There is no doubt that the Nipissing Lakers women’s soccer team has potential and has some pieces to the puzzle, but they also have some work to do.
The Lakers came up against two very strong teams this weekend and despite a late push Sunday afternoon, dropped a pair of games.
After a 5-0 loss Saturday to the Carleton Ravens, the Lakers were back in action Sunday when they hosted the Ottawa Gee Gees.
The Gee Gees, much like the Ravens, got off to a quick start and led early.
They opened up the scoring at the eight-minute mark and added two more by the 15-minte mark.
Before the end of the half, the Gee Gees led 4-0 and were in control of the game.
Two more goals in the second half put the Gee Gees up 6-0 before the Lakers got on the board and picked up their play, controlling much of the last quarter of the game.
Cassie Parker tapped in a loose ball to put the Lakers on the board at the 76 minute mark, shortly after Ottawa’s sixth goal.
Just give minutes later, after a player was taken down in the crease, Kristen Farkas stepped up to the penalty spot and made no mistake to score the Lakers second goal of the game.
Unfortunately, Ottawa would add another goal in the 90th minute to cap off the victory.
Carlee Bennard and Kelly Dunk split the game, each playing a half.
The Lakers will look to bounce back next week when they host two more games – welcoming the UOIT Ridgebacks and the Trent Excalibur to town.
Submitted to BayToday.ca
Game times for both is set for noon, but the location will be determined later in the week based on the weather conditions and forecast.
