M-SOCCER ROUNDUP: Queen's, Carleton battling for first in OUA East
October 5 - Laurier @ McMaster
Despite a clear territorial advantage, the McMaster men’s soccer team could not find the net and had to settle for a 0-0 draw against the visiting Laurier Golden Hawks.
Chasing the York Lions for first place in the OUA West division, the Marauders were hoping to pick up three valuable points in the standings, while third-place Laurier wanted to gain ground on McMaster, which sits ahead in second spot. The Marauders entered play as the 6th-ranked team in the national top-ten.
It appeared the Marauders had taken the lead in the first half when Andrew Pastoric got his boot on a McMaster corner kick, but the offside flag went up in a close call that negated the goal.
In the second half, McMaster continued to carry the play and had some dangerous chances, but none better than a two-on-one break by Gersi Xhuti and Mark Reilly late in the game. Only a game-saving stop by Laurier keeper Brett Harrington on a shot from Xhuti kept the game scoreless. The Marauders pressed the attack right through stoppage time, but had to settle for the team’s first draw of the season.
McMaster now has a record of 8 wins, one loss, and one draw in 10 OUA games.
Source: McMaster Sports Info
York @ Guelph
The York Lions scored in the 80th minute to defeat the Guelph Gryphons 1-0 Friday in men’s soccer action played at the Gryphons Soccer Complex.
The disappointing loss drops the Gryphons to 5-5-1 and keeps the Lions’ undefeated streak alive at 10-0-1.
The Gryphons came out determined to topple the No. 1 CIS squad by matching the Lions stride for stride. With a strong cross in the 13th minute to a wide open Mike Bijman (Brantford, Ont.), it seemed as though the Gryphons would be the ones to strike first. However, as the ball soared over the crossbar the home crowd quickly realized the Lions weren’t going down that easily.
Matters for the Gryphons’ defence slowly got worse as Jeremy Gaylor (Mississauga, Ont.) went down in the 20th minute. He would not return for the course of the game. Thankfully Paul Manchisi (Oakville, Ont.) and Justin Springer (Burlington, Ont.) were able to rally the defence around a steady stream of substitutes to fend off the Lions for the rest of the half.
A strong physical play by Jared Agyemang (Brampton, Ont.) tied the shot count up at two and thrust the momentum in Guelph’s favour going into the half.
Determined to crack the scoring stage, both teams were able to double their shots by the 70th minute mark but stellar performances by Chad Paparoni (Brampton, Ont.) and Sotiri Varlokostas in net kept the game tied at zero.
Merely ten minutes later would see the game’s first sign of defensive weakness as York’s Terence Linatoc was able to sneak past Chad Paparoni to tally the game winning goal. A free kick for Guelph in the 90th minute was too little too late as the toughened Lions defence held out the Gryphon strikers for the duration of extra time.
Source: Guelph Sports Info
Windsor @ Western
The Western Mustangs won against the Windsor Lancers, 1-0 Friday. Windsor sits one spot ahead of Western in the regular season so this game tightened the OUA West standings and made the victory that much sweeter.
Out of the gate, Mustangs Nick Agam and Pat Mroczek breezed through the Lancers, exhibiting exquisite ball skills. The team integrated Vince Caminiti into the mix, but he didn’t quite get to the ball in time for a scoring opportunity.
It was a slippery game played in a London monsoon. Mustangs in white, the drenched players persevered. Eighteen minutes into the game the Windsor goalie fell prey to the slip and slide that was TD Waterhouse stadium and after a short intermission Lancer Goalie Sam Atkin came in. TD Waterhouse was just that, a water house.
At 24 minutes Western scored their first goal. Assisted by Vince Caminiti, Eric Amato was able to get a clear shot.
In addition to the TD slip and slide there was another addition to the field. Team captain Andrew Walton and Matt Elias donned the signature Dan Cameira look today, posh black gloves. Evidently, the award for team trendsetter goes to Cameira. He’s even got El Capitano following suit!
At the end of the first half Western led 1-0.
In unrelenting rain, the Mustangs picked up where they left off as the TD slip and slide turned into the TD kiddie pool, full of flaring tempers and tantrums directed at the referees.
Windsor Player Mike Watson received a yellow card after an unsavory tackle on Nick Agam. Ryan Kirk said, “Nick Agam showed great heart when he got up after a dangerous challenge at the 60 minute mark."
Luke Todd intimidated the Lancers forwards into staying out of the Western box. Todd was integral in tonight’s shut out.
