Kelly scores twice in opening victory for Axewomen
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia (1-0-0, 1-0-0) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mount Allison (0-1-0, 0-1-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Mount Allison
| Game Statistics | Acadia | Mount Allison |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 9 (7) | 5 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Fouls | 3 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
In a match-up between Acadia and Mount Allison on August 30 to open the AUS regular season, Acadia came out on top with a 3-1 victory.
Acadia took an early lead with goals from Taylor Kay and Alli Kelly (2) in the first half. Mount Allison managed to pull one back in the second half with a goal from Maeve Williams, but it wasn't enough to stage a comeback.
Acadia dominated the game with a total of nine shots, seven of which were on target, compared to Mount Allison's five shots, with only two on target. Acadia's goalkeeper, Milena Ramirez, made a total of two saves, while Mount Allison's goalkeeper, Katie Cabot, made two saves in the first half before being substituted.
The Axewomen's strong offensive performance and solid defence secured them the win in this match. Acadia will now host Moncton on Sunday night in their home opener at Raymond Field. Kick-off is scheduleed for 5 p.m.