October 7, 2013
M-Soccer Roundup: McMaster beats No. 1 York again, Waterloo earns first win
HAMILTON, Ont. - Recapping the men's soccer action from around the OUA.
October 6
Toronto 0 at Laurentian 0
The Laurentian Men’s soccer team were able to create many goal scoring opportunities, but were unable to find the back of the net, and ended their weekend with a 0-0 tie.
The Voyageurs, currently tied for 3rd in the OUA East division, were able to maintain a calm demeanour throughout the game, stringing passes through from their defensive end to the middle of the pitch. Laurentian was able to create goal scoring opportunities in the Blues end, earning 4 corners and putting four shots on net, however they were unable to find the back of the net.
Laurentian’s back line, led by Cam Coulter (Sault Ste Marie, ON) and Cameron Brooks (Whitby, ON), was solid throughout the entire 90 minutes of play, preventing the Blues from creating any threatening goal scoring opportunities. Laurentian goaltender Thomas Guscott (Sudbury, ON) stopped all of Toronto’s shots, keeping his team in the game and earning a shutout for his performance.
The men will be playing against the Nipissing Lakers on Friday at 7:15 p.m. Continue to follow your Voyagers at www.luvoyageurs.com for up-to-date news and results.
Source: Laurentian Sports Info
Windsor 2 at Laurier 0
WATERLOO, Ont. (October 6, 2013) - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men's soccer team hosted the Windsor Lancers as they battled for fourth place in the division. The Hawks fell short in a 2-0 final to the Lancers, in what was an even two-way game.
The Golden Hawks were unable to capitalize on their offensive efforts, as they were held scoreless despite firing seven shots on target. After what was a scoreless first half, the Lancers finally managed to get on the scoreboard with a penalty kick in the 63rd minute from Christian Mayorga of Windsor, Ont. Leshorn Woods-Henry of Toronto, Ont. added to the Lancers lead with a tally mid-way through the second half.
After earning a shutout in Laurier's match against the University of Waterloo, Brett Harrington of TIllsonburg, Ont. got the call for the Hawks. Despite a strong performance, Harrington was unable to hold off the Lancers. Dejo Olagbegi of Windsor, Ont., was a wall for the Lancers, as he shut down the Laurier offence to earn the shutout.
The Golden Hawks (5-3-3) will take on the No.1 York Lions (9-2-0) on Oct. 12, as they aim to secure a playoff spot with a win on the road. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. at York Stadium.
Source: Laurier Sports Info
Ryerson 3 at Nipissing 2
?It seems like the Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team just can’t catch a break these days.
The Lakers, for the second day in a row, dropped a one goal decision, this time, falling to the Ryerson Rams by a score of 3-2.
Nipissing grabbed an early lead thanks to Ryan Mantle’s goal in the 19th minute.
The Rams evened things up to send the teams to the half-time break tied at one.
The Rams then exploded for two goals in just three minutes to grab a commanding 3-1 lead, one that would last until the final whistle.
Drew Johnson would get one back for the Lakers, as he scored in the 83rd minute, but that was as close as they would come, as they failed to pick up a point this weekend.
The Lakers next action comes next weekend as they head to Sudbury for a battle with Laurentian Friday night, before returning home for a match with Trent on Sunday afternoon.
Source: Nipissing Sports Info
Western 2 at Guelph 3
Guelph, Ont. – The Guelph Gryphons men's soccer team defeated the Western Mustangs with a final score of 3-2 at the Gryphon Soccer Complex, moving Guelph to 8-1-4.
Jamie Wilcock scored two goals for the Gryphons, and led the team with four shots on goal in total. Timothy Flynn and Jared Agyemang had two shots on goal each and helped Guelph come out with a total of 12 shots on goal.
It was Zachary Rushe who scored Guelph's final goal of the game in added time to make it 3-2 against the Western Mustangs.
The Gryphons came out strong with two good plays putting them down in Western's half early, but it would be the Mustang player Christian Douglas (Oakville, Ont.) who would make it 1-0 in the first minute for Western. Guelph played a physical game, but was not able to use their speed against the evenly matched Western Mustangs.
The Gryphons started the second half off with a goal by Jamie Wilcock in the 50th minute of play. A red card on Western player Christian Douglas after an injury sustained by a Guelph player in the 55th minute would put the Mustangs down a man, giving the Gryphons the advantage. Wilcock's second goal came in the 70th minute after beating the defenders inside the box. Despite being a player down, the Mustangs rallied in the 88th minute of play with Jovan Ivanovich (London, Ont.) scoring a goal. Guelph would pull ahead after a last minute goal by Zach Rushe, which would make it a final score of 3-2.
The Guelph Gryphons men's soccer team hits the field again against the York Lions on Oct. 11 at 3:15 p.m. in Toronto.
Source: Guelph Sports Info
UOIT 0 at McMaster 3
The result was comfortable for the Marauders, even while the conditions at Ron Joyce Stadium were not. The McMaster men's soccer team took a two-goal lead into halftime and added a third late in the second, as the Marauders coasted to a 3-0 victory over the UOIT Ridgebacks as fog settled over campus on Sunday.
