WINDSOR, ON - The Redeemer Royals women's soccer team faced a tough test on the road Friday, travelling to Windsor to take on the CCAA nationally ranked No. 3 St. Clair Saints, the defending OCAA Champions.
The Saints opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, capitalizing on a defensive miscue by the Royals to take an early 1-0 lead.
Redeemer quickly had an opportunity to respond as
Joelle Mitton broke into the box with a chance to level the score, but the Saints goalkeeper was able to shut down the opportunity and preserve St. Clair's lead.
The Royals spent much of the first half defending in their own end as the Saints applied consistent pressure.
Jasmine DeBoer kept Redeemer within striking distance, making saves to keep the game at 1-0 heading into halftime.
St. Clair extended its lead in the 63rd minute, scoring off a corner kick that deflected off a Royals defender to make it 2-0.
The Saints added another goal in the 70th minute before scoring again just two minutes later to take a 4-0 lead.
St. Clair added its fifth goal in the 78th minute to complete the scoring.
The Royals will look to regroup and prepare for their next match as they continue their 2026 season. The Royals travel to Sarnia to face the Lambton Lions Saturday September 12th.Â
