U15 Strikers Advance To Ontario Cup Semis

The Chatham Strikers U15 girls soccer team took a hard fought 3-2 win Saturday against Kingston in the Ontario Cup round of 8, to advance to the semi-finals.

Camille Blain scored a pair of opening half goals to put the Strikers up 2-0 at the half. To open the scoring, Camille Blain beat the

Kingston goaltender to a free ball and the goalies clearance rebounded off Blain into the back of the net.

Blain’s second goal featured excellent ball movement by the Strikers as Erica Anderson made a pass up to Abby Mahu, and Mahu sent a cross into space behind the Kingston defense allowing Blain to use her speed to get to the ball and score.

To open the second half, Kingston scored 15 minutes in to put pressure on the Strikers, but Chatham would respond.

Chatham’s Olivia Lozon made a pass into the middle of the field to Jaiden Rollings near the top of the box, with Rollings touching the ball to Courtney Legere who slotted it home.

Kingston continued the pressure, scoring again, but Chatham’s defense shut the game down to hold onto the win.

Up next for the Chatham Strikers U15 team is the Ontario Cup semi-final against the winner of Guelph versus Kitchener.