It was a close and physical game on Varsity Field on Sunday, when the women’s soccer team squared off against the York Lions. The Blues flew out of the gate with some good chances early on, which led to an early free kick goal by Courtney Heges. The Lions won back some of the momentum with a couple of solid shots on net, but the Blues were impregnable as the defense and the goaltending earned the well deserved shut out.

Coach Guido Geisler was pleased with his Blues for following his prescribed defensive game plan, and keeping the Lions off the score board. This well-rounded game bodes well for the remainder of the women’s season.

After the women’s victory, the men’s team took to the field against their York counterparts. Falling behind on a very early goal by the Lions, the Blues hung in there with a late goal in the first half to tie the game. In the second half, the home team went out thirsty for blood, and U of T’s midfielders passed the ball beautifully, creating one-on-one opportunities for Blues strikers.

In the second half, the Varsity team scored three more goals, for a final score of 4-1. Goal scorers for the Blues were Marc Jankovic, Tom Kouzmanis, James Bialy, and Sean Myers. Rookie Myers was also named player of the game. The men’s team remains undefeated this season, and the women are currently tied for second in their division with a record of 1-1-1.