ON TO THE OUA FINAL 4!!!
 
The Carleton Ravens began their playoff quest on a high note Sunday by thumping the visiting Nipissing Lakers 5-1 in the quarter-finals of the OUA playoffs.  The conspiracy of Ravens Alumni were in fine form from the stands as the varsity Ravens came out of the gate hard and, shortly after a controversial penalty shot call went unconverted by the Ravens’ Dario Conte, Cristopher Malekos buried a pinpoint Emad Houache cross with a stunning header to open the scoring in only the 2nd minute of play. After Gabi Bitar scored a goal from the pk spot to take a 2-0 lead.
 
Carleton exploded just three minutes into the second half when Dario Conte converted from a perfect cross by Jimi Aribido to push the lead to 3-0. Jimi Aribido added the fourth for Carleton with a cracking 16 yard effort while on a partial break-away.  Nipissing responded with a solid effort from the top of the box with about 20 minutes remaining to bring it to 4-1. Carleton eventually put it to bed and scored a fifth goal ten minutes before the finish as Stefan Karajovanovic added his traditional goal to cap the win.
 
The Ravens now move to the next phase of the postseason, hosting the OUA Final Four at MNP Park beginning on Friday, November 2.
 
UP NEXT: OUA FINAL FOUR – AT HOME!!!
 
Friday, November 2

 

  • Semi-Final #1: Carleton Vs. Western @ 3pm
  • Semi-Final #2: York Vs. Ryerson @ 6pm

 

 
Saturday, November 3

 

  • Consolation Final @ 1pm
  • OUA Final @ 4pm 

 

 
OUA SEMI-FINAL: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2ND – 3:00PM @ HOME VS. WESTERN!
Great Turnout last game!  We need an even bigger turnout for Friday…..lose and its all over, win and we going to Nationals! Book your “dentist” appointments now so you can sneak out of work early and be at the game Friday. 
– Bring a “Travel Mug” or cup in order to disguise your thirsty beverage. 
– CSAA beverages will be served in the stands……bring your own cup or mug!
Western Men’s Soccer Roster:
– See link below for the Western Roster in advance – will have copies printed for the game. 
 
Watching from home:
For those out of town and looking to watch the game from your home, work or the road can do so via: OUA.tv
– Games have live commentary from yours truly: Stevie Ball, Alex “AZ” and veteran voice of Ottawa Footy Gord Smith!
 
OTHER NEWS:
 
Quiz Night Fundraiser – Tuesday, November 20th
Venue: The Wood on Wellington (1237 Wellington St W)
– Cost is $5 per person – Teams of Four people.
– Quiz will be run by Gordie Smith
– Money raised will go to the CSAA and Ottawa Rangers Club.
– Lots of door prizes and 50/50 draw.
**Please contact Michael Hoefler (michaelhoefler79@gmail.com) or Joey Kewin (j.kewin@hotmail.com) if you are interested in participating.
 
 
SEE YOU ALL FRIDAY CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!
 
Your CSAA Exec.
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