POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE – On a cool Saturday night under the lights at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Pronghorns faced the formidable Calgary Dinos in a Canada West soccer clash. The Dinos, with only one loss, looked to maintain their momentum, while the Pronghorns sought to improve their record. Despite early chances from both sides, Calgary struck first in the 16th minute through Jaden Tomaszewski. The Dinos extended their lead with goals from Grace Moore and Rachel Barlow, taking a commanding 3-0 lead into halftime. Lethbridge fought hard in the second half but couldn't break through Calgary's defence. The match ended 3-0, dropping the Pronghorns to 2-10 and boosting the Dinos to 10-1-1.
NEXT UP
- On a cool Saturday night under the lights at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Pronghorns aimed to bounce back and improve their season record. Facing a challenging schedule, their two wins came early, and the playoff chase seemed out of reach. Meanwhile, the visiting Calgary Dinos looked to maintain their momentum, coming in with only one loss.
- The Pronghorns opened with early energy, and just four minutes into the match, Kiandra Boulter fired a shot, but it sailed wide of the Dinos' net.
- Calgary responded quickly with a dangerous chance. A well-placed header from Jayden Berg, following a Dinos corner kick, tested Pronghorn keeper Heidi Andres, but she came up with a confident save.
- In the 16th minute, the Dinos struck first. Jaden Tomaszewski found the back of the net with her first goal of the season. Although Andres managed to get her hands on the ball, she couldn't stop the powerful shot, putting Calgary up 1-0.
- The Horns fought back with a chance of their own just two minutes later. Chiara Duenser unleashed a shot on goal, but Dinos keeper Katie French was equal to the task, keeping the Pronghorns off the scoreboard.
- Calgary's offensive pressure paid off again in the 31st minute when Grace Moore capitalized on an opportunity to score, doubling the Dinos' lead to 2-0.
- Things went from bad to worse for the Pronghorns when a defensive misstep resulted in a penalty kick for Calgary. Rachel Barlow calmly slotted the ball into the right side of the net, past the diving Heidi Andres, to make it 3-0.
- As halftime approached, the Dinos continued their aggressive attack. However, Andres stood tall, and defender Jade Unterschute made a crucial clearance to prevent further damage before the whistle blew.
- The Pronghorns entered the second half determined to turn the game around. Rylie Mooney and Nicola Hutton both came out firing, each putting shots on the Dinos' net in the opening minutes of the half. Unfortunately, both attempts missed high, leaving Lethbridge still searching for their first goal.
- Calgary didn't let up, with Grace Moore once again testing Andres in the 50th minute, but the Pronghorn keeper made another crucial save to keep the Horns in the game.
- The Pronghorns found themselves under pressure again in the 72nd minute after conceding a penalty. Calgary's Kaleigh Major pounced on the opportunity with a shot on goal, but Andres was there to deny her.
- Despite the Horns' efforts, they couldn't break through the Dinos' defence, and the match ended 3-0 in favour of the Dinos. With the loss, the Pronghorns' record dropped to 2-10, while the Dinos improved to 10-1-1, continuing their dominant season.
NEXT UP
The Pronghorns return to the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium next weekend, where they'll face the MacEwan Griffins on Saturday, October 18, at 12 p.m., followed by a matchup against the Alberta Pandas on Sunday, October 19, also at 12 p.m.