At 72 minutes Windsor player Mike Watson received a red card for yet another aggressive tackle. At 81 minutes Windsor player Jack Sargent received a yellow card, which was followed by an immediate red for Brydon Caesar after he tackled Western’s Andrew Walton in one of the dirtiest tackles this season.
The game began appearing more and more aggressive as the rain fell and traction waned.
Source: Western Sports Info
October 6 – Toronto @ Queen’s
A 90th-minute goal by Lucas Lobo gave the No. 7-ranked Queen's Gaels a 2-1 win over the Toronto Varsity Blues in OUA men's soccer action at the West Campus Field, Saturday. Lobo's goal at the death broke a 1-1 tie, and gave the Gaels (8-1-1) sole possession of first place in the OUA East Division.
After a scoreless first half, Kilian Elkinson opened the scoring for U of T in the 64th minute. Henry Bloeman responded for the Gaels seven minutes later to tie the contest back up, setting the stage for Lobo's dramatics.
The Gaels outshot Toronto 8-5, as Dylan Maxwell made four saves to pick up the win. Rob Bruce-Lockhard made six saves in a losing effort for the Blues.
Source: Queen’s Sports Info
Ryerson @ RMC
Goals from four different players propelled the Ryerson Rams men's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over the RMC Paladins on Saturday afternoon. The victory pushes the Rams record to 6-1-3 and extends the team's undefeated streak to nine games. The streak is the longest in Rams soccer history, surpassing the eight game mark from the 2010 season.
Ryerson remains in third place in the east division but has made up significant ground this week, closing the gap to just four points from first place.
The Rams used a quick start on Saturday to guide them to victory. Ryerson peppered eight shots on goal and found the back of the net three times in the first half.
Viktor Anastasov (Toronto) got things started for the Rams just five minutes into the game as he scored his second goal of the year. Defender Sebastian Novais (Oakville, Ont.) scored his first of the year in the 29th minute and freshman Milos Scepanovic (Belgrade, Serbia) tallied his team-leading fifth goal of the season just three minutes later.
Adrian Mancini (Richmond Hill, Ont.) scored on the Rams' only shot of the second half, burying his fourth of the season in the 47th minute.
Goalkeeper Christian Maraldo (Mississauga, Ont.) stopped all five shots he faced to record his second consecutive shutout.
Source: Ryerson Sports Info
UOIT @ Western
The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s soccer team earned their first draw of the season as they tied the Western Mustangs 0-0 on Saturday afternoon to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Travis Martin of Whitby, Ont. stopped all four Western shots on target, going on to earn his second shutout of the season.
Western goalkeeper Ivan Skoko was just as impressive at the other end of the field as he made six saves in the scoreless draw.
After starting the year 0-4-0, UOIT has managed to turn their season around with a 3-4-1 record in their past eight games. The Ridgebacks defence has been a catalyst for the turnaround as they have allowed nine goals in eight games compared to 14 in their first four.
With the draw, the Ridgebacks are 3-8-1 this season and are four points behind the Windsor Lancers (4-5-2) for the final playoff spot in the OUA western conference.
The two teams will square off on Sunday afternoon in Windsor. Game time is 2:15 p.m.
Source: UOIT Sports Info
Waterloo @ McMaster
The McMaster men's soccer team won their ninth game of the season over the Waterloo Warriors at Ron Joyce Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Forward Mark Reilly (Hamilton, Ont.) scored a hat trick in the process to total ten goals on the season thus far.
McMaster's first goal of the game came in the eleventh minute. A cross from defender Robert Schlosser (Stoney Creek, Ont.) from the left sideline would pass Paterson Farrell (Oakville, Ont.) and find Reilly's foot. The ball would find the back of the net for Reilly's eighth of the season.
Reilly's ninth and tenth goals of the season would follow suit. His first would come in the 35th minute and with just five minutes left in the half, Reilly would complete the hat trick, receiving a pass from a fellow Marauder and seeing an open net.
In the second half, McMaster would toy with the Warriors and score a fourth goal to really seal the deal. From a corner kick, Farrell would bury the ball for a goal of his own. This is his eighth of the season. McMaster's fifth goal of the game would come from Muntazir Fadhel (Richmond Hill, Ont.) in the 80th minute. Nate Morris (Mississauga, Ont.) would score McMaster's sixth in extra time.
Reilly's three goals place him third on the top scorers list in the OUA and Farrell currently sits at fourth. McMaster's ninth win of the season sits them comfortably at second in the OUA West with 28 points.