Gersi Xhuti and Nate Morris had goals for McMaster, with a UOIT own-goal providing the second goal of the game. The win keeps the Marauders (8-2-2) comfortably in third in the OUA West, with 26 points from 14 games. The Ridgebacks (1-10-1) remain tied with the Waterloo Warriors for the worst record in the division.
The two sides started loosely, but it was McMaster who began to turn the screws as the first half wore on. Xhuti pressed forward frequently, lying just behind striker Paterson Farrell, and it was his opportunism that snatched the opening goal of the game for the Marauders.
The Ridgebacks played a routine horizontal ball across the backfield, but the pass was a complacent one and Xhuti immediately latched on and beat the scrambling defender in front of him. The McMaster midfielder smartly held the ball and one-touched past the onrushing UOIT goalkeeper before side-footing home to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute.
A costly miscue on the Ridgebacks part doubled the Marauders lead six minutes later. A low cross came into the box and demanded a clearance, but the UOIT defender could only deflect the ball past his own goalkeeper, catching him flat-footed.
McMaster seemed content to defend its two-goal advantage in the second half, and largely kept UOIT clear of any threatening positions. Angelo Cavalluzzo was forced into an alert save, however, midway through the period, when the third-year goalkeeper got fingertips to a Ridgeback drive from the edge of the area.
Morris put the result to rest in the 87th minute, when he put the final touch on a Marauder break to slot in a bouncing ball from close range.
The Marauders face a short turnaround in preparing for their next opponents, as McMaster will travel to London to battle the Western Mustangs on Wednesday. That game will follow the preceding women's match, and is scheduled to get underway at 8:00 p.m.
Source: McMaster Sports Info
Brock 0 at Waterloo 1
It hasn't been an easy go for the Waterloo men's soccer team but the Warriors used an early goal to pick up their first win of the season today on Warrior Field. Arman Grewal (Mississauga) scored his first of the season and fourth of his career to lift Waterloo to a 1-0 win over Brock on Sunday afternoon.
Grewal's goal came in the 9th minute and Waterloo put together a complete 90 minutes to pick up their first win of the season. Rookie keeper Tomas Modjesch made four saves for the cleansheet and his first shutout of the season. Brock's goalie Jake Sweetzer was given the loss allowing one goal on five shots.
Waterloo will have the whole week off before they look to make it two straight wins when they host the UOIT Ridgebacks on Sunday at Warrior Field. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m.
Source: Waterloo Sports Info
Carleton 2 at RMC 0
The Carleton Ravens threw a blanket over their opponents this weekend when it came to offence and goal scoring.
On Saturday afternoon in Peterborough, Carleton defeated Trent University 1-0 in men’s OUA East soccer action.
Twenty-four hours later they served up another shutout with a 2-0 victory over the RMC Paladins in Kingston, Ontario.
Carleton goalkeeper Travis Chase (Calgary, AB.) was flawless again for the second time in as many games registering his fourth shut-out this season.
“We (Carleton) got through the weekend with two wins, so I’m happy with that,” said Ravens bench boss, Sandy Mackie.
“We have an important game against Queen’s at home on Wednesday night that we will have to prepare for.”
Ottawa natives Daud Dahir 32th, and Andrew Latty 39th found the back of the RMC net for the Ravens.
The Ravens record improves to (7-2-2) and 23 points. With the two weekend wins, Carleton moved into 2nd place in their division.
Ryerson leads the OUA East with a (9-0-1) record and 28 points.
RMC are last in the division with a (1-7-1) record.
The Ravens have two days to prepare for their next match which will be played at home on Wednesday night, Oct. 9. Game time at Ravens Field is 6:15PM.
Source: Carleton Sports Info
October 5
Ryerson 2 at Laurentian 1
Coming off a big victory this past weekend, the Laurentian men’s soccer team was looking to earn three points against the Ryerson Rams on Saturday. The men fought hard throughout the full 90 minutes, however they were unable to earn the victory, succumbing 1-2 to the Ryerson Rams, who are currently the leaders of the OUA East division.
Both teams started the game with intensity; however it was the Rams who were able to find the back of the net first. Ryerson opened the scoring at the five minute mark, when Alexander Braletic scored his first of the game, and 10th of the season. The Voyageurs continued to battle for possession throughout the remainder of the half, and earned their first goal of the game at the 33rd minute mark from Joel Levac (Cornwall, ON).
Similarly to the first half, the Rams opened the scoring within the first few minutes of play. Scoring his second of the game, Braletic found the back of the net off a cross coming into the Laurentian box. The Voyageurs were able to maintain possession throughout the remainder of the game with Stephen Fattore (Brampton, ON) and Omar Allison (Brampton, ON) controlling the play within the middle of the field, however they were unable to convert on any opportunities. The Rams were able to hold onto their second goal to beat the Voyageurs 2-1, earning their 8th victory of the season.
The men will be playing against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Continue to follow your Voyagers at www.luvoyageurs.com for up-to-date news and results.
Source: Laurentian Sports Info
Toronto 1 at Nipissing 0
Despite having a number of chances in the first half, the Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team came up just short against the University of Toronto.
The Lakers outshot the Varsity Blues in the first 45 minutes, but weren’t able to find the back of the net and U of T hung around just enough to score in the 73 rd minute to earn the victory.
