KINGSTON, Ont. (September 10, 2017) – In a match between two nationally ranked teams, the No. 5 Gaels (3-0-1) drew 1-1 against the visiting Ottawa Gee-Gees (4-1-1) on Sunday afternoon at Richardson Stadium. Fresh off a 3-0 win over Carleton the day before, the Gaels capped off their weekend with four points and remain an undefeated squad.
 
GAME FLOW
The opening minutes of the first half saw a pair of strikes on goal from both teams, with play transitioning end to end. The Gaels settled play and retained possession, moving the ball well through the midfield and penetrating the Gee-Gees back line with attack coming from Jenny Wolever (Toronto, Ont.) and rookie forward Alexandra Doane (Brookside, N.S.).
 
In a close match, it was the Gaels who were first to get on the scoresheet in the second half. A deep ball from Laura Callender (Ottawa, Ont.) had fullback Claudia Glasspoole (Calgary, Alta.) driving up the wing. Glasspoole was able to whip a cross into the box and find Wolever, who buried a goal in the top left corner.
 
Nearing the end of the second half, Gee-Gees forward Emma Lefebvre was able to pick off a pass and score to tie up the game before the final whistle.
 
FINAL SAY
"We always expect a good game when we play Ottawa," said head coach Dave McDowell. "I thought we had a pretty good second half and were unfortunate not to score more. I thought their goalie did well. I'm proud of the way we played and we learned some things today."
 
BY THE NUMBERS    
6 – Shots from striker Jenny Wolever
4 – Undefeated game streak for the Gaels
4 – Corner kicks for the Gee-Gees
87 – minute that Ottawa scored
09/16 – Next game day for Queen's on the road at Nipissing
 
UP NEXT
The Gaels will be back in action in their first road trip of the season as they travel to North Bay to face the Nipissing Lakers at 12pm on Saturday.