Trent Excalibur women’s soccer team challenged the Royal Military College in home game action on Wednesday, September 23, with a well-earned victory for Trent, 2-1.
Trent had the leading edge on RMC throughout the first half, creating lots of pressure in the offensive zone with many scoring opportunities. Teamwork, great positioning and great timing were Trent’s strong suit, proving that they were there to win. Excalibur Brittany McIntosh was a credit to Trent’s offensive push, with many strong breakaways and beautiful headers in front of the net. The defence maintained a solid front against RMC, notably Megan Blair and Shadia Husseini, who helped keep points off the scoreboard for RMC, going into half-time tied 0-0.
The second half saw Trent continuing to challenge RMC with a more determined offensive force. Excalibur Danielle Curtis scored early in the second half, swiftly launching the ball straight-on into the net, bringing the score to 1-0 for Trent. Sarah McDougall of Trent scored later in the half, with RMC’s Sam Beckett retaliating with a goal shortly after, bringing the final score to Trent 2, RMC 1.
Trent coach Joe Muldoon was very impressed with the team’s ability in the game: “I thought we moved the ball better and moved it more forward than in the past. We had lots of scoring opportunities and the girls were very happy with the win.”
Trent goalkeeper, Erin Persi, played an outstanding game in net, blocking many powerful shots from RMC players.
Trent Excalibur next takes on Carleton University in home game action this Saturday, September 26 at 1p.m.
