Women’s team fell 1-0; Men’s team beat Brock 1-0
Women’s soccer
The Gryphons (3-2-1) team point streak is finally broken after falling to the Brock Badgers 1-0 at the Gryphon Soccer Complex last Friday, Sept. 8.
An early goal broke the Gryphons’ shutout streak that lasted over 370 minutes of game time.
Brock midfielder Cassandra Stirpe scored a goal in the 11th minute, which was never answered.
Brooke Davidson, rookie goalkeeper for the Gryphons, made her first career OUA start after head coach Shayne Campbell’s decision to rest last week’s OUA female athlete of the week, Libby Brenneman.
“I think she’ll grow from this experience. Libby has had a fantastic week, but it was important to give Brooke some OUA time,” said Campbell.
“They defended resolutely. I felt we built up well, but I don’t think our final ball was where it needed to be,” Campbell added.
The Gryphons unfortunately could not bounce back on Sunday, Sept. 10 and fell to the McMaster Marauders 2-0. The Gryphons will face the Algoma Thunderbirds this Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie and will try to improve their record to four wins.
Men’s soccer
The men’s (4-1-1) result was similar to the women’s except they scored early and let strong defensive play and counterattack pressure secure victory.
Johnson Amoo scored a quick goal in the fifth minute, giving the Gryphons a lead that would not be encroached upon. Freshman goalkeeper Erik Hermanns made three saves, including an important early one, which gave Guelph its first clean sheet of the OUA season.
“It wasn’t an easy clean sheet, but a lot of the saves he had to make were from a distance,” said Keith Mason, head coach of the Gryphons. “What I liked today was that he commanded his box well and he commanded his defense well.”
The win gave the Gryphons a vital three points and progressed them to the top of the Western standings with 13 points.
Unfortunately, the Gryphons could not follow it up on Sunday, Sept. 10 as they fell to the McMaster Marauders 4-2.
The Marauders now sit on the Gryphons’ heels with 12 points as the Gryphons prepare for the Algoma Thunderbirds this weekend for double header games on Saturday and Sunday in the Sault.
Photos by Matteo Cimellaro/ The Ontarion