TORONTO - The Ryerson Rams men's soccer team picked up their third win of the season on Saturday with a 3-0 decision over the visiting UOIT Ridgebacks at Monarch Park Stadium.
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There was early controversy in this one as Raheem Rose (Toronto) potted a goal just two minutes in on a play that UOIT thought had been covered by the keeper. Instead, Rose tapped the ball in and after some discussion he was finally able to celebrate with his teammates as it was signalled a good goal.
The Ridgebacks continued to voice their disagreement with the head referee and in the 13th minute one member of the coaching staff was ejected.
Tempers seemed to settle after that, but the Rams dominated possession and were able to pad their lead before the halftime whistle blew. Nick Lambis (Pickering, Ont.) scored twice in the span of seven minutes to extend Ryerson's lead to 3-0.
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In the second half the Rams clamped down defensively and looked poised for a cleansheet until UOIT's George Meditskos found some space and deposited the ball into the back of the net. Unfortunately for the Ridgebacks, the linesman's flag was raised and the offside call negated the goal.
Ryerson outshot the Ridgebacks 12-5 and were able to hold onto their three-goal cushion for the 3-0 victory. Keeper Praveen Ahilan (Unionville, Ont.) made five saves for his third cleansheet of the season.
The Rams (3-0-0) return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host the Trent Excalibur starting at 1:15 p.m. at Monarch Park Stadium.
