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.
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.
