September 24, 2009
OUA WOMEN'S SOCCER ROUNDUP: NO. 5 GEE-GEES CONTINUE DOMINANCE OVER RAVENS
OTTAWA - The No. 5 nationally-ranked Ottawa Gee-Gees held on to defeat the Carleton Ravens 1-0 on Wednesday at the uOttawa Sports Complex and in the process preserved two unbeaten streaks with the win. The Gee-Gees remain undefeated in the OUA regular season, extending their record to 5-0-2. In addition, the win also preserves their 16-year dominance over the Ravens, bringing the record to 25-0-7.
Third-year defender Gillian Baggot, on a corner kick by fifth-year mid-fielder Catherine Scott, scored with just under two minutes left in the first half to relieve some pressure and ultimately give the Gee-Gees the win.
"It felt great," said Baggot. "It got everybody pumped up."
Second-year Melissa Pesant was in net to record the team's fifth shut-out so far this season.
The second-half was well fought out, and the Gee-Gees held on strong to maintain the 1-0 lead over the Ravens.
"Keeping it strong, always," said Baggot.
The Gee-Gees visit RMC (0-4-1) Sunday at 1 p.m.
TRENT 2, RMC 1
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Trent Excalibur women's soccer team challenged the Royal Military College in home game action on Wednesday, with a well-earned 2-1 victory.
Trent had the leading edge on RMC throughout the first half, creating lots of pressure in the offensive zone with many scoring opportunities. Teamwork, great positioning and great timing were Trent's strong suit, proving that they were there to win.
Excalibur Brittany McIntosh was a credit to Trent's offensive push, with many strong breakaways and beautiful headers in front of the net. The defence maintained a solid front against RMC, notably Megan Blair and Shadia Husseini, who helped keep points off the scoreboard for RMC, going into half-time tied 0-0.
The second half saw Trent continuing to challenge RMC with a more determined offensive force. Excalibur Danielle Curtis scored early in the second half, swiftly launching the ball straight-on into the net, bringing the score to 1-0 for Trent. Sarah McDougall of Trent scored later in the half, with RMC's Sam Beckett retaliating with a goal shortly after, bringing the final score to 2-1.
Trent coach Joe Muldoon was very impressed with the team's ability in the game. "I thought we moved the ball better and moved it more forward than in the past. We had lots of scoring opportunities and the girls were very happy with the win."
Trent goalkeeper, Erin Persi, played an outstanding game in net, blocking many powerful shots from RMC players.
Trent Excalibur next takes on Carleton in home action this Saturday at 1 p.m.
Source: Ottawa Gee-Gees and Trent Excalibur
Third-year defender Gillian Baggot, on a corner kick by fifth-year mid-fielder Catherine Scott, scored with just under two minutes left in the first half to relieve some pressure and ultimately give the Gee-Gees the win.
"It felt great," said Baggot. "It got everybody pumped up."
Second-year Melissa Pesant was in net to record the team's fifth shut-out so far this season.
The second-half was well fought out, and the Gee-Gees held on strong to maintain the 1-0 lead over the Ravens.
"Keeping it strong, always," said Baggot.
The Gee-Gees visit RMC (0-4-1) Sunday at 1 p.m.
TRENT 2, RMC 1
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Trent Excalibur women's soccer team challenged the Royal Military College in home game action on Wednesday, with a well-earned 2-1 victory.
Trent had the leading edge on RMC throughout the first half, creating lots of pressure in the offensive zone with many scoring opportunities. Teamwork, great positioning and great timing were Trent's strong suit, proving that they were there to win.
Excalibur Brittany McIntosh was a credit to Trent's offensive push, with many strong breakaways and beautiful headers in front of the net. The defence maintained a solid front against RMC, notably Megan Blair and Shadia Husseini, who helped keep points off the scoreboard for RMC, going into half-time tied 0-0.
The second half saw Trent continuing to challenge RMC with a more determined offensive force. Excalibur Danielle Curtis scored early in the second half, swiftly launching the ball straight-on into the net, bringing the score to 1-0 for Trent. Sarah McDougall of Trent scored later in the half, with RMC's Sam Beckett retaliating with a goal shortly after, bringing the final score to 2-1.
Trent coach Joe Muldoon was very impressed with the team's ability in the game. "I thought we moved the ball better and moved it more forward than in the past. We had lots of scoring opportunities and the girls were very happy with the win."
Trent goalkeeper, Erin Persi, played an outstanding game in net, blocking many powerful shots from RMC players.
Trent Excalibur next takes on Carleton in home action this Saturday at 1 p.m.
Source: Ottawa Gee-Gees and Trent Excalibur
