KINGSTON, Ont. (September 5, 2015) - The Gaels (0-1-2) took on Toronto (1-0-1) at Miklas McCarney field in the Gaels home opener. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw despite the Gaels controlling much of the play.

GAME FLOW
During the first half of the game the Gaels controlled the possession, but conceded the first goal when Toronto forward Nicki Parkes deflected the ball past the Gaels goalkeeper on a set play. Sarah Nixon (Oakville, Ont.) tied up the game for the Gaels in the 33rd minute with a strike from the left side of the 18 yard box. 

The goal for Nixon was her first career CIS goal that she struck after substituting on.

The second half saw the Gaels continue to control the game with the pace and possession. Toronto came close to breaking the tie early in the second when they struck a shot off the right post. Queen's continued their offensive pressure on Toronto's defence, Gaels forward Jenny Wolever (Toronto) nearly scored after being substituted into the game in the middle of the second half but couldn't beat the keeper. The game featured back and fourth action and it was the Gaels Jessie de Boer (North Vancouver) who almost won the game with an inside shot in the last five minutes.

Madison Tyrell (White Rock, B.C.) made four saves in the game, and her counterpart Toronto's Sara Pertucci made eight. 

FINAL SAY?
"I'm really pleased with the way we played, we created lots of chances but we need to be a little more efficient with what we do. Considering the conditions, how hot it is and the quality of the competition I thought we were very good. We need to be more efficient with our finishes but thrilled with the way people are coming together and how the whole lineup can give us a great look throughout the weekend." - Dave McDowell, head coach

BY THE NUMBERS
1st – Home game of the season for the women's team
1st - Career CIS goal for Sarah Nixon
8 - Saves for Toronto Varsity Blue keeper Sara Pertucci
0-1-2 - Record for the Gaels who are still in search of their first win
 
UP NEXT
Queen's will take on the Ryerson Rams tomorrow at 1pm on Miklas McCarney field in Kingston to close out the weekend.