Bermuda Trip Update

Here's a match report for the Men's Soccer Team's games in Bermuda:

First Game
On a perfect evening for soccer, temperature around 63 degrees and no wind, the Mount Allison Mounties soccer team took on the Bermuda select under 23 squad. The game was divided into 3 periods of 30 minutes so that all 25 of the University team would get to play. The opening period saw the Mounties put constant pressure on the home squad and were rewarded with a goal from a set piece just outside the 18 yard line. Ian McCloud, from Newfoundland took a free kick and put it into the top left hand corner after coming off the crossbar.

The second period saw the younger Mount Allison players take the field and made a good account of themselves. However, miscommunication in the defense lead to a Bermuda equalizing goal. The final period saw end to end action and terrific saves by both goalies. Mount Allison went ahead again when Ian McCloud once more scored. The Bermuda team pressed forward during the later stages of the game and were rewarded by a terrific goal from 20 yards out.

The final score of 2-2 reflected the play and spirit of the game. The next match will be on Wednesday evening when the Mounties take on a Club team Somerset Trojans.

Second Game
The Mounties took on a Bermuda First Division Team tonight called the Somerset Trojans. The conditions once more were perfect for soccer, no wind and 60 degrees. The games was played in 3 periods of 30 minutes. The youngsters started the game for MTA and gave a good account of themselves. However, towards the end of the period the Trojans got a deflected own goal to make the score 1-0 for them. The second period was more even in play and resulted in a stalemate. In the final period the Mounties pressed hard and were unlucky not to score. It was another spirited match and the boys did themselves proud. They are great ambassadors for the university.


Submitted by Rick Thompson ('67)

To read more about their trip to Bermuda, see the Bermuda Chapter Page.