Soccer Stingers stung by undefeated Martlets
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MONTREAL - Forward Alexandra Morin-Boucher of St. Gabriel de Brandon, Que., scored the game-winner in the 29th minute of play as ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ blanked Concordia 3-0 in women's soccer team at Concordia Stadium, Sunday.
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The Martlets improved their win streak to 4-0 in regular season play and gave ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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.
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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. ÌýFreshman Kelsey Wilson of Pincourt, Que., scored her first official goal in a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ uniform to put the game out of reach four minutes later.
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±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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.
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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.
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"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 andÌýour overall approach to the game.ÌýIt 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."
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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
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SCORING SUMMARY
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 3, Concordia 0
(at Concordia Stadium)
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FIRST HALF:
1.±«ÓãÖ±²¥: Alexandra Morin-Boucher (Laura Bland-Lasso), 29:00
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SECOND HALF:
2.±«ÓãÖ±²¥: Julia Bahen (penalty kick), 62:00
3.±«ÓãÖ±²¥: Kelsey Wilson (Hannah Simmons), 66:00
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GOALKEEPERS:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥: Victoria Muccilli (W, 0GA, 2 SVS, SHO, 90:00)
Concordia: Andrea Davidson (L, 3GA, 8 SVS, 90:00)
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SHOTS TOWARD NET:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ (11 on net, 11 off net)
Concordia (2 on net, 1 off net)
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CARDS BY:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 0
Concordia 1 yellow (Natasha Sicondolfo, 39:00)
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CORNERS BY:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 13
Concordia 0
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CROSSES BY:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 16
Concordia 1
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FOULS BY:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 13
Concordia 10
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OFFSIDES BY:
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 1
Concordia 0
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PLAYERS OF THE GAME
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Alexandra Morin-Boucher
Concordia Alli Burgess
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Attendance: 70
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Game Length: 2:00
Referee: Chris Grabas
Asst. Referees: Adam Nemri, Pierre-Ch. Lahaye
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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
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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)
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DID NOT PLAY
GK: Valerie Labbe (dressed but DNP)
DEF: Katherine Green Ìý(injured)
DEF: Carolyn Bell (injured)
DEF: Melanie Desaulniers-Rioux (injured)
MID: Anna Smith Ìý(injured)
MID: Ginger Jefferies (injured)
MID: Kathleen WakelingÌý (injured)
FOR: Alexandra ArmstrongÌý (injured)
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SOURCE:
Earl Zukerman
Communications Officer
Athletics & Recreation
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514-398-7012
m.athletics.mcgill.ca (mobile website)
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