After a tough 1-0 loss last week against the Université du Québec à Montréal Citadins, Martlets soccer was determined to revive its winning streak against the Bishop’s Gaiters on Oct. 4. It was the last home game for graduating players. 

After initial difficulties staying composed, the team rebounded 11 minutes into the game when second-year striker Alexandra Hughes-Goyette scored an unstoppable first-point header. Following this goal, Hughes-Goyette continued to trouble Bishop’s defense. In the 28th minute, she scored what was arguably one of the best goals of the season: A powerful shot from the outside corner of the box that rocketed into the top corner of the net. The Martlets’ domination didn’t stop there; their defense allowed only four shots on goal, all of which were easily saved by goalie Sophie Guilmette.

Before the end of the first half, Renaud scored one more goal to add to her tally; she is currently the league’s top goalscorer. Returning after halftime, the Martlets continued to dominate, with a quick goal by third-year midfielder Elisabeth Pronovost in the 50th minute that ultimately secured the team’s 4-0 win.

Hughes-Goyette reflected on the team’s win and her two goals.

“I’m super excited about it,” she said. “Our team has worked hard this week to get back in the mindset to win, and I couldn’t have done it without them. I was very happy for the corner because we had really worked on that this week and it paid off.”

Head Coach Jose-Luis Valdes also shared his thoughts.

“Tonight, the mentality was super positive,” he said. “Obviously, the emotions were quite high as it was senior night, and in the first minutes, that affected us, but as soon as the emotions were out of the way, we had the players playing how we play—we controlled, we kept the ball, we moved it around. It’s fun to watch.”Next week, the Martlets will face a difficult opponent, the Université de Montréal Carabins, as they try to finish their season on a high note with only four regular-season games left.