DelPriore scorches lowly Ryerson with a pair
Robyn Pekarchuck
Issue date: 9/21/04 Section: Sports
t takes a little time sometimes.
For the Brock Badgers men's soccer team, it took 77 minutes to register their first goal against the Ryerson Rams.
The Badgers were victorious against Ryerson, a noted rival of Brock in the 2-0 victory that took place at Brock on Sept. 18.
Brock was successful against Ryerson last season, defeating them in all three of their match-ups. Conquering them at home 3-1, as visitors 4-0, and removing the Rams from the first round of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs 2-0.
"I knew Ryerson would come out strong this game. They needed to step up to gain some points," said captain Rafael Moniz.
"It was a tough battle. Ryerson deserves a lot of credit for their play today," said coach Bill Millar. "Even though Brock was triumphant, Ryerson did, for the most part, put up some strong competition.
"In the first half, the poor field condition slowed the game down a lot. The longer grass didn't allow for crisp passes," said Millar. "The team missed some early passes. They also weren't playing with the same passion."
The first half did consist of many chances for the Badgers to score while holding the fighting Rams down. However, a first half goal was not in the Badgers' fortune.
In the seventh minute, Joey DelPriore had a semi-breakaway and a penetrating shot. This would be the first of many chances for DelPriore.
Moniz made some great crosses, which also allowed for opportunities in the first half to record a goal.
Working together with the other offensive players, great passes and plays were made but no goals resulted.
The Badgers began the second half with fierce determination. They came out stronger and stepped up the pressure, keeping the play in Ryerson's end for the majority of the half.
Within the first eight minutes of play in the second half, the Badgers rang in five great chances on goal.
Brock did well in controlling the tempo of the game, winning goal kicks, and throw-ins.
For the Brock Badgers men's soccer team, it took 77 minutes to register their first goal against the Ryerson Rams.
The Badgers were victorious against Ryerson, a noted rival of Brock in the 2-0 victory that took place at Brock on Sept. 18.
Brock was successful against Ryerson last season, defeating them in all three of their match-ups. Conquering them at home 3-1, as visitors 4-0, and removing the Rams from the first round of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs 2-0.
"I knew Ryerson would come out strong this game. They needed to step up to gain some points," said captain Rafael Moniz.
"It was a tough battle. Ryerson deserves a lot of credit for their play today," said coach Bill Millar. "Even though Brock was triumphant, Ryerson did, for the most part, put up some strong competition.
"In the first half, the poor field condition slowed the game down a lot. The longer grass didn't allow for crisp passes," said Millar. "The team missed some early passes. They also weren't playing with the same passion."
The first half did consist of many chances for the Badgers to score while holding the fighting Rams down. However, a first half goal was not in the Badgers' fortune.
In the seventh minute, Joey DelPriore had a semi-breakaway and a penetrating shot. This would be the first of many chances for DelPriore.
Moniz made some great crosses, which also allowed for opportunities in the first half to record a goal.
Working together with the other offensive players, great passes and plays were made but no goals resulted.
The Badgers began the second half with fierce determination. They came out stronger and stepped up the pressure, keeping the play in Ryerson's end for the majority of the half.
Within the first eight minutes of play in the second half, the Badgers rang in five great chances on goal.
Brock did well in controlling the tempo of the game, winning goal kicks, and throw-ins.
