18). The Lions certainly got their revenge and with it moved into sole possession of third place in the OUA West with 12 points.
The Lions dominated the match at both ends of the pitch, netting five goals on nine shots and limiting the Warriors to just three shots on goal. Goalkeeper Sotiri Varlokostas (Toronto) made two saves in another solid performance in goal for the Lions to earn his fourth win of the season.
The Lions lead the OUA league in scoring this season with 21 goals, seven more than second place Western.
Rookie Alon Badat (Thornhill, Ont.) opened the scoring with a goal just five minutes into the match that beat Warriors goalkeeper Rob McMillan (Newburgh, Ont.) and gave the Lions an early lead. Badat has three goals this season and is tied for fifth in OUA league scoring.
Third-year striker Adrian Pena (Woodbridge, Ont.) continued his impressive season with two goals (34’, 45’) and two assists in the game. Pena has six goals this season and sits second in OUA league scoring, one goal behind Niko Mavrikos (Victoria, B.C.) of the Western Mustangs.
Fourth-year midfielder Dominic Antonini (Winnipeg) scored his first goal of the season in the 45th minute to end the first half. The Lions went into halftime with a commanding four-goal lead.
The Warriors played a better second half, but could not generate any offence against a stingy Lions defence.
Midfielder Martino Belligero (Toronto) buried a goal in the 81st minute to end any hope the Warriors had at a comeback. In the 83rd minute, however, the Warriors finally drove through the Lions defence and midfielder Jesse Bean (Waterloo, Ont.) scored to break the shutout.
Brock Badgers @ McMaster Marauders
The Brock Badgers returned to St. Catharines with a 1-0 loss after being defeated by the McMaster Marauders at Ron Joyce Stadium.
Aaron Boothe (Whitby, Ont.) scored the lone goal of the game to improve the Marauders’ record to 4-2-1 for third place in the OUA. The Badgers fall to 2-3 this season.
Matthew Grant (Brampton, Ont.) made ten saves against the Badgers to mark 19 in the last two games.
Source: Marauder Athletics
