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Durham Lords Media Release
Saturday, October 25, 2008

DC Women’s Soccer Battle Hard in the Bronze Medal Game

Women’s Soccer OCAA Bronze Medal Game: Seneca defeated Durham 1-0

Ottawa, Ont. – In wet and soggy conditions on Saturday, the Durham Lords women’s soccer team squared off against Seneca College in the OCAA bronze medal match in Ottawa. Both teams battled hard for the entirety of the game but it was Seneca who would end up coming out on top as they defeated the Lords by a final score of 1-0.

This year marks the first time since 2005 that Durham College has not won a medal at the women’s soccer provincial championship, as the Lords entered the year as the two-time defending champions.

In what was described as a very physical game, the teams entered half-time all square at 0-0 with both sides having a number of opportunities to break the ice. Early in the second half at the 53 minute mark, Calaigh Copland of Seneca scored the game’s only goal to give the Sting a 1-0 victory and the bronze medal. Durham had plenty of chances but could not catch a break as they would fall to the Sting.

Copland, who scored the game winner, had a terrific season for Seneca netting a team high 12 goals during the regular season while being named a league all-star. Seneca’s Cayley Laubitz and Durham’s Jodi Den Bok were named the players of the game.

Although the team fought hard in both games of the championship, the Lords could not find their scoring touch as they were shutout over the weekend, putting an end to their 2008 season.

In the championship final between Humber and Algonquin, the weather would turn from bad to worse as the game was postponed.

For news and results on the championship, please visit the championship host website at: http://www.algonquinsa.com/DefaultSite/thunder/index_e.aspx?articleid=748

GAME SUMMARY

Final Score:
Seneca 1 Durham 0

Half Time Score:
Durham 0 Seneca 0

Scoring Summary:

First Half:
No Scoring

Second Half:
Calaigh Copland, Seneca (’53)

A QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Conference Record: 7-1-3 (Seneca Place – Central East)
Overall Record: 9-3-3 (Fourth Place)

Next Action:
Season Completed

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)
scott.dennis@dc-uoit.ca

Photo courtesy of Algonquin Athletics