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On Sunday, September 14th, the Algoma Thunderbird women and men’s soccer program south to take on the Western Mustangs in OUA soccer action and Alumni Stadium in London. Ontario.
The Algoma Thunderbirds women’s soccer team traveled to London on Sunday for a tough test against the Western Mustangs, dropping a 4-0 decision at Alumni Stadium.
Goalkeeper Paisley Pennington was once again a standout for Algoma, making six saves while facing 21 shots from a high-powered Western offense. The Thunderbirds’ backline, anchored by Maddi Rouleau and Erin Santin, worked tirelessly to contain Western’s attack while still pushing forward to create opportunities of their own.
On the offensive side, Algoma registered four shots on goal — including efforts from Rouleau, Santin, Kianna Reppington, and Samantha Mazzuca — showing resilience in transition and a commitment to challenging Western’s keeper.
Western struck once in the first half before adding three more after the break, but Algoma continued to push forward, with Rouleau forcing a save in the final moments of play. The Thunderbirds left Alumni Stadium with valuable experience and signs of improvement heading into the next stretch of their OUA schedule.
The Algoma Thunderbirds men’s soccer team hit the road to London on Sunday to face the Western Mustangs, falling 2-0 in a spirited contest at Alumni Stadium.
Algoma came out with energy, generating several first-half opportunities. Brett Findlay led the charge with two shots, including one on target, while Hiroki Wada and Nicolas Palmeiro also tested Western’s goalkeeper early. Gabriel Etienne added another first-half strike as the Thunderbirds kept pressure on the Mustang backline.
In net, the Thunderbirds relied on both Anthony Berganza and Joshua Bondoc, who split time and combined for six saves against a relentless Western attack. Berganza turned aside a dangerous attempt in the opening half before giving way to Bondoc, who stood tall with five saves in the second.
Western capitalized late in each half, scoring in the 42nd and again at the final whistle to secure the result. Despite the loss, Algoma matched Western with physicality, winning corners and staying disciplined in their defensive shape.
The Thunderbird soccer programs are back on the road for OUA action on September 21st to take on the McMaster Marauders in women and men’s action.