As well as the shots, the Lakers had a number of corners, but came up just short.
The team is back on the pitch tomorrow afternoon, hosting Ryerson, looking to avenge today’s setback.
Game time is set for 2:15 p.m. at Nipissing Field.
Source: Nipissing Sports Info
McMaster 1 at York 0
The No. 1 nationally ranked York University Lions men's soccer team was looking to avenge their only loss, as they took on the No. 7 McMaster Marauders on Saturday (Oct. 5) at York Stadium. The rematch was bittersweet however, as York fell once again to the Marauders by a score of 1-0. The loss was the first at home since Sept. 29, 2009.
Having dropped a tough 1-0 decision to the Marauders on Sept. 13th, the Lions had their hearts set on vengeance. And the tension was palpable from the first touch.
Continuing their sensational play from the past few games, York looked incredibly strong from the opening whistle. Though the majority of the first half was played under a draw, the Lions had several chances in front of the Marauder goal that they were unable to convert upon.
The Lions pressure had the Marauders frustrations boiling over however, resulting in a yellow card in the 37th minute of play. But as the Lions looked to capitalize on McMaster's misstep, they would commit a costly error of their own. York midfielder Arthur Casupanan (Niagara Falls, Ont.) would score a goal on his own net while attempting to defend a McMaster attacker, conceding a 1-0 deficit before half.
The second half began with the same tension as the first, as both teams continued the incredibly close play. The half's only real chance came for York off of another costly McMaster yellow card that awarded the Lions a free kick attempt in the 66th minute of play. But McMaster would block the kick, and though the majority of the second half was played within the Marauders end, York was unable to overcome the 1-0 score.
The Lions drop to 9-2 on the season, and look to rebound on home turf Friday (Oct. 11) when they face the visiting Guelph Gryphons at 3:15pm at York Stadium.
Source: York Sports Info
Windsor 1 at Guelph 1
Guelph, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphon men's soccer team tied the visiting Windsor Lancer's today 1-1 at the Gryphon Soccer Complex. The tie puts the Gryphon's at 7-1-4 on the season while the Lancer's move to 5-2-4.
The contest had implications on the top of OUA West standings as only six points separated the fourth place Lancer's from the second place Gryphon's heading into the match. Guelph was without leading goal scorer Robert Murphy for today's match as he was out with an injury.
The first half was very closely contested. Neither side surrendered many scoring opportunities. In the 10th minute Windsor player Jack Sargent was given a yellow card for a dangerous slide tackle.
The best opportunities for the Gryphon's came in the 24th minute with chances coming off a free kick and corner kick consecutively. Gryphon goalie Nicolas Wetterling made a great save off a free kick in the 27th minute, stopping the Lancer's best opportunity of the half. Gryphon captain Mike Bijman (Brantford, Ont.) was given a yellow card in the 44th minute. With three total yellow cards in the half, both sides had their emotions on full display.
In the 51st minute Timothy Flynn e(Scarborough, Ont.) ended the deadlock on a penalty kick. Flynn was taken down in the box by Lancer Derrick Amankwa. Amankwa was given a yellow card for the infraction. The Lancer's tied the match in the 65th minute when Michael Pio scored on a header off a free kick deep inside Gryphon territory.
Yet another yellow card was given in the game during the 67th minute, this time to Guelph for an undisciplined challenge. In the 83rd minute Guelph nearly scored the go ahead goal when Timothy Flynn's header was stopped on a beautiful, diving save by Windsor goalie Dejo Olagbegi. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
The Gryphon's will play again tomorrow at home, hosting the Western Mustangs at 3:15 p.m.
Source: Guelph Sports Info
UOIT 3 at Brock 4
ST CATHARINES, Ont. – The Brock University men's soccer team (1-7-3 OUA) came away with a 4-3 victory over the UOIT Ridgebacks (1-9-1 OUA) at home on Saturday afternoon.
Brock would get on the board in the 10th minute, as Steven Lam (Brampton, Ont.) was able to finish off a well-executed play following a free kick close to the penalty area. The goal gave the Badgers an early 1-0 lead.
The lead would disappear 15 minutes later on Joe Vaz's first of two goals tying the game at one goal apiece.
Vaz's second goal would put the Ridgebacks up 2-1 just three minutes into the second half.
The Badgers were looking for a quick answer and got it from Omar Hamadi (Oakville, Ont.) in the 50th minute tying the game at two just two minutes after Brock fell behind.
Alex Cuccovillo would take back the lead for UOIT in the 61st minute finding his way through the defense to beat the Brock keeper.
The Badgers were not out of answers coming back again in the 67th minute to tie the game at two. Yan Ilic (Dundas, Ont.) would tie the game scoring his first goal of the campaign on a nice feed from Seosa Agbonwaneten (Brampton, Ont.).
Aaron Vasant (Mississauga, Ont.) came away with the game winner after a substitution midway through the second half put him on the field in perfect timing to finish off a nice set up from Sammy Orlando (Woodbridge, Ont.).
The Badgers held off a late push from the Ridgebacks to win their first of the season by the score of 4-3.
