Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times-United climbs into second spot

By Jason Halstead — 

Stonewall