(St. John's, NL) – The Memorial Sea-Hawks and Acadia Axewomen battle to a 3-3 tie in AUS women's soccer action.
The Sea-Hawks and Axewomen both came out ready to play as each team looks to secure a top two seed in the AUS standings in the final weekend of play. It would be Acadia who would strike first with a marker from Alexandra Scovil in the 24th minute.
Memorial would strike back in the 36th minute on a strike from Hannah Rivkin from just outside the box. Both teams would trade scoring chances to close out the half, but neither team could find the back of the net.
The second half was fast-paced and once again both teams had opportunities to score, but the goalkeepers were up to the challenge. Taylor Doyle finished with 9 saves for the Sea-Hawks, while Emma Connell made 6 saves for the vistors.
Memorial kept pushing and took a 2-1 lead on a goal from rookie Holly O'Neill. The Sea-Hawks would strike again moments later on a penalty kick from Hannah Rivkin.
It looks as if the Sea-Hawks would cruise to victory, until Acadia received a goal from Michelle Pryde in the 79th minute to put the Axewomen right back in it. Acadia would continue to push for the equalizer and it would come in the 89th minute on a corner kick from Katie Ross that found Jenna Howell in the box.
The draw keeps Memorial three points up on the Axewomen with the rematch happening tomorrow at 1:00pm at King George V Soccer Pitch. The Sea-Hawks need a win or a tie to secure a top two finish and receive a first round playoff bye.
Teri Murphy was the Subway Player of the Game.