STFX defeats Ontario Tech 2-1 in fifth place game
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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StFX
(10-2-1, 9-2-1)
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1 | 1 | 2 |
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Ontario Tech
(8-2-3, 8-1-3)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Charlie Waters and Kyle Cordeiro scored to lead the STFX X-Men to a 2-1 victory over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks in the consolation final of the 2024 Bruce Power U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship at Vaso’s Field in Oshawa, Ont., on Saturday.
STFX wasted no time getting on the board as Waters netted the opening goal in the third minute. A well-placed pass from Kyle Cordeiro found Waters at the 18-yard box, and the forward made no mistake, giving the X-Men a 1-0 lead.
Ontario Tech pushed for an equalizer, with Luciano Nania and Jack Sears testing STFX goalkeeper Samuel Diltz, but Diltz stood strong. Ontario Tech’s Alex Irwin also came close with a header that went high following an early corner kick.
The X-Men extended their lead in the 53rd minute when DeDekker’s perfectly timed header set up Waters, who flicked the ball to Cordeiro in the box to make it 2-0.
Ontario Tech found a lifeline in the 68th minute as Erion Metaj capitalized on a rebound off the crossbar from an Adam Klimek shot, tapping it in near the back post to bring the score to 2-1.
Despite Ontario Tech’s pressing efforts, including multiple attempts from Irwin and a near miss from Jack Reid, STFX held on to secure the victory. Diltz’s saves and disciplined defending by the X-Men ensured the consolation final win.
Players of the Game:
STFX: Cameron Shaw
Ontario Tech: Erion Metaj
Team Stats
Ontario Tech
| Game Statistics | StFX | Ontario Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 7 (4) | 15 (4) |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 4 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |