October 26, 2010
Kards one away from repeat
Katie O'Neill scored a goal and assisted on two others for Kearny.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Katie O’Neill had a goal and two assists as Kearny remains undefeated in county play after shutting out St. Dominic Academy 4-0 in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament at Caven Point.
O’Neill, a sophomore, picked up her first assist of the afternoon when teammate Stefanie Gomes ripped a shot right under the crossbar in the game’s 24th minute. Eleven minutes later, O’Neill would add a goal of her own to make it 2-0 in favor of the top-seeded Kardinals (14-3).
Mercedes Lois would add two second-half goals for insurance in the win. The first came off a cross from O’Neill. On the second goal, Lois headed in a rebound.
Raquel Bernardino and Fernanda Lois combined on the shutout for Kearny with neither having to make a save in the convincing victory.
Julie Lipyanka made 20 saves in net for the fifth-seeded Blue Devils (9-7).
The Kardinals will look to win their second-straight Hudson County Championship on Sunday at 11 a.m. against second-seeded Bayonne at Caven Point. In a rematch of last year’s title game.
Julie Lipyanka made 20 saves in net for the Blue Devils.
1st |
2nd
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Total |
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| St. Dominic Academy Blue Devils (9-7) | 0 |
0 |
0 |
| Kearny Kardinals (14-3) | 2 |
2 |
4 |
| K: Stefanie Gomes (Katie O'Neill) 24th minute | |||
| K: O'Neill (Janitza Aquino) 35th minute | |||
| K: Mercedes Lois (O'Neill) 65th minute | |||
| K: Lois (Ashley Sagitas) 77th minute | |||
Goalies: K: Raquel Bernardino, Fernanda Lois; S: Julie Lipyanka (20 saves). |
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