UNB’s Stefano D’Ambrogio, left, battles for possession of the ball with Acadia’s Nathan Amoah Gyekye, centre, and Xavier Hill during a 3-3 draw in university soccer action Aug. 29 in Fredericton, N.B. Photo by Fran Harris /for UNB RedsArticle contentThe Acadia Axemen are in a three-way tie for first place after the opening week of the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) soccer season.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 contentAcadia, Memorial and Dalhousie each have 1-0-1 records.Article contentArticle contentThe Axemen opened the campaign with a 3-3 tie at UNB Aug. 29 and completed the weekend with a 3-1 victory at Mount Allison on Aug. 31.Article contentAcadia trailed UNB 3-1 50 minutes into the contest, but Jabu Deng scored in the 76th minute and Nathan Amoah-Gyekye tied it with a minute to go in regulation time. Toni Adeoye scored in the 17th minute to tie the game 1-1.Article contentArticle contentDylan Legere made three saves for Acadia.Article contentAdeoye scored the first two goals of the game against the Mounties and AJ Magamura gave the visitors a 3-0 halftime lead.Article contentConnor Burns stopped one shot for the victory.Article contentThe Axewomen split their opening games, losing 3-0 at UNB before getting rookie head coach Danielle Cyr a 2-0 win at Mount Allison.Article content Former Acadia Axewoman turned UNB Reds’ forward Lauren Clarke, right, leads an attack against her former team in UNB’s 3-0 win Aug. 29 in Fredericton, N.B. Photo by Fran Harris /for UNB RedsArticle contentMilena Ramirez made five saves against the Reds and two for the clean sheet against the Mounties.Article contentJenna Turner and Taylor Kay had the goals in Sackville, N.B.Article contentThe soccer teams travel to Halifax Friday, Sept. 5, to play the Dalhousie Tigers at 5 and 7:30 p.m. before hosting Mount Allison Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 and 3:30 p.m.Article contentArticle contentFootballArticle contentThe Acadia Axemen football team is idle this week after dropping its second game in a row.Article contentThe St. F.X. X-Men defeated the Axemen 35-0 Aug. 30 at Raymond Field in Wolfville. Acadia opened the campaign with a 35-7 loss at Saint Mary’s on Aug. 22.Article contentArticle contentThe X-Men held 9-0, 30-0 and 32-0 quarter leads.Article content Acadia Axemen defensive back Elliot Boucher tries to bring down St. F.X. X-Men receiver Zachary Houde during Atlantic University Sport football action at Raymond Field in Wolfville on Aug. 30. The X-Men shut out the Axemen 35-0 in Acadia’s home opener. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentSilas Fagnan was 25-for-38 for 320 yards and a touchdown for the visitors.Article contentAcadia’s Tyran Duval was 19-for-29 for 129 yards and an interception. Xander Matheson caught six passes for 31 yards while the team managed 55 rushing yards.Article contentKosta Zannis, a linebacker from Calgary, led the defence with eight tackles and forced a fumble.Article contentThe Axemen are back in action Sept. 13 at Mount Allison.Article contentArticle contentGetting startedArticle contentThe Axewomen cross-country team begins its campaign Saturday, Sept. 6, at UNB while the Axewomen rugby squad, the defending conference champs, starts its season at Saint Mary’s on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m.Article content
Four-point weekend for Acadia Axemen soccer team
