May 2, 2006
RMC AND BLACK KNIGHTS CLASH ON WEST POINT PITCH
WEST POINT - In ideal playing conditions, RMC and Army took to the field in Shea Stadium at West Point on Saturday, April 29. The first ever meeting in women's soccer for these two storied military academies was a fiercely competitive match.
With both sides eagerly anticipating the game, it was no surprise the match pace was frantic in the opening minutes. After a quarter-hour of play however, the teams settled into their game with each side finding a better playing rhythm. The Black Knights carried more and more of the play as the half came to an end. But RMC stayed organized and disciplined defensively to keep the game scoreless in the opening 30-minute half.
Ten minutes into the second half, Army found the opening goal. Some quick combination play and a calm finish is what it took to give the Black Knights the lead. The Paladins conceded a second goal eight minutes later, giving Army a two-goal cushion.
RMC nearly took a goal back in the last five minutes of the second half. Second year midfielder Amelie Clot intercepted an Army clearance just outside the opposition's penalty area. Clot moved directly to goal but her powerful shot missed the goal by the slightest of margins. The final whistle came with Army taking a 2-0 win over RMC.
"This was a great experience for our athletes as they competed with a winning attitude and competitive spirit against an excellent NCAA Division 1 program," stated Chad Beaulieu head coach for RMC. "We look forward to future competition with Army and other NCAA programs."
In RMC's two other games, the Paladins were on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat against Lafayette University, and earned a 0-0 draw against Binghamton University, both Division 1 programs. "Earning a draw with Binghamton was a good result for us," said Beaulieu It shows the development our athletes have gained from our yearly training."
(Source: Guy Dubé, RMC Sports Information.)
(Photo: Fourth-year Paladin Lauren Flaherty tries to evade an Army player in the first ever meeting between the two women's soccer programs Saturday at West Point. Photo by Guy Dubé.)
With both sides eagerly anticipating the game, it was no surprise the match pace was frantic in the opening minutes. After a quarter-hour of play however, the teams settled into their game with each side finding a better playing rhythm. The Black Knights carried more and more of the play as the half came to an end. But RMC stayed organized and disciplined defensively to keep the game scoreless in the opening 30-minute half.
Ten minutes into the second half, Army found the opening goal. Some quick combination play and a calm finish is what it took to give the Black Knights the lead. The Paladins conceded a second goal eight minutes later, giving Army a two-goal cushion.
RMC nearly took a goal back in the last five minutes of the second half. Second year midfielder Amelie Clot intercepted an Army clearance just outside the opposition's penalty area. Clot moved directly to goal but her powerful shot missed the goal by the slightest of margins. The final whistle came with Army taking a 2-0 win over RMC.
"This was a great experience for our athletes as they competed with a winning attitude and competitive spirit against an excellent NCAA Division 1 program," stated Chad Beaulieu head coach for RMC. "We look forward to future competition with Army and other NCAA programs."
In RMC's two other games, the Paladins were on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat against Lafayette University, and earned a 0-0 draw against Binghamton University, both Division 1 programs. "Earning a draw with Binghamton was a good result for us," said Beaulieu It shows the development our athletes have gained from our yearly training."
(Source: Guy Dubé, RMC Sports Information.)
(Photo: Fourth-year Paladin Lauren Flaherty tries to evade an Army player in the first ever meeting between the two women's soccer programs Saturday at West Point. Photo by Guy Dubé.)
