SHERBROOKE, Que. – A late goal by Sarah-Kim Bergeron (Calgary, Alta./Bishop Carroll S.S.) gave the Bishop's Gaiters 1-1 draw against the UQAM Citadins in RSEQ University women's soccer action at Coulter Field, Friday. The veteran midfielder scored off a set piece from 40 yards out, and her goal cancelled out a first-period marker by Laurence Martel of UQAM. With the win, Bishop's is now 0-1-2, while UQAM is also 0-1-2 on the year.
Bishop's 1, UQAM 1
How it happened
- UQAM opened the scoring in the 30th minute, as Martel slotted a shot from 10 yards out past Gaiters 'keeper Mehana Heins (Ottawa, Ont./Merivale S.S.).
- With warm, muggy conditions at Coulter Field, both teams struggled to get sustained offence going.
- The Gaiters had their best chances to score late in the game, with Bergeron connecting in the 88th minute. She took a free kick from 40 yards out that bounced over UQAM 'keeper Daniel Perreault and into the net.
Coach Ballard's comments:
Gaiters head coach
Paul Ballard comments on Friday's draw:
For UQAM:
- Scorer: Laurence Martel (1G), Kacey Vadenboncoeur (1A).
- Booked: Laurie Cousineau
- Goalkeeper: Daphné Perreault (0 saves)
- Shots: 15 total, 9 on target
- MVP: Erika Pion
For Bishop's:
- Scorer: Sarah-Kim Bergeron (Calgary, Alta./Bishop Carroll S.S.)
- Goalkeeper: Mehana Heins (Ottawa, Ont./Merivale S.S.) (8 saves)
- Shots: 5 total, 1 on target
- MVP: Heins
Up next for Bishop's:
- Sunday, Sept. 17 at UQTR, 1 p.m.
