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 teams emerged victorious over the visiting Moncton Aigles Bleus squads in Atlantic University Sport soccer action on Saturday in Sydney.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 contentMEN’S ACTIONArticle contentArticle contentTwo goals in the first 10 minutes powered the Capers men’s team to a 2-1 win over the Aigles Bleus at Ness Timmons Field on the grounds of Cape Breton University.Article 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 contentCapers goalkeeper Jack Harrington made four saves for the win.Article contentSoumaila Mohamed Dag replied for the Angles Bleus in the 76th minute.Article contentIt was the sixth consecutive win for Cape Breton (6-1-1), who are tied for first with the Dalhousie Tigers. Moncton (5-2-1) is tied for third.Article content Paige Allaby of the Cape Breton Capers, right, shoots as Myakim Nimat of the Moncton Aigles Bleus defends on Saturday at Ness Timmons Field. Allaby potted one goal and was named player of the game as the Capers posted a 2-0 shutout. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT/CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentWOMEN’S SHUTOUTArticle contentThe Capers women benefitted from a strong first half in their 2-0 shutout of their Aigles Bleus opponents in the opening contest of the afternoon.Article contentAudrey Roy opened the scoring in the seventh minute for the Capers (5-1-2), the first of the season for the second-year midfielder. Third-year forward Paige Allaby hit the scoresheet in the 30th minute.Article contentCape Breton ‘keeper Elle Lancaster made three saves to earn the shutout, while Krista Phillips stopped eight shots for the Aigles Bleus (1-6-1).Article contentNEXT UPArticle contentThe Capers return to action on Friday with matches against visiting St. Francis Xavier X-Women and X-Men, respectively. The women’s squads kick off their matchup at 5 p.m. with the men following at 7:30 p.m.Article content
UNIVERSITY SOCCER: Cape Breton Capers men, women victorious over visiting Moncton Aigles Bleus
