Tigers nip X-Women 2-1
Tigers pick up second win of the weekend, dropping X-Women 2-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie (2-0-0, 2-0-0) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| StFX (0-2-0, 0-2-0) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Dalhousie
| Game Statistics | Dalhousie | StFX |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 13 (11) | 12 (7) |
| Saves | 6 | 9 |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
ANTIGONISH - The Dalhousie Tigers women's soccer team picked up their second win of the weekend, dropping the STFX X-Women 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at STFX Stadium.
STFX forward Avril Jameson opened the scoring for 31 minutes into the game with a great individual effort, stripping a defender of the ball and slotting one low from inside the box.
Dalhousie replying three minutes later though, with Paris Axam hitting one from distance. Possession was even in the first half, though the Tigers held an advantage in shots, 7-3.
Sally Steinberg broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, hitting one from in close off a pass from Ella Halliday. Dalhousie continued to pressure STFX, who replied with a few chances of their own. Tiger Jordan Mansfield hit the post in the final five minutes, but Bach pounced on the bounce and kept the ball out.
Bach finished with 9 saves, while Emily Toth had six for the visitors. Axam picked up player of the game honors for Dalhousie, while Jamieson was the STFX Gabriel Pizza Player of the Game.
The Tigers head to Wolfville next weekend for a Friday evening matchup with the Acadia Axewomen. The X-Women are also away next weekend, when they visit the Saint Mary's Huskies on September 5.
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Recap courtesy Matt Draper, STFX Athletics