Brock will travel to Waterloo on Sunday afternoon to take on the Warriors (0-10-1 OUA) at 3:15pm.
Source: Brock Sports Info
Carleton 1 at Trent 0
It only took one shot to find the back of the net in Carleton’s 1-0 victory over the Trent Excalibur.
The Ravens were in Peterborough on Saturday afternoon in men’s OUA East soccer action.
Midfielder Joey Kewin (London, ON) scored in the 40th minute of the game and provided the only offence of the game for both sides. It was the fifth year player’s 8th marker of the season.
“Joey (Kewin) and we (Carleton) really dominated the game,” said Sandy Mackie, Ravens head coach.
“I truly believe we could have won by five but we ended up winning and that’s what matters.”
Carleton goalkeeper Travis Chase registered the shut-out.
The Ravens record improves to (6-2-1) while Trent slides to (1-8-1).
The Ravens are back in action on Sunday, Oct. 6 when they visit RMC at Kingston beginning at 3:15 p.m.
Source: Carleton Sports Info
October 4
RMC 1 at Queen’s 2
KINGSTON, Ont. (October 4, 2013)- Joseph Zupo (Toronto) scored in the 1st minute of Friday night's match against the RMC Paladins at the West Campus Field, putting the Gaels ahead for the rest of the game.
Zupo's goal came after RMC couldn't clear a corner earned by Tommy Hong (Oakville, Ont.) on the Gaels' first possession.
The game's second goal came off the toe of Chris Michael (Ottawa) in the 24th minute, beating Paladins keeper Sebastien Hoffman-Monker on a rebound, off the crossbar and in.
Curtis Brown got one back for RMC just before halftime, sidestepping a pair of Gaels' defenders before sneaking one past Maxfield Materne (Toronto).
Queen's fought off the Paladins' second-half pressure and took three points with a 2-1 win.
The Gaels (5-2-2) are on the road next week, taking on the Carleton Ravens (5-2-2) on Wednesday and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (1-4-3) on Saturday.
Source: Queen’s Sports Info
Waterloo 0 at Laurier 4
WATERLOO, Ont. (October 5, 2013) - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks hosted the Waterloo Warriors in their second meeting of the season on Friday night at University Stadium. Looking to build off of recent success, the Hawks came out flying as they defeated the Warriors 4-0.
Niklas Bauer of Newmarket Ont., led the way for the Golden Hawks, scoring twice in the first half and putting the Hawks ahead after 45 minutes. Justin Manning of Milton, Ont., and Matthew Maughn of Mississauga Ont., each contributed an insurance marker in the second half to secure the win for the Hawks.
Laurier turned to goaltender Brett Harrington of Tillsonburg, Ont., as he shut out Waterloo with five saves. The Warriors received quality goalkeeping from Thomas Modjesch of Romania, and Adam Weller of Keswick, Ont., but it wasn't enough to hold off the Hawks.
The Golden Hawks (5-2-3) take on the Windsor Lancers (5-2-3), as they fight for fourth in the division on Sunday, Oct. 6. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. at University Stadium in Waterloo. Tickets for the game can be purchased at tickets.laurierathletics.com.
Source: Laurier Sports Info
October 2
Western 0 at Windsor 1
WINDSOR, Ont. – A first half goal allowed the Windsor Lancers to defeat the Western Mustangs men's soccer team 1-0 on Wednesday night at Windsor's Alumni Field.
Western now holds a 4-4-2 record and sit in sixth place in the OUA West only four points behind the fourth place Lancers at 5-2-3. Wednesday's game was the second meeting of the year between Western and Windsor as the two teams played to a 1-1 draw at TD Stadium on the opening weekend of the regular season.
In the first half the Mustangs fired off four shots on Lancers goaltender Dejo Olagbegi while Windsor's offence had two shots on Mustangs goaltender Adam Majer. Despite being outshot the Lancers were able to put themselves onto the scoreboard when Micheal Pio netted the first and only goal of the game at the 31-minute mark.
As the game continued into the second half, the Mustangs battled hard to try and cut the Lancers lead, and were able to put strong pressure on Windsor's defence. Although Western was able to record eight shots on Olagbegi throughout the second half, unfortunately for the Mustangs none of them resulted in goals and the match concluded in a hard-fought 1-0 loss for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs will be back in action on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m. when they travel to Guelph to face off against the CIS No. 5 Gryphons.
Source: Western Sports Info
Trent 2 at Toronto 2
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's soccer team tied the Trent Excalibur 2-2 on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Varsity Centre.
With the tie, the Blues drop to 1-4-3 and remain in sixth place, while the Excalibur are 1-7-2 and in seventh in the OUA East division.
Team co-captain Mario Kovacevic helped the Blues play catch up twice in the match. The Excalibur opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and Kovacevic (Woodbridge, Ont.) evened the score eight minutes later on a penalty kick. The game was deadlocked at 1-1 at the half.
Trent went ahead again in the 61st minute, but Kovacevic notched his second of the game, and fourth of the season in the 74th minute en route to Toronto's third draw of 2013.
The Varsity Blues return to action this Saturday, Oct. 5 as they travel to North Bay, Ont., to take on the Nipissing Lakers. Game time is set for 2:15 p.m.