The Marauders are in action next against the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday October 13 at 1pm. The last time these two teams played on September 15, the Marauders won the match up by a score of 3-1.
Source: McMaster Sports Info
October 7 – UOIT @ Windsor
WINDSOR, Ont. – The UOIT Ridgebacks men’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to the Windsor Lancers this weekend.
Michael Pio recorded both Lancer goals, as he scored during at the seven minute mark in the first half and the fourth minute of the second half.
The Ridgebacks sent five shots on target but were unable to find the back of the net.
Windsor earned 2-0 shutouts over the Ridgebacks in both meetings this season. This marks the seventh time UOIT has been shutout in conference play.
UOIT falls to 3-9-1 and are six points behind the University of Guelph (5-5-1) for the final playoff spot in the OUA western conference.
Source: UOIT Sports Info
Ryerson @ Queen’s
The Gaels fought back from a halftime deficit to draw even with the Ryerson Rams, 1-1, in an exciting and aggressive game at the West Campus Field, Sunday.
The Gaels came out firing on all cylinders with two chances coming early from Nathan Klemencic (Trenton, Ont.) and Lucas Lobo (Kingston, Ont.), who was the late game hero of yesterday's match against the Toronto Varsity Blues.
The Gaels however lost control of the game to the Rams, who took over offensively, outshooting the Gaels 6-4 in the first half. In the 42nd minute Nikola Milosevic fired a shot that deflected past the Gaels' Dylan Maxwell (Vancouver, B.C.) to give the Rams the lead.
Queens bounced back in the second half, capitalizing on the chances they had and winning the midfield and possession battles. In the 71st minute Lucas Lobo continued his dominance and netted a chip ball from Nathan Klemencic. Lobo had three shots on the day, all of which were quality chances. Lobo has had a noteworthy weekend for the Gaels, scoring the game-winning goal in yesterdays match and scoring Queen's only marker today.
Dylan Maxwell was solid in net for the Gaels stopping nine of 10 shots faced, many of which were dangerous scoring chances.
Queen's returns to action next Saturday afternoon as they visit North Bay, Ontario to face the Nipissing Lakers, who they beat earlier in the season 1-0. Kickoff is set for 2:15 pm.
Source: Queen’s Sports Info
Toronto @ RMC
The Varsity Blues men’s soccer team came away with a narrow 1-0 victory over the RMC Paladins on Sunday, October 7 at Inner field.
With the victory, the Blues are once again back to fourth place with a .500 mark at 5-5, while RMC is still a winless 0-9 and sit last in the OUA East division.
The Blues opened up the scoring as first-year striker Adrian Dannel (Maloney Gardens) notched the eventual game-winner, beating Paladins goalkeeper Carter Grantwas in the 30th minute.
Despite outshooting the Paladins 13-6 throughout the game, the Blues were unable to solve Grant again.
Blues rookie keeper Rab Bruce-Lockhart posted six saves in the shutout victory.
The Varsity Blues return to action this Saturday, October 14 when they host the Ryerson Rams at Varsity Centre. Game time is scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Source: Toronto Sports Info
Waterloo @ Brock
The Brock University men's soccer team (1-7-2 OUA) tied the Waterloo Warriors (1-9-2 OUA) 2-2, on a cold, rainy Sunday afternoon at the Brock Field.
Brock opened the scoring nine minutes in as sophomore Sam Orlando (Woodbridge, Ont.) drilled a free kick from 20 yards out past Waterloo goalkeeper Hansel Paico-Avilez for his fourth goal of the season and 11th of his career.
Just six minutes later, the Warriors would tie it 1-1 as Victor Jiminez (Kitchener, Ont.) would capitalize on a misplayed ball by Brock goalkeeper Jake Sweetzer (Mississauga, Ont.) and put it in the empty net.
The Badgers would continue with the pressure, eventually scoring in the 39th minute as freshman George Gill (Ennismore, Ont.) scored his first career OUA goal to take the lead into halftime, 2-1.
In the second half, the Badgers played more defensively trying to secure the lead.
In the 73rd minute, Waterloo's Jordan Cannon would beat an outstretched Sweetzer tying the game 2-2.
Brock would put the pressure on in the final three minutes, but were unable to answer, settling for the 2-2 draw. The Badgers have now grabbed points in their past three games and sit 11 points out of a playoff spot with six games remaining.
Sweetzer and Paico-Avilez both collected four saves each.
The Badgers will return to the pitch on October 10th, when they go on the road to face off against the Guelph Gryphons.
Source: Brock Sports Info
