September 8, 2008
OUA W-SOCCER ROUNDUP
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - The Brock Badgers women's soccer team opened the 2008 regular season with a pair of 2-0 home victories over the Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers.
After an even first half, the Badgers opened the scoring early in the second half against Western when freshman Sloane George (Oakville) recorded her first career goal beating goalkeeper Lauren Brigham in the 51st minute on Saturday.
Sophomore forward Cassandra Van Bakel (Aurora) left right off from where she did as a rookie in 2007 where she registered six goals, adding her first goal of the season in the 78th minute.
In goal, senior leader Tiffany Scriver (Burlington) recorded five saves in the shutout victory. This was her school record 25th career regular season shutout.
Early in the second half (53rd minute) against Windsor, Brock freshman Alexandra Esposito (Mississauga) took a cross from junior midfielder Ali Gartley (Camlachie) and beat Windsor goalkeeper Rebecca Singer for her first goal of her university career.
Six minutes later, Brock went up 2-0 when George drove a Jill Geier (Ancaster) cross into the back of the net for her second goal of her university career.
In goal, sophomore Syreeta Rhoden (Niagara Falls) registered six saves for her first shutout of the season.
The Badgers next action is Sat., Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. versus the Laurier Golden Hawks on the road.
Source: Badgers Athletics
CARLETON 2, QUEEN’S 0
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Carleton Ravens women's soccer team defeated the Queen's Gaels 2-0 on Sunday, to improve their 2008 OUA East regular season record to 1-0-1 for 4 points.
The Ravens came out strong and controlled the play of the match from opening whistle to closing as they played one of the best all round games against Queen's University in the programs 22-year history. The Ravens tested Queen's goalkeeper Kate McKenna (Oakville) often as she kept the Golden Gaels in the game with timely saves early in the match.
Carleton opened the scoring at the 35th minute of play when Amanda Ngwafusi (Ottawa) beat McKenna to give Carleton the lead. The Ravens defense which has not allowed a goal so far this season kept Queen's offence in check and the home team led by the lone goal at the intermission.
The second half was more of the same as Carleton came out strong withstood Queen's attack midway through the half and on a counter attack second year forward Sam Sauve (Ottawa) sent veteran OUA East All-Star Aisha Stinson (Ottawa) in all lone to score the insurance goal at the 66th minute of play.
The Ravens first year goalkeeper Erin Klimas (Russell) earned her second straight shutout by making 3 saves and frustrating Queen's offence the entire afternoon.
Klimas has now earned two shutouts against two of the top OUA East schools in Ottawa and Queen's.
Source: Ravens Athletics
QUEEN’S 2, TRENT 0
KINGSTON, Ont. - The Queen’s Gaels came out on top 2-0 against the Trent Excalibur on Saturday.
Trent goaltender Melissa Wares (Tecumseh) kept the Excalibur in the game with some key saves. However the Gaels offensive attack was tough to overcome. The Gaels had over 18 corner kicks in the second half but were unable to capitalize.
The first half was a physical battle with the Gaels keeping the ball deep in the Trent end. After minutes of pressure the Gaels pushed through and Sara Buckham (North Bay) slipped the ball passed the Trent goalie to open the scoring.
The start of the second half was just as physical as the first. Both Trent and the Gaels battled hard with ball possession staying in the Excalibur end throughout.
Jennifer Pentesco (Minden) added the second goal for the Gaels on a penalty kick at the 39:12 minute mark of the second half.
The Gaels had numerous chances but could not connect on some set plays that if connected could have opened the scoring up.
Coach McDowell was please with the effort but knows there are some areas to work on.
"We had a lot of pressure with some key design plays, but were unable to put them away. We will have to work on that for the next game which will be a tough challenge."
Source: Gaels Athletics
OTTAWA 1, LAURENTIAN 0
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Laurentian Lady Vees fell short to the 7th nationally ranked Ottawa Gee-Gee's 1-0 on Saturday.
Ottawa's lone goal was scored by Elise Desjardins (Ottawa). Laurentian's Meghan Hoffberg stopped 8 shots in the loss.
Ottawa controlled the first half and were able to capitalize off one of their 7 corner kicks. The corner led to a scramble in front, where Desjardins was able to tap the ball in for the Gee-Gee's first and only goal.
After the goal Laurentian was able to even out possession. The momentum led to a breakaway chance in the 42nd minute, where Lisa Watson (Newmarket) was sent in alone, only to be stopped by Ottawa's keeper, Jess Charron (Ottawa).
The second half saw many chances from each team. In the 61st minute, Hoffberg made two huge saves on break from one of Ottawa's forwards. Later on, it seemed Watson had finally tied the game, but the goal was called back because of an offside.
In the 73rd minute, Laurentian was awarded a free kick just outside of the box. The Gee-Gee goalkeeper made a finger tip save off a shot fired towards the top of the net by Leanne Adams (Mississauga).
The Lady Vee's head coach Rob Gallo was proud of his team's effort. "I was really excited about how the girls came back and fought to take control of the game."
Gallo also said that he was looking forward to working hard this week, hoping to pick up 6 points in next week's matches. The Lady Vee's will look to regroup for the upcoming home game on September 13th, against the RMC Paladins. The game is also the 3rd annual Jamieson Natural Sources Kick for the Cure. Kick off is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the Laurentian Soccer Field.
