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Morin-Boucher's last-second goal extends Martlet soccer win streak to three

Published: 24 August 2010

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PLATTSBURGH, NY - Alexandra Morin-Boucher, a third-year striker from Montreal, scored in injury time as the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ women's soccer team came away with a thrilling 1-0 road victory at Plattsburgh State on Tuesday. It was McGill's third consecutive victory in as many pre-season games.

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The winning marker was initiated by a corner-kick from freshman Selena Colarossi of Burlington, Ont. Her shot was deflected by Stephanie Avery, a freshman forward from Tsawassen, B.C., and volleyed home by Morin-Boucher.

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Martlets rookie goalkeeper Valerie Labbé was called upon to make three saves for her second career shutout.

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"We played with more intensity and enthusiasm in the second half," said Marc Mounicot, in his 13th year as head coach of the Martlets. "Those are qualities that we will need to be successful this season."

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The second half featured a lineup that was composed primarily of freshmen "They demonstrated a lot of character and poise," noted Mounicot.

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It was a costly win, however, as co-captain Carolyn Bell, a second-year defender from West Vancouver, B.C., suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury while making a tackle in the defensive zone during the 10th minute of play.

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"The loss of Bell was no doubt a psychological factor in our sluggish first half," said a concerned Mounicot, whose young squad has suffered a plethora of injuries in the preseason. "She will be reassessed by our physiotherapy staff (Wednesday) and we will keep our fingers crossed for good news."

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The Martlets, who opened their campaign with 2-0 and 2-1 victories over Guelph and York on Aug. 21 and 22, respectively, will depart Friday for the Old Four tournament in Kingston, Ont. McGill opens against Western at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning.

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The Redmen soccer team will take part in the men's and women's tourney, along with Toronto and Queen's.

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SCORING SUMMARY

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(at Cardinal Stadium in Plattsburgh, NY)

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FIRST HALF:

(no scoring)

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SECOND HALF:

1.McGill: Alexandra Morin-Boucher (Stephanie Avery, Selena Colarossi), 90:00+

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GOALKEEPERS:

McGill: Valerie Labbé (W, 0GA, 3 saves, SHO; 90:00)

Plattsburgh: unavailable

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FOULS:

McGill 12

Plattsburgh 4

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SHOTS TOWARD NET BY:

McGill (6 on net, 3 off net)

Plattsburgh (3 on net)

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CORNERS:

McGill 7

Plattsburgh 2

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CROSSES:

McGill 9

Plattsburgh 3

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OFFSIDES:

McGill 0

Plattsburgh 2

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McGILL STARTING LINEUP:

GK: Valerie Labbé

DEF: Carolyn Bell

DEF: Kendra Bui

DEF: Kathleen Wakeling

DEF: Alexandra Armstrong

MID: Julia Bahen

MID: Zohra Bendouah

MID: Laura Bland-Lasso

MID: Hannah Rivkin

MID: Alexandra Morin-Boucher

FOR: Bianca Cordileone

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McGILL SUBSTITUTIONS

Bell replaced by Kipp (10:00)

Bland-Lasso replaced by Keating (30:00)

Kipp replaced by Rioux (46:00)

Wakeling replaced by Holdham (46:00)

Armstrong replaced by Burrows (46:00)

Bahen replaced by Madden (46:00)

Bendouah replaced by Kirby (46:00)

Bland-Lasso replaced by Jefferies (46:00)

Rivkin replaced by Colarossi (46:00)

Morin-Boucher replaced by Bourque (46:00)

Cordileone replaced by Avery (46:00)

Madden replaced by Morin-Boucher (78:00)

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DID NOT DRESS:

Anna Smith

Claire Hooper

Dylan Saunders

Katherine Green (injd)

Devon Denis (injd)

Victoria Muccilli (injd)

Kelsey Wilson (injd)

Hannah Simmons (injd)

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ATTENDANCE: 100

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SOURCE:

Earl Zukerman

McGill Athletics & Recreation

514-398-7012

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