The close 2-1 victory secured a playoff berth for the Gees, as they currently sit atop the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East division with just three regular season games to go.
Soccer
The Gees are still undefeated in the 2015 season, topping the OUA East with an impressive 9-0-3 record.
The seemingly unstoppable Gee-Gees women’s rugby team extended their undefeated season with a dominant 33-7 win over conference contender Université de Montréal Carabins.
The lack of scoring didn’t mean there were a lack of opportunities, in fact the fast-paced match saw no end in offensive plays for both teams. However, solid defence and great performances from both goalkeepers kept the ball out of the nets.
The University of Ottawa women’s soccer team battled through heat, humidity, and injuries to get their first two wins of the season in back-to-back matches against the Nipissing Lakers, and Laurentian Voyageurs.
The Gee-Gees were playing somewhat hobbled, with multiple injuries stemming from last year’s lengthy playoff run. Talent still exists in this Gee-Gees squad, but it’ll take time for this year’s team to click.
Gee-Gees soccer is stronger than it’s ever been, and here’s why Photo courtesy of Jen Elliott The Gee-Gees women’s soccer team is perched atop the nation in an elite class of perennial contenders. This season, the team will attempt to improve upon its success in recent years by making a push to finally bringing back a national …
Originating in 2011 as a joke on the Norwegian comedy sports show Golden Goal, clips of the game went viral and the sport spread throughout Europe. More recently, bubble soccer has been introduced in sports arenas across North America, including opportunities for games and rentals in Ottawa and Gatineau.
“We changed around a lot of things in the second half, I think it started to switch the momentum in our favour, and it was an exciting finish.” – Steven Johnson
“It truly was a team effort,” he said. “We are more of a team this year than perhaps other years. Other years we may have had more individual talent, but collectively this team has really performed well all season.”
“We were well organized in the box and have players who will challenge in difficult situations. I was pleased with what we were able to do against a team that is very good on set pieces.” -Steve Johnson
“Our defence is getting better and our forwards are clicking, and definitely winning helps the team morale,” said Francki.
After a disappointing end of the season last year when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Queen’s Gaels in penalty kicks, the Gee-Gees women’s soccer team is off to a good start.
For me and countless other like-minded enthusiasts, the beginning of the sports schedule means one thing: the return of soccer.
Gees give up first loss to Ravens in 20 years, but end the historical season in loss to Queen’s in OUA quarterfinals.
The Gee-Gee women’s soccer team brought the heat to the pitch Sept. 15 against the Trent University Excalibur. A crowd of almost 200 was there to support the team during an 11–0 blowout.
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Sunday’s cold, wet weather didn’t seem to put a damper on the Gee-Gees’ spirit.
After a successful string of exhibition matches, winning five consecutive games, the Gees marked the beginning of the regular season at home with back-to-back victories over the Ryerson University Rams and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
