MSCR Oct. 20 Placeholder
Christian Cocuzzo
2
York YOR (6-2-3, 6-2-3)
2
Brock BRO (7-2-2, 7-2-2)
York YOR
(6-2-3, 6-2-3)
2
Final
2
Brock BRO
(7-2-2, 7-2-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
York YOR 2 0 2
Brock BRO 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | ARPAN KAUR // yorkulions.ca

LIONS SURRENDER TWO-GOAL LEAD, SETTLE FOR DRAW WITH BADGERS

In a highly anticipated match between the top two teams in the OUA West. the first-place Brock Badgers and the second-place York University Lions men's soccer team did battle on Friday night in the front end of a home-and-home series to close the season. On a night the Lions likely deserved a better fate,a late equalizer from the Badgers earned them a 2-2 draw. 

With the draw, the No. 7 nationally-ranked Lions sit two points behind the Badgers for first OUA West rankings, needing a win over Brock in the season finale to finish first in the division.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Tyler Attardo, who has been an impact player in his first season in red and white, set the tone for the visitors in the 9th minute, netting his fifth goal of the campaign, giving the Lions an early 1-0 lead. 
  • The Lions continued to take it to the home side, outshooting the Badgers 7-2. In the 21st minute, Pedro Aparicio provided some insurance with a crucial goal for York in the 21st minute, extending the advantage to 2-0.
  • The Badgers' most promising opportunity of the opening half came in the 35th minute when they were granted a penalty kick, only to have their hopes thwarted by a remarkable save from Alessio Carbone, keeping it 2-0 Lions.
  • A minute after the unsuccessful penalty kick, Noah DeDominicis cut the lead in half, breaking the clean sheet in the process and putting the Badgers on the board in the 37th minute. 
  • Despite the Lions dominating the contest, outshooting Brock 22-5, Brock,  the Badgers scored the tying goal courtesy of Conrad Czarnecki 84th minute. The goal capped the scoring on a 2-2 draw.

LOOKING AHEAD:

The Lions will wrap up their regular season Sunday afternoon when they take on the Brock Badgers for the second half of the home-and-home series at York Lions Stadium with a 3:15 pm kick-off.

PLAYOFF PICTURE:

A number of seeding scenarios exist for the Lions on the final day of the season. A win for York clinches first, while a non-win and a non-win by Guelph or McMaster clinches second. Additionally a non-win plus a win from one of Guelph or McMaster means York will finish third. Meanwhile, a non-win plus wins from Guelph and McMaster means the Lions will finish fourth. By finishing first or second, York will receive a first-round bye. However, should they finish lower than second, they will host a first-round playoff game against one of Guelph, McMaster, Western or Laurier on Wednesday night.

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