Source: Voyageurs Athletics
After an even first half, the Badgers opened the scoring early in the second half against Western when freshman Sloane George (Oakville) recorded her first career goal beating goalkeeper Lauren Brigham in the 51st minute on Saturday.
Sophomore forward Cassandra Van Bakel (Aurora) left right off from where she did as a rookie in 2007 where she registered six goals, adding her first goal of the season in the 78th minute.
In goal, senior leader Tiffany Scriver (Burlington) recorded five saves in the shutout victory. This was her school record 25th career regular season shutout.
Early in the second half (53rd minute) against Windsor, Brock freshman Alexandra Esposito (Mississauga) took a cross from junior midfielder Ali Gartley (Camlachie) and beat Windsor goalkeeper Rebecca Singer for her first goal of her university career.
Six minutes later, Brock went up 2-0 when George drove a Jill Geier (Ancaster) cross into the back of the net for her second goal of her university career.
In goal, sophomore Syreeta Rhoden (Niagara Falls) registered six saves for her first shutout of the season.
The Badgers next action is Sat., Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. versus the Laurier Golden Hawks on the road.
Source: Badgers Athletics
CARLETON 2, QUEEN’S 0
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Carleton Ravens women's soccer team defeated the Queen's Gaels 2-0 on Sunday, to improve their 2008 OUA East regular season record to 1-0-1 for 4 points.
The Ravens came out strong and controlled the play of the match from opening whistle to closing as they played one of the best all round games against Queen's University in the programs 22-year history. The Ravens tested Queen's goalkeeper Kate McKenna (Oakville) often as she kept the Golden Gaels in the game with timely saves early in the match.
Carleton opened the scoring at the 35th minute of play when Amanda Ngwafusi (Ottawa) beat McKenna to give Carleton the lead. The Ravens defense which has not allowed a goal so far this season kept Queen's offence in check and the home team led by the lone goal at the intermission.
The second half was more of the same as Carleton came out strong withstood Queen's attack midway through the half and on a counter attack second year forward Sam Sauve (Ottawa) sent veteran OUA East All-Star Aisha Stinson (Ottawa) in all lone to score the insurance goal at the 66th minute of play.
The Ravens first year goalkeeper Erin Klimas (Russell) earned her second straight shutout by making 3 saves and frustrating Queen's offence the entire afternoon.
Klimas has now earned two shutouts against two of the top OUA East schools in Ottawa and Queen's.
Source: Ravens Athletics
QUEEN’S 2, TRENT 0
KINGSTON, Ont. - The Queen’s Gaels came out on top 2-0 against the Trent Excalibur on Saturday.
Trent goaltender Melissa Wares (Tecumseh) kept the Excalibur in the game with some key saves. However the Gaels offensive attack was tough to overcome. The Gaels had over 18 corner kicks in the second half but were unable to capitalize.
The first half was a physical battle with the Gaels keeping the ball deep in the Trent end. After minutes of pressure the Gaels pushed through and Sara Buckham (North Bay) slipped the ball passed the Trent goalie to open the scoring.
The start of the second half was just as physical as the first. Both Trent and the Gaels battled hard with ball possession staying in the Excalibur end throughout.
Jennifer Pentesco (Minden) added the second goal for the Gaels on a penalty kick at the 39:12 minute mark of the second half.
The Gaels had numerous chances but could not connect on some set plays that if connected could have opened the scoring up.
Coach McDowell was please with the effort but knows there are some areas to work on.
"We had a lot of pressure with some key design plays, but were unable to put them away. We will have to work on that for the next game which will be a tough challenge."
Source: Gaels Athletics
OTTAWA 1, LAURENTIAN 0
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Laurentian Lady Vees fell short to the 7th nationally ranked Ottawa Gee-Gee's 1-0 on Saturday.
Ottawa's lone goal was scored by Elise Desjardins (Ottawa). Laurentian's Meghan Hoffberg stopped 8 shots in the loss.
Ottawa controlled the first half and were able to capitalize off one of their 7 corner kicks. The corner led to a scramble in front, where Desjardins was able to tap the ball in for the Gee-Gee's first and only goal.
After the goal Laurentian was able to even out possession. The momentum led to a breakaway chance in the 42nd minute, where Lisa Watson (Newmarket) was sent in alone, only to be stopped by Ottawa's keeper, Jess Charron (Ottawa).
The second half saw many chances from each team. In the 61st minute, Hoffberg made two huge saves on break from one of Ottawa's forwards. Later on, it seemed Watson had finally tied the game, but the goal was called back because of an offside.
In the 73rd minute, Laurentian was awarded a free kick just outside of the box. The Gee-Gee goalkeeper made a finger tip save off a shot fired towards the top of the net by Leanne Adams (Mississauga).
The Lady Vee's head coach Rob Gallo was proud of his team's effort. "I was really excited about how the girls came back and fought to take control of the game."
Gallo also said that he was looking forward to working hard this week, hoping to pick up 6 points in next week's matches. The Lady Vee's will look to regroup for the upcoming home game on September 13th, against the RMC Paladins. The game is also the 3rd annual Jamieson Natural Sources Kick for the Cure. Kick off is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the Laurentian Soccer Field.
Source: Voyageurs Athletics
