Sting Move One Step Closer to Defending Crown

Alexis Cordeiro scored in the 72nd minute as the Seneca Sting defeated the Sheridan Bruins 2-1 to advance to the OCAA Championship gold medal match.

Yoana Peralta opened the scoring for the Sting in the 14th minute, taking a beautiful touch from Marlene Siwula before driving home the opening goal.

Jessica Jagdeo evened the match for the Bruins in the 66th minute. Jagdeo beat the Sting goalkeeper to the bottom left corner on a penalty kick which was awarded following a hand ball in the box.

Cordeiro's winning goal was her third of the post-season and 14th on the season.

The Sting had six shots on goal to the Bruins' five while the hosts held a six to one advantage on corner kicks.

The Sting will play in their third straight gold medal match while the Bruins will look for their first OCAA Women's Soccer medal since 2005.