Source: Toronto Sports Info
October 6
Toronto 0 at Laurentian 0
The Laurentian Men’s soccer team were able to create many goal scoring opportunities, but were unable to find the back of the net, and ended their weekend with a 0-0 tie.
The Voyageurs, currently tied for 3rd in the OUA East division, were able to maintain a calm demeanour throughout the game, stringing passes through from their defensive end to the middle of the pitch. Laurentian was able to create goal scoring opportunities in the Blues end, earning 4 corners and putting four shots on net, however they were unable to find the back of the net.
Laurentian’s back line, led by Cam Coulter (Sault Ste Marie, ON) and Cameron Brooks (Whitby, ON), was solid throughout the entire 90 minutes of play, preventing the Blues from creating any threatening goal scoring opportunities. Laurentian goaltender Thomas Guscott (Sudbury, ON) stopped all of Toronto’s shots, keeping his team in the game and earning a shutout for his performance.
The men will be playing against the Nipissing Lakers on Friday at 7:15 p.m. Continue to follow your Voyagers at www.luvoyageurs.com for up-to-date news and results.
Source: Laurentian Sports Info
Windsor 2 at Laurier 0
WATERLOO, Ont. (October 6, 2013) - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men's soccer team hosted the Windsor Lancers as they battled for fourth place in the division. The Hawks fell short in a 2-0 final to the Lancers, in what was an even two-way game.
The Golden Hawks were unable to capitalize on their offensive efforts, as they were held scoreless despite firing seven shots on target. After what was a scoreless first half, the Lancers finally managed to get on the scoreboard with a penalty kick in the 63rd minute from Christian Mayorga of Windsor, Ont. Leshorn Woods-Henry of Toronto, Ont. added to the Lancers lead with a tally mid-way through the second half.
After earning a shutout in Laurier's match against the University of Waterloo, Brett Harrington of TIllsonburg, Ont. got the call for the Hawks. Despite a strong performance, Harrington was unable to hold off the Lancers. Dejo Olagbegi of Windsor, Ont., was a wall for the Lancers, as he shut down the Laurier offence to earn the shutout.
The Golden Hawks (5-3-3) will take on the No.1 York Lions (9-2-0) on Oct. 12, as they aim to secure a playoff spot with a win on the road. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. at York Stadium.
Source: Laurier Sports Info
Ryerson 3 at Nipissing 2
?It seems like the Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team just can’t catch a break these days.
The Lakers, for the second day in a row, dropped a one goal decision, this time, falling to the Ryerson Rams by a score of 3-2.
Nipissing grabbed an early lead thanks to Ryan Mantle’s goal in the 19th minute.
The Rams evened things up to send the teams to the half-time break tied at one.
The Rams then exploded for two goals in just three minutes to grab a commanding 3-1 lead, one that would last until the final whistle.
Drew Johnson would get one back for the Lakers, as he scored in the 83rd minute, but that was as close as they would come, as they failed to pick up a point this weekend.
The Lakers next action comes next weekend as they head to Sudbury for a battle with Laurentian Friday night, before returning home for a match with Trent on Sunday afternoon.
Source: Nipissing Sports Info
Western 2 at Guelph 3
Guelph, Ont. – The Guelph Gryphons men's soccer team defeated the Western Mustangs with a final score of 3-2 at the Gryphon Soccer Complex, moving Guelph to 8-1-4.
Jamie Wilcock scored two goals for the Gryphons, and led the team with four shots on goal in total. Timothy Flynn and Jared Agyemang had two shots on goal each and helped Guelph come out with a total of 12 shots on goal.
It was Zachary Rushe who scored Guelph's final goal of the game in added time to make it 3-2 against the Western Mustangs.
The Gryphons came out strong with two good plays putting them down in Western's half early, but it would be the Mustang player Christian Douglas (Oakville, Ont.) who would make it 1-0 in the first minute for Western. Guelph played a physical game, but was not able to use their speed against the evenly matched Western Mustangs.
The Gryphons started the second half off with a goal by Jamie Wilcock in the 50th minute of play. A red card on Western player Christian Douglas after an injury sustained by a Guelph player in the 55th minute would put the Mustangs down a man, giving the Gryphons the advantage. Wilcock's second goal came in the 70th minute after beating the defenders inside the box. Despite being a player down, the Mustangs rallied in the 88th minute of play with Jovan Ivanovich (London, Ont.) scoring a goal. Guelph would pull ahead after a last minute goal by Zach Rushe, which would make it a final score of 3-2.
The Guelph Gryphons men's soccer team hits the field again against the York Lions on Oct. 11 at 3:15 p.m. in Toronto.
Source: Guelph Sports Info
UOIT 0 at McMaster 3
The result was comfortable for the Marauders, even while the conditions at Ron Joyce Stadium were not. The McMaster men's soccer team took a two-goal lead into halftime and added a third late in the second, as the Marauders coasted to a 3-0 victory over the UOIT Ridgebacks as fog settled over campus on Sunday.
