CONSOLATION #2: 2009 CIS men’s soccer championship: Capers too much for McMaster

By Trinity Western University sports information office

LANGLEY, B.C. (CIS) – Shayne Hollis scored twice to lead the AUS champion Cape Breton Capers to their first-ever win at the CIS men’s soccer championships as they defeated the McMaster Marauders 4-1 in the second consolation match of the CIS men’s soccer championship at Trinity Western University, Friday afternoon.

The second year fullback from Baileys Bay Bermuda scored the first goal of the match, in the seventh minute, and the fourth, in the 69th minute, to help the Capers improve to 1-3 all-time in CIS championship play. CBU lost both its duel in 2007.

“We were able to take advantage of our opportunities,” said Capers coach Robbie Chiasson, who admitted there was a lot more pressure in the team’s quarter-final matchup the night before against the host Trinity Western Spartans.

First year midfielder Andrew Rigby, from Nottingham, Eng and second year forward Keishen Bean from Sandys, Bermuda scored it the 35th minute and the 62nd minute to give the Capers their four goals on the night, while McMaster second year striker Mark Reilly from Hamilton scored, what will be the only goal of the tournament for the Marauders, in the 23rd minute.

With no change in their formation or offensive philosophy, the Capers capitalized on their chances.
“It was big for us to get that first goal,” the coach said. “We were able to play a little bit more today.”

The Capers will now play the University of Victoria Vikes in tomorrow’s consolation championship match. The fifth place match will kick off at 1 p.m. PST at Trinity Western University.

Keepers Chris Toumidis of Stoney Creek, Ont. with one save and Claudio Siciliano shared the win, while Matt Grant of Brampton made four saves in the loss.

The match was called in the 76th minute after an injury to McMasters Chinomnso (Jimmy) Nwamandi from Brampton required that he not be moved until an ambulance arrived to transport him to the hospital.

McMaster finishes the competition in a tie for seventh position with an 0-2 record.

SCORING SUMMARY

CBU: 2-2:4
MAC: 1-0:1

First Half
1. CBU, Shayne Hollis (1), 7th
2. MAC, Mark Reilly (1) (Dan Veloce), 23rd
3. CBU, Andrew Rigby (1) (Gregg Whitting), 35th

Second Half
4. CBU, Keishen Bean (1), 62nd
5. CBU, Shayne Hollis (2), 68th

Goalkeepers:
CBU: Chris Toumidis (W, 1 GA, 0 saves, 31:05 mins), Claudio Sciliano (0 GA, 0 saves, 42:55 mins)
MAC: Matt Grant (L, 4GA, 4 saves, 74:00 mins), Adrian Dnomy (0 GA, 0 saves, 2:00 mins)

Shots: CBU 14, MAC 2
Shots on Net: CBU 8, MAC 1
Corners: CBU 2, MAC 1
Offsides: CBU 2, MAC 2
Fouls: CBU 11, MAC 6
Yellow Cards: CBU (1): Andrew Rigby (21st), MAC (2): Kyle Grootenboer (9th), Anthony Costa (45th),
Red Cards: none

Players of the game:
CBU: Shayne Hollis
MAC: Mark Reilly

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE & RESULTS (all times PACIFIC TIME)

Thursday, Nov. 12
Quarter-final 1: Laval 3, UPEI 1
Quarter-final 2: Toronto 2, Victoria 1
Quarter-final 3: McGill 1, McMaster 0 (10-9 PK)
Quarter-final 4: Trinity Western 2, Cape Breton 0

Friday, Nov. 13
Consolation 1: Victoria 6, UPEI 2
Consolation 2: Cape Breton 4, McMaster 1
16:00 Semifinal 1: Laval vs. Toronto (SSN Canada webcast)
18:30 Semifinal 2: McGill vs. Trinity Western (SSN Canada webcast)

Saturday, Nov. 14
13:00 Consolation final (5th-place match): Victoria vs. Cape Breton

Sunday, Nov. 15
13:00 Bronze medal (SSN Canada webcast)
15:30 Championship final (SSN Canada webcast)

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