Panthers, Huskies secure point each in nil-nil draw
Scoring chances were few and far between, as the UPEI Panthers and Saint Mary’s Huskies ended in a nil-nil stalemate Saturday afternoon.
By Thomas Becker
Scoring chances were few and far between, as the UPEI Panthers and Saint Mary's Huskies ended in a nil-nil stalemate Saturday afternoon.
For the Panthers (0-2-1), it wasn't the desired result. They came into the game wanting and expecting to come away with three points, but managed to secure one.
"I think we could've won this game," said goalkeeper Veronica Kozak (Mississauga, ON), who was named the Subway Player of the Game. "We had a few missed opportunities and that tells us we have to push harder toward the net because our defence is looking really good right now."
Still, a point is a point, and it could be what kickstarts the team as they try to climb the standings.
"We're using this as motivation for tomorrow against St. FX," Kozak said. "We need to start putting points on the board if we want this to be a successful season."
After a slow start to the game, UPEI had a chance to pull ahead in the 28th minute when a corner kick was sent to Rachel Green (Borden-Carleton, PE), who headed it over the net.
Patrycia Kozak (Mississauga, ON) had an opportunity to put her team ahead in the 41st minute when she sprung free from a defender but lost the race to the ball, as keeper Kaitlyn Alley (Milton, ON) dove on the loose ball and secured it with her body.
With the wind behind their backs, the Huskies (1-1-1) controlled the pace of the game in the second half. At the 50-minute mark, a Saint Mary's corner kick went through the box, but the Huskies were unable to get a touch on it allowing the Panthers to clear it to safety.
Their best chance came in the 67th minute when Anelise Karakostas (Victoria, BC) started a beautiful give-and-go with a teammate leading to a break away, where the fourth-year midfielder chipped a shot over the net which kept the game scoreless.
The Panthers welcome the St. FX X-Women for a Sunday afternoon tilt, while the Huskies travel to Sackville, NB to take on the Mount Allison Mounties at 1 p.m.
Photo Credit: Janessa Hogan
