Gabriel Richard rallies past Austin Catholic 2-1 after second-half swing
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRU | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| GAB | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Austin Catholic took the lead in the second half, but Gabriel Richard answered with two quick goals and held off a late push to hand the Crusaders a 2-1 loss Thursday in Ray.
The match was scoreless at halftime, with both sides keeping chances limited through the opening 40 minutes. Austin Catholic broke through after the break when Helena Lucas found the net to give the Crusaders a 1-0 advantage and put the home side in position to control the match.
Gabriel Richard shifted the momentum soon after. The visitors responded with back-to-back goals in the second half, erasing Austin Catholic's lead and moving in front 2-1. That surge proved decisive in a match that turned quickly after the Crusaders had gone ahead.
Austin Catholic continued to press late and mounted a final charge in search of an equalizer, but Gabriel Richard was able to keep the Crusaders off the board the rest of the way. Lucas accounted for Austin Catholic's lone goal in the setback.
The result came in a home match for the Crusaders at 62811 New Haven Rd. Despite the loss, Austin Catholic showed it could create the decisive moment to break a deadlock, and nearly found a late response after Gabriel Richard's second-half rally.
