MSOC - 24-25
Cam Yoos
4
Winner Mount Royal MRU (7-2-5, 7-2-5)
1
Lethbridge LET (3-4-7, 3-4-7)
Winner
Mount Royal MRU
(7-2-5, 7-2-5)
4
Final
1
Lethbridge LET
(3-4-7, 3-4-7)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Mount Royal MRU 3 1 4
Lethbridge LET 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Horns Show Resilience but Unable to Overcome Cougars in Final Regular Season Match

POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE – In the final Canada West regular season matchup at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Horns faced off against the Mount Royal Cougars, both teams already secured playoff spots. The Cougars dominated the match, with Miguel Da Rocha scoring a hat-trick, leading to a 4-1 victory. Holden Lehr scored the lone goal for the Horns. The Horns will head to Vancouver, BC, to compete against the UBC Thunderbirds in the quarterfinals on Friday, looking to build on their young lineup's promising performance despite the loss. Both teams will now shift their focus to the postseason.

BREAKDOWN
  • Under blues skies at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium both teams had already secured their playoff positions, which led to the decision to field younger lineups, giving emerging players a chance to showcase their skills before heading into the postseason.
  • The Horns aimed to set the tone early, earning their first opportunity in the 8th minute when Brandon Francis took a shot on goal. However, the Cougars' goalkeeper, Sjard Strauss, was quick to react, making a solid save to deny the Horns. Shortly after, Cole Rosenlund had a promising chance but was unfortunate to hit the post, leaving Lethbridge still searching for their first goal.
  • The momentum shifted in the 21st minute when the Cougars capitalized on defensive errors in the Horns' box. Miguel Da Rocha seized the opportunity, scoring his 6th goal of the season with a well-placed shot, assisted by Ben Creswick, giving MRU a crucial early lead.
  • Armaan Thawer, the Horns' goalkeeper, was called into action again in the 24th minute, making a crucial save against a powerful header from Isaac Charbonneau. This save kept Lethbridge within striking distance as they fought to regain control of the match.
  • The Cougars extended their lead in the 31st minute when Miguel Da Rocha scored again, marking his 7th goal of the season. This time, he was assisted by Sjard Strauss, highlighting the Cougars' effective teamwork and offensive pressure.
  • Just before halftime, Da Rocha completed his hat-trick with an impressive bicycle kick, sending the ball past Thawer after a well-timed assist from Bwidju Mutongolo. This spectacular goal underscored the Cougars' dominance as they headed into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead.
  • The Horns made a goalie change at halftime, bringing in Teagan Romaine to replace Armaan Thawer. This move aimed to provide a fresh perspective and boost the team's performance as they prepared for the second half, allowing Thawer to reset ahead of next weekend.
  • The Horns found their first goal of the match in the 68th minute when Holden Lehr made an impressive run and struck the ball past the Cougars' goalkeeper. This goal, Lehr's first of the season, ignited hope for Lethbridge, narrowing the gap to 3-1.
  • MRU responded with offensive pressure in the 72nd minute, but Tim Beckedahl's shot went wide of the target, leaving the Cougars still searching for their next goal as the Horns tightened their defensive efforts.
  • In the 79th minute, the Cougars once again threatened the Horns' defense. Mowbray Beghin took a shot from the left side, but Teagan Romaine made a crucial save, demonstrating his readiness and determination to keep the game competitive.
  • The drama continued in the 84th minute when Romaine initially stopped a shot but was unable to secure the rebound. Soren Hendricks managed to get a foot on it, and the ball fell to Felix Liebich, who capitalized on the opportunity to score his first goal of the season, extending the Cougars' lead to 4-1.
  • Despite the challenging scoreline, the young lineup for the Horns exhibited resilience and determination throughout the match. Their performance provided valuable experience and showcased their potential as both teams prepared to shift their focus to the upcoming postseason.
NEXT UP
The Pronghorns finish the season fourth in the Canada West regular season standings. Next, the Horns will travel to Vancouver, BC, to take on the top-ranked UBC Thunderbirds in the Canada West quarterfinal matchup on Friday, October 25. Don't miss the action on canadawest.tv!
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