UNIVERSITY SO0CCER: Capers sweep Aigles Bleus

Carl Fleming
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UNIVERSITY SO0CCER: Capers sweep Aigles Bleus

Cape Breton Capers’ Jamie Nicholson, seen in action last season, scored the winning goal in a 2-1 Atlantic University Sport men’s soccer win over the Moncton Aigles Bleus at Ness Timmons Field on Saturday. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT/CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentThe host Cape Breton Capers men’s and women’s soccer teams emerged victorious in Atlantic University Sport soccer action on Saturday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentMEN’S ACTIONArticle contentArticle contentTwo goals in the first 10 minutes powered Cape Breton to a 2-1 win over the Moncton Aigles Bleus at Ness Timmons Field.Article contentArticle contentSecond-year forward Evan Cunningham opened the scoring in the second minute for the Capers with third-year midfielder Jamie Nicholson netting what proved to be the winner in the 10th minute.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentJack Harrington made four saves for the win.Article contentArticle contentSoumaila Mohamed Dag replied for the Angles Bleus in the 76th minute.Article contentArticle contentAttendance was estimated at 200.Article contentArticle contentIt was the sxith consecutive win for Cape Breton (6-1-1), who are tied for first with the Dalhousie Tigers. Moncton (5-2-1) are tied for third.Article contentArticle contentWOMEN’S ACTIONArticle contentArticle contentCape Breton also benfitted from a strong first half in the opening contest of the afternoon.Article contentArticle contentAudrey Roy opened the scoring in the seventh minute, the first of the season for the second-year midfielder. Third-year forward Paige Allaby hit the scoresheet in the 30th minute.Article contentArticle contentCapers keeper Elle Lancaster made three saves to earn the shutout.Article contentArticle contentCape Breton’s record stands at 5-1-2, leaving them tied for third. Moncton drops to 1-6-1.Article contentArticle contentNEXT UPArticle contentArticle contentThe Capers return to action on Oct 3 with matches against visiting St. Francis Xavier, the womens kicking off at 5 p.m. with the men following at 7:30 p.m.Article content

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