Soccer Stingers stung by undefeated Martlets
MONTREAL - Forward Alexandra Morin-Boucher of St. Gabriel de Brandon, Que., scored the game-winner in the 29th minute of play as McGill blanked Concordia 3-0 in women's soccer team at Concordia Stadium, Sunday.
The Martlets improved their win streak to 4-0 in regular season play and gave McGill sole possession of first-place in the eight-team Quebec conference, three points ahead of Laval, Sherbrooke and Montreal, each of who are tied for second place with identical 3-1 records.
Morin-Boucher, a physical education junior, converted a pass from Ottawa native Laura Bland-Lasso to tally her league-leading sixth goal of the season. Defender Julia Bahen, a sophomore from Vancouver, B.C., added an insurance marker when she was awarded a penalty kick in the 62nd minute. Freshman Kelsey Wilson of Pincourt, Que., scored her first official goal in a McGill uniform to put the game out of reach four minutes later.
McGill had a lopsided 22-3 advantage in shots toward net and a 13-0 edge in corner kicks and a 16-1 margin in crosses.
Rookie 'keeper Victoria Muccilli was called upon to make only two saves to register her second shutout in as many starts, improving her record to 2-0.
"We played a real solid game," said Marc Mounicot, head coach of the Martlets. "We executed well and although we should have scored more, I'm happy with the results and our overall approach to the game. It was nice to get everyone some playing time, especially (Hannah) Simmons and Wilson who saw their first action of the season and their play was a factor in how well the team performed on the pitch."
Next weekend, the Martlets will host the winless UQTR Patriotes (0-4) at Molson Stadium on Sept. 24 before taking on their arch-rival Montreal Carabins in a highly anticipated match-up at Stade CEPSUM on Sept. 26
SCORING SUMMARY
McGill 3, Concordia 0
(at Concordia Stadium)
FIRST HALF:
1.McGill: Alexandra Morin-Boucher (Laura Bland-Lasso), 29:00
SECOND HALF:
2.McGill: Julia Bahen (penalty kick), 62:00
3.McGill: Kelsey Wilson (Hannah Simmons), 66:00
GOALKEEPERS:
McGill: Victoria Muccilli (W, 0GA, 2 SVS, SHO, 90:00)
Concordia: Andrea Davidson (L, 3GA, 8 SVS, 90:00)
SHOTS TOWARD NET:
McGill (11 on net, 11 off net)
Concordia (2 on net, 1 off net)
CARDS BY:
McGill 0
Concordia 1 yellow (Natasha Sicondolfo, 39:00)
CORNERS BY:
McGill 13
Concordia 0
CROSSES BY:
McGill 16
Concordia 1
FOULS BY:
McGill 13
Concordia 10
OFFSIDES BY:
McGill 1
Concordia 0
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
McGill Alexandra Morin-Boucher
Concordia Alli Burgess
Attendance: 70
Game Length: 2:00
Referee: Chris Grabas
Asst. Referees: Adam Nemri, Pierre-Ch. Lahaye
McGILL'S STARTING LINEUP:
GK: Victoria Muccilli
DEF: Julia Bahen
DEF: Christina Burrows
DEF: Kendra Bui
DEF: Jenna Holdham
MID: Meghan Bourque
MID: Maggie Keating
MID: Alexandra Bland-Lasso
MID: Selena Colarossi
MID: Hannah Rivkin
FOR: Alexandra Morin-Boucher
McGILL'S SUBSTITUTIONS:
MID: Claire Hooper for Burrows (46:00)
FOR: Bianca Cordileone for Colarrossi (46:00)
DEF: Kelsey Wilson for Keating (55:00)
MID: Hannah Kirby for Bland-Lasso (55:00)
MID: Hannah Simmons for Rivkin (65:00)
FOR: Stephanie Avery for Morin-Boucher (70:00)
DEF: Christina Burrows back in for Holdham (75:00)
DID NOT PLAY
GK: Valerie Labbe (dressed but DNP)
DEF: Katherine Green (injured)
DEF: Carolyn Bell (injured)
DEF: Melanie Desaulniers-Rioux (injured)
MID: Anna Smith (injured)
MID: Ginger Jefferies (injured)
MID: Kathleen Wakeling (injured)
FOR: Alexandra Armstrong (injured)
SOURCE:
Earl Zukerman
Communications Officer
Athletics & Recreation
McGill University
514-398-7012
m.athletics.mcgill.ca (mobile website)