Huskies defeat REDS 3-2 for fourth straight win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Saint Mary's (4-2-0, 4-2-0) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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UNB (1-3-1, 1-3-1) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
FREDERICTON, NB - The Saint Mary's Huskies won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the UNB REDS 3-2 in Atlantic University Sport men's soccer action at UNB's BMO Centre on Saturday.
In a back-and-forth first half, the Huskies took a 1-0 lead on a goal in the 45th minute by Colby Mercer (Beaverbank, NS).
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COLBY MERCER CAN'T STOP SCORING!
His sixth goal of the season (all in his last 3.5 games) gives the Huskies a 1-0 lead at halftime! pic.twitter.com/ocjCBFRFJF
The half-time break was an extended one as officials made repairs to one of the BMO Centre nets.
The two teams then combined for four goals in an exciting second half.
The REDS drew even in the 58th minute on an own goal by Huskies defender Woody Bain (Dartmouth, NS). But Bain would respond minutes later with back-to-back assists.
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Sean Freeman scores off a Woody Bain cross to restore the Huskies lead, 2-1 in the second half! pic.twitter.com/lzrxQVklnK
Three minutes later, Sean Freeman (Halifax, NS) restored the Saint Mary's lead and six minutes after that, Will Brown (Halifax, NS) pushed that lead to 3-1.
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Will Brown heads home a Woody Bain free kick for the first goal of his @AUS_SUA career! Huskies lead 3-1 in the 66th minute! pic.twitter.com/bdhFAzGkjR
Following a handball call in the 83rd minute, Luke Rosettani (Ottawa, ON) trimmed the Huskies' lead to 3-2 on a penalty kick.
SMU keeper Ryan Davis (Lake Loon, NS) made the initial stop, but Rosettani pounced on the rebound and scored.
With the victory, the Huskies are now 4-2-0 (W-L-T) and sit atop the AUS standings. Their next action is Thursday, when they host Acadia. That game is scheduled for a 7:15 p.m. start. GET TICKETS
The REDS, now 1-3-1 and tied for 8th place, will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host Moncton. Game time is scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Recap: Andy Campbell / UNB Athletics
Photos: Fran Harris / for UNB Athletics
