Ontario Soccer Association – Five Braces, Two Hat-Tricks In Matchweek 9 Goalfest

Hat-tricks from Hamilton’s Cutaia and Vaughan’s Kotsopolous lead a busy week for the League1 Ontario “Striker’s Union”

July 17, 2018

Vaughan, ON – With just over a month remaining in the women’s division, and just over two months in the men’s, several League1 Ontario strikers brought their goal-scoring boots to Matchweek 9 fixtures.

An alumni and NCAA star with University of Texas of El Paso, Hamilton United Elite’s Angela Cutaia has continued her goalscoring exploits back in Canada, leading her team in goals and racking up a hat-trick over North Mississauga.     

A 2017 OUA West All-Star and USports Second Team All-Star, Vaughan Azzurri’s Jace Kotsopolous brings a golden touch in front of net to his League1 side, and it was on full display in Matchweek 9. Kotsopolous scored three goals in only 23 minutes to help the Azzurri take down Alliance United. 

Elsewhere in the league, strikers continued to find top gear and scored some important braces. 

Former CWNT player and Gatorade Women’s Player of the Month for June, Diamond Simpson, led Woodbridge Strikers to a 3-1 result over Durham United. 

In the men’s division, Syracuse University’s Myles Cornwall scored two to help OSU to a draw; former Canadian youth international, David Velastegui scored a double to get Sigma a result over Unionville, and Mathew Santos hit the ground running at his new club with a brace for Woodbridge over Windsor TFC. 

Women’s Division Results – Presented by Peel Regional Police 

Cutaia Hat-Trick Helps Hamilton United Elite To 5-0 Drubbing Of North Miss. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Stratigakis Penalty The Difference As Oakville Blue Devils Take Down De Ro United. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Two From Schuder, One From Amano, As West Ottawa Blank Toronto Azzurri Blizzard 3-0. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Diamond Simpson Brace Leads The Way As Woodbridge Strikers Down Durham United FA. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Early Oliveira Goal The Difference As FC London Beats Darby FC 1-0. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Second Half Ghoneim, Van Bakel Strikes Get Vaughan SC A 2-1 Win Over Unionville Milliken SC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Men’s Division Results 

Pucci, Wilson, Gopaul On Target As FC London Down Sanjaxx Lions. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Darby And Aurora Share The Points After Goals From Ferrari, Moncrieffe. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Velastegui Brace Beats Masters FA Saints, Takes Sigma FC Top Of Table. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Cornwall Brace Gets Ottawa South United A Point Versus Unionville Milliken SC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Santos Brace Leads The Way In Woodbridge Strikers 7-0 Over Windsor TFC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

First Half Scoring Bonanza As Vaughan SC Beats Alliance United 4-2. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Thorpe, Bedinikovic Strikes Carry North Mississauga To 2-0 Result Over Toronto Skillz. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Pro Stars FC And Oakville Blue Devils Battle To 1-1 Stalemate. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

High resolution photos, full video, and highlight clips are available to media upon request. 

About League1 Ontario

League1 Ontario is the only professional-amateur, standards-based, league in Ontario. Founded in 2014, the league began with a ten team men’s division, which has now grown to 17 teams and includes a separate 13-team women’s division. League1 Ontario serves as a stepping stone between the youth, amateur ranks and the professional environment. Sanctioned by Ontario Soccer, the league’s focus, first and foremost, is the development of Canada’s future stars.

Media Contact 

Cormac Rea | Communications, Senior Coordinator | League1 Ontario | crea@ontariosoccer.net | 905-264-9390 x 239