Huskies net two late goals and knock off UPEI 2-0

(HALIFAX, NS)—The Saint Mary's Huskies scored two late goals to defeat the UPEI Panthers 2-0 Friday night at Huskies Stadium in AUS men's soccer action.

Midfielder Cian Tousignant-Osiadhail (Timberlea, NS) scored his second goal on the year in the 70^th minute with defender Avery Senz (Elmsdale, NS) adding the assist.  Cian was named Subway player of the game.

Midfielder Raymond Crane (Ottawa, Ont.) put the Huskies up 2-0 in the 85^th minute with his first goal on the year.

Saint Mary's outshot UPEI 12-5 and each team had two corner kicks apiece in the contest.

UPEI held a 5-2 save advantage and goalie Brett Strba (3-3-0) picked up the Panther loss.

Goalkeeper Chrisitan Oxner (Halifax, NS) made two saves in the win and improves his record to 2-4-1.

With the win, the Huskies improve to 2-4-1 and sit in seventh place with seven points while UPEI drops to 3-4-0 and have nine points.

Both teams return to action Sunday October 1^st at 3:15 p.m. when the Huskies host Acadia at Huskies Stadium and  the Panthers visit the Cape Breton Capers.

 Dominic Nolasco, SMU Communications

Photo, Nick Pearce