Gersi Xhuti and Nate Morris had goals for McMaster, with a UOIT own-goal providing the second goal of the game. The win keeps the Marauders (8-2-2) comfortably in third in the OUA West, with 26 points from 14 games. The Ridgebacks (1-10-1) remain tied with the Waterloo Warriors for the worst record in the division.
The two sides started loosely, but it was McMaster who began to turn the screws as the first half wore on. Xhuti pressed forward frequently, lying just behind striker Paterson Farrell, and it was his opportunism that snatched the opening goal of the game for the Marauders.
The Ridgebacks played a routine horizontal ball across the backfield, but the pass was a complacent one and Xhuti immediately latched on and beat the scrambling defender in front of him. The McMaster midfielder smartly held the ball and one-touched past the onrushing UOIT goalkeeper before side-footing home to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute.
A costly miscue on the Ridgebacks part doubled the Marauders lead six minutes later. A low cross came into the box and demanded a clearance, but the UOIT defender could only deflect the ball past his own goalkeeper, catching him flat-footed.
McMaster seemed content to defend its two-goal advantage in the second half, and largely kept UOIT clear of any threatening positions. Angelo Cavalluzzo was forced into an alert save, however, midway through the period, when the third-year goalkeeper got fingertips to a Ridgeback drive from the edge of the area.
Morris put the result to rest in the 87th minute, when he put the final touch on a Marauder break to slot in a bouncing ball from close range.
The Marauders face a short turnaround in preparing for their next opponents, as McMaster will travel to London to battle the Western Mustangs on Wednesday. That game will follow the preceding women's match, and is scheduled to get underway at 8:00 p.m.
Source: McMaster Sports Info
Brock 0 at Waterloo 1
It hasn't been an easy go for the Waterloo men's soccer team but the Warriors used an early goal to pick up their first win of the season today on Warrior Field. Arman Grewal (Mississauga) scored his first of the season and fourth of his career to lift Waterloo to a 1-0 win over Brock on Sunday afternoon.
Grewal's goal came in the 9th minute and Waterloo put together a complete 90 minutes to pick up their first win of the season. Rookie keeper Tomas Modjesch made four saves for the cleansheet and his first shutout of the season. Brock's goalie Jake Sweetzer was given the loss allowing one goal on five shots.
Waterloo will have the whole week off before they look to make it two straight wins when they host the UOIT Ridgebacks on Sunday at Warrior Field. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m.
Source: Waterloo Sports Info
Carleton 2 at RMC 0
The Carleton Ravens threw a blanket over their opponents this weekend when it came to offence and goal scoring.
On Saturday afternoon in Peterborough, Carleton defeated Trent University 1-0 in men’s OUA East soccer action.
Twenty-four hours later they served up another shutout with a 2-0 victory over the RMC Paladins in Kingston, Ontario.
Carleton goalkeeper Travis Chase (Calgary, AB.) was flawless again for the second time in as many games registering his fourth shut-out this season.
“We (Carleton) got through the weekend with two wins, so I’m happy with that,” said Ravens bench boss, Sandy Mackie.
“We have an important game against Queen’s at home on Wednesday night that we will have to prepare for.”
Ottawa natives Daud Dahir 32th, and Andrew Latty 39th found the back of the RMC net for the Ravens.
The Ravens record improves to (7-2-2) and 23 points. With the two weekend wins, Carleton moved into 2nd place in their division.
Ryerson leads the OUA East with a (9-0-1) record and 28 points.
RMC are last in the division with a (1-7-1) record.
The Ravens have two days to prepare for their next match which will be played at home on Wednesday night, Oct. 9. Game time at Ravens Field is 6:15PM.
Source: Carleton Sports Info
October 5
Ryerson 2 at Laurentian 1
Coming off a big victory this past weekend, the Laurentian men’s soccer team was looking to earn three points against the Ryerson Rams on Saturday. The men fought hard throughout the full 90 minutes, however they were unable to earn the victory, succumbing 1-2 to the Ryerson Rams, who are currently the leaders of the OUA East division.
Both teams started the game with intensity; however it was the Rams who were able to find the back of the net first. Ryerson opened the scoring at the five minute mark, when Alexander Braletic scored his first of the game, and 10th of the season. The Voyageurs continued to battle for possession throughout the remainder of the half, and earned their first goal of the game at the 33rd minute mark from Joel Levac (Cornwall, ON).
Similarly to the first half, the Rams opened the scoring within the first few minutes of play. Scoring his second of the game, Braletic found the back of the net off a cross coming into the Laurentian box. The Voyageurs were able to maintain possession throughout the remainder of the game with Stephen Fattore (Brampton, ON) and Omar Allison (Brampton, ON) controlling the play within the middle of the field, however they were unable to convert on any opportunities. The Rams were able to hold onto their second goal to beat the Voyageurs 2-1, earning their 8th victory of the season.
The men will be playing against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Continue to follow your Voyagers at www.luvoyageurs.com for up-to-date news and results.
Source: Laurentian Sports Info
Toronto 1 at Nipissing 0
Despite having a number of chances in the first half, the Nipissing Lakers men’s soccer team came up just short against the University of Toronto.
The Lakers outshot the Varsity Blues in the first 45 minutes, but weren’t able to find the back of the net and U of T hung around just enough to score in the 73 rd minute to earn the victory.
As well as the shots, the Lakers had a number of corners, but came up just short.
The team is back on the pitch tomorrow afternoon, hosting Ryerson, looking to avenge today’s setback.
Game time is set for 2:15 p.m. at Nipissing Field.
Source: Nipissing Sports Info
McMaster 1 at York 0
The No. 1 nationally ranked York University Lions men's soccer team was looking to avenge their only loss, as they took on the No. 7 McMaster Marauders on Saturday (Oct. 5) at York Stadium. The rematch was bittersweet however, as York fell once again to the Marauders by a score of 1-0. The loss was the first at home since Sept. 29, 2009.
Having dropped a tough 1-0 decision to the Marauders on Sept. 13th, the Lions had their hearts set on vengeance. And the tension was palpable from the first touch.
Continuing their sensational play from the past few games, York looked incredibly strong from the opening whistle. Though the majority of the first half was played under a draw, the Lions had several chances in front of the Marauder goal that they were unable to convert upon.
The Lions pressure had the Marauders frustrations boiling over however, resulting in a yellow card in the 37th minute of play. But as the Lions looked to capitalize on McMaster's misstep, they would commit a costly error of their own. York midfielder Arthur Casupanan (Niagara Falls, Ont.) would score a goal on his own net while attempting to defend a McMaster attacker, conceding a 1-0 deficit before half.
The second half began with the same tension as the first, as both teams continued the incredibly close play. The half's only real chance came for York off of another costly McMaster yellow card that awarded the Lions a free kick attempt in the 66th minute of play. But McMaster would block the kick, and though the majority of the second half was played within the Marauders end, York was unable to overcome the 1-0 score.
The Lions drop to 9-2 on the season, and look to rebound on home turf Friday (Oct. 11) when they face the visiting Guelph Gryphons at 3:15pm at York Stadium.
Source: York Sports Info
Windsor 1 at Guelph 1
Guelph, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphon men's soccer team tied the visiting Windsor Lancer's today 1-1 at the Gryphon Soccer Complex. The tie puts the Gryphon's at 7-1-4 on the season while the Lancer's move to 5-2-4.
The contest had implications on the top of OUA West standings as only six points separated the fourth place Lancer's from the second place Gryphon's heading into the match. Guelph was without leading goal scorer Robert Murphy for today's match as he was out with an injury.
The first half was very closely contested. Neither side surrendered many scoring opportunities. In the 10th minute Windsor player Jack Sargent was given a yellow card for a dangerous slide tackle.
The best opportunities for the Gryphon's came in the 24th minute with chances coming off a free kick and corner kick consecutively. Gryphon goalie Nicolas Wetterling made a great save off a free kick in the 27th minute, stopping the Lancer's best opportunity of the half. Gryphon captain Mike Bijman (Brantford, Ont.) was given a yellow card in the 44th minute. With three total yellow cards in the half, both sides had their emotions on full display.
In the 51st minute Timothy Flynn e(Scarborough, Ont.) ended the deadlock on a penalty kick. Flynn was taken down in the box by Lancer Derrick Amankwa. Amankwa was given a yellow card for the infraction. The Lancer's tied the match in the 65th minute when Michael Pio scored on a header off a free kick deep inside Gryphon territory.
Yet another yellow card was given in the game during the 67th minute, this time to Guelph for an undisciplined challenge. In the 83rd minute Guelph nearly scored the go ahead goal when Timothy Flynn's header was stopped on a beautiful, diving save by Windsor goalie Dejo Olagbegi. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
The Gryphon's will play again tomorrow at home, hosting the Western Mustangs at 3:15 p.m.
Source: Guelph Sports Info
UOIT 3 at Brock 4
ST CATHARINES, Ont. – The Brock University men's soccer team (1-7-3 OUA) came away with a 4-3 victory over the UOIT Ridgebacks (1-9-1 OUA) at home on Saturday afternoon.
Brock would get on the board in the 10th minute, as Steven Lam (Brampton, Ont.) was able to finish off a well-executed play following a free kick close to the penalty area. The goal gave the Badgers an early 1-0 lead.
The lead would disappear 15 minutes later on Joe Vaz's first of two goals tying the game at one goal apiece.
Vaz's second goal would put the Ridgebacks up 2-1 just three minutes into the second half.
The Badgers were looking for a quick answer and got it from Omar Hamadi (Oakville, Ont.) in the 50th minute tying the game at two just two minutes after Brock fell behind.
Alex Cuccovillo would take back the lead for UOIT in the 61st minute finding his way through the defense to beat the Brock keeper.
The Badgers were not out of answers coming back again in the 67th minute to tie the game at two. Yan Ilic (Dundas, Ont.) would tie the game scoring his first goal of the campaign on a nice feed from Seosa Agbonwaneten (Brampton, Ont.).
Aaron Vasant (Mississauga, Ont.) came away with the game winner after a substitution midway through the second half put him on the field in perfect timing to finish off a nice set up from Sammy Orlando (Woodbridge, Ont.).
The Badgers held off a late push from the Ridgebacks to win their first of the season by the score of 4-3.
Brock will travel to Waterloo on Sunday afternoon to take on the Warriors (0-10-1 OUA) at 3:15pm.
