CIS men's soccer Saturday roundup

Source: Saint Mary's Sports Information

HALIFAX, N.S. - The first-ranked UNB Varsity Reds punched their ticket to the finals of the Subway AUS men's soccer championship Saturday at Huskies Stadium, beating the Cape Breton Capers 1-0.
 
Yassin Shehab El Din provided the lone goal for the V-Reds in the 88th minute of the match off a corner kick. El Din was also named Subway Player of the Game.
 
In what seemed to be a match controlled mainly by the Capers, two game-saving saves by V-Reds keeper Brandon Eagle combined with a solid performance by their back line led by Bruno Mota allowed UNB to stay in the game and make a late push.
 
Many of the opportunities came from Capers striker Justin Maheu, who totaled a game-high six shots in the contest. The Capers outshot the V-Reds 19-15.
 
The rain and wind once again played a factor in the game, as it did in previous contests in this weekend's championship. There were several opportunities from both sides that fell through due to slippery conditions and unexpected ball movement.
 
The V-Reds will face the winner of today's second semi-final match between the second-ranked Saint Mary's Huskies and the third-ranked Dalhousie Tigers in the championship final Sunday at 2 p.m. 

Source: Saint Mary's Sports Information

HALIFAX, N.S. - The final game of the Subway AUS men's soccer championship is now set after the second-ranked Saint Mary's Huskies convincingly defeated the third-ranked Dalhousie Tigers 4-1 Saturday at Huskies Stadium.
 
The goal scoring started early, with Huskies striker Robert Rawlings putting away Dalhousie keeper Jason Ross's rebound in the eighth minute. However, Jack Schembri put the Tigers back in the game with a goal in the 19th minute from the foot of fellow midfielder Sangmuk Choi.
 
Less than a minute after midfielder Schembri tied it up for the Tigers, William Kennedy, who would eventually be named Subway Player of the Game, found the back of the net for the Huskies and restored their one-goal lead. The goal would wind up being the game winner.
 
Rodrigo de Carvalho netted his third of the year in the 43rd minute to put the Huskies up by two entering the half. Kennedy continued the scoring trend for the Huskies at the beginning of the second, putting away a goal off a free kick.
 
Ross did his best to keep his team in the game, making several critical saves at key moments. However, his efforts were not enough and the Tigers walked away empty handed.
 
Huskies keeper Adam Miller recorded nine saves for his squad. Today's game marked the Huskies' third win over the Tigers this season.
 
With the win, Saint Mary's advances to take on the first-ranked UNB Varsity Reds in the championship final game Sunday at 2 p.m. The win also ensures the Huskies a spot in the CIS men's soccer championship beginning Nov. 7 at UNB.