(HALIFAX, N.S.) - The Acadia Axewomen soccer team took on the Dalhousie Tigers this past Sunday in Halifax at Wickwire Field.
In what was surely a highly anticipated matchup for these rivals as well as their fans, the players did not disappoint. The game started evenly with Tigers gaining control of the latter part of the first half, including some chances heading into halftime.
The Axewomen defended well and sophomore goalkeeper Emma Connell, in her second AUS start, commanded her box with confidence.
In the second half, however, the Axewomen rebounded with a stronger effort while both teams created close call after close call.
Acadia's star goal scorer Meghan Earle worked hard to create the game's best attempt on net; a long ground shot across the net that the Tiger goalkeeper Katherine Morgan was just able to tip around the post for a corner.
As the second half came to a close, the Axewomen had some final chances, yet the score remained 0-0, leaving tensions high for when the two rivals will meet again on Raymond Field on Oct. 19.
"I think both teams always look forward to this matchup and it was a tight game with a significant midfield battle where both teams did create chances to score," said Acadia head coach Amit Batra. "There were a lot of positives to take from the game [...]. The game revealed things to work on going forward so it was a great matchup to have early in the season."
Source: Acadia Sports Information