Source: Brock Sports Info
Carleton 1 at Trent 0
It only took one shot to find the back of the net in Carleton’s 1-0 victory over the Trent Excalibur.
The Ravens were in Peterborough on Saturday afternoon in men’s OUA East soccer action.
Midfielder Joey Kewin (London, ON) scored in the 40th minute of the game and provided the only offence of the game for both sides. It was the fifth year player’s 8th marker of the season.
“Joey (Kewin) and we (Carleton) really dominated the game,” said Sandy Mackie, Ravens head coach.
“I truly believe we could have won by five but we ended up winning and that’s what matters.”
Carleton goalkeeper Travis Chase registered the shut-out.
The Ravens record improves to (6-2-1) while Trent slides to (1-8-1).
The Ravens are back in action on Sunday, Oct. 6 when they visit RMC at Kingston beginning at 3:15 p.m.
Source: Carleton Sports Info
October 4
RMC 1 at Queen’s 2
KINGSTON, Ont. (October 4, 2013)- Joseph Zupo (Toronto) scored in the 1st minute of Friday night's match against the RMC Paladins at the West Campus Field, putting the Gaels ahead for the rest of the game.
Zupo's goal came after RMC couldn't clear a corner earned by Tommy Hong (Oakville, Ont.) on the Gaels' first possession.
The game's second goal came off the toe of Chris Michael (Ottawa) in the 24th minute, beating Paladins keeper Sebastien Hoffman-Monker on a rebound, off the crossbar and in.
Curtis Brown got one back for RMC just before halftime, sidestepping a pair of Gaels' defenders before sneaking one past Maxfield Materne (Toronto).
Queen's fought off the Paladins' second-half pressure and took three points with a 2-1 win.
The Gaels (5-2-2) are on the road next week, taking on the Carleton Ravens (5-2-2) on Wednesday and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (1-4-3) on Saturday.
Source: Queen’s Sports Info
Waterloo 0 at Laurier 4
WATERLOO, Ont. (October 5, 2013) - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks hosted the Waterloo Warriors in their second meeting of the season on Friday night at University Stadium. Looking to build off of recent success, the Hawks came out flying as they defeated the Warriors 4-0.
Niklas Bauer of Newmarket Ont., led the way for the Golden Hawks, scoring twice in the first half and putting the Hawks ahead after 45 minutes. Justin Manning of Milton, Ont., and Matthew Maughn of Mississauga Ont., each contributed an insurance marker in the second half to secure the win for the Hawks.
Laurier turned to goaltender Brett Harrington of Tillsonburg, Ont., as he shut out Waterloo with five saves. The Warriors received quality goalkeeping from Thomas Modjesch of Romania, and Adam Weller of Keswick, Ont., but it wasn't enough to hold off the Hawks.
The Golden Hawks (5-2-3) take on the Windsor Lancers (5-2-3), as they fight for fourth in the division on Sunday, Oct. 6. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. at University Stadium in Waterloo. Tickets for the game can be purchased at tickets.laurierathletics.com.
Source: Laurier Sports Info
October 2
Western 0 at Windsor 1
WINDSOR, Ont. – A first half goal allowed the Windsor Lancers to defeat the Western Mustangs men's soccer team 1-0 on Wednesday night at Windsor's Alumni Field.
Western now holds a 4-4-2 record and sit in sixth place in the OUA West only four points behind the fourth place Lancers at 5-2-3. Wednesday's game was the second meeting of the year between Western and Windsor as the two teams played to a 1-1 draw at TD Stadium on the opening weekend of the regular season.
In the first half the Mustangs fired off four shots on Lancers goaltender Dejo Olagbegi while Windsor's offence had two shots on Mustangs goaltender Adam Majer. Despite being outshot the Lancers were able to put themselves onto the scoreboard when Micheal Pio netted the first and only goal of the game at the 31-minute mark.
As the game continued into the second half, the Mustangs battled hard to try and cut the Lancers lead, and were able to put strong pressure on Windsor's defence. Although Western was able to record eight shots on Olagbegi throughout the second half, unfortunately for the Mustangs none of them resulted in goals and the match concluded in a hard-fought 1-0 loss for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs will be back in action on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m. when they travel to Guelph to face off against the CIS No. 5 Gryphons.
Source: Western Sports Info
Trent 2 at Toronto 2
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's soccer team tied the Trent Excalibur 2-2 on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Varsity Centre.
With the tie, the Blues drop to 1-4-3 and remain in sixth place, while the Excalibur are 1-7-2 and in seventh in the OUA East division.
Team co-captain Mario Kovacevic helped the Blues play catch up twice in the match. The Excalibur opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and Kovacevic (Woodbridge, Ont.) evened the score eight minutes later on a penalty kick. The game was deadlocked at 1-1 at the half.
Trent went ahead again in the 61st minute, but Kovacevic notched his second of the game, and fourth of the season in the 74th minute en route to Toronto's third draw of 2013.
The Varsity Blues return to action this Saturday, Oct. 5 as they travel to North Bay, Ont., to take on the Nipissing Lakers. Game time is set for 2:15 p.m.
Source: Toronto Sports Info
