Mustangs edge Lancers 1-0 to snap losing streak

Tonight the Western Mustangs won against the Windsor Lancers, 1-0. Windsor is ranked just above Western in the regular season pool so this game tightened the OUA West standings and made the victory that much sweeter.

Out of the gate, Mustangs Nick Agam and Pat Mroczek breezed through the Lancers, exhibiting exquisite ball skills. The team integrated Vince Caminiti into the mix, but he didn’t quite get to the ball in time for a scoring opportunity.

It was a slippery game played in a London monsoon. Mustangs in white, the drenched players persevered. Eighteen minutes into the game the Windsor goalie fell prey to the slip and slide that was TD Waterhouse stadium and after a short intermission Lancer Goalie Sam Atkin came in. TD Waterhouse was just that, a water house.

At 24 minutes Western scored their first goal. Assisted by Vince Caminiti, Eric Amato was able to get a clear shot.

In addition to the TD slip and slide there was another addition to the field. Team captain Andrew Walton and Matt Elias donned the signature Dan Cameira look today, posh black gloves. Evidently, the award for team trendsetter goes to Cameira. He’s even got El Capitano following suit!

At the end of the first half Western led 1-0.

In unrelenting rain, the Mustangs picked up where they left off as the TD slip and slide turned into the TD kiddie pool, full of flaring tempers and tantrums directed at the referees.

Windsor Player Mike Watson received a yellow card after an unsavory tackle on Nick Agam. Ryan Kirk said, “Nick Agam showed great heart when he got up after a dangerous challenge at the 60 minute mark."

Luke Todd intimidated the Lancers forwards into staying out of the Western box. Todd was integral in tonight’s shut out.

At 72 minutes Windsor player Mike Watson received a red card for yet another aggressive tackle. At 81 minutes Windsor player Jack Sargent received a yellow card, which was followed by an immediate red for Brydon Caesar after he tackled Western’s Andrew Walton in one of the dirtiest tackles this season.

The game began appearing more and more aggressive as the rain fell and traction waned.

The fans must be commended for sitting through the game in this sort of weather, wearing purple, and demonstrating Mustang pride to the umpteenth degree.

Tomorrow the Mustangs play against the UOIT Ridgebacks at 3:15pm at T.D. Waterhouse stadium -- in what one can only hope will be significantly nicer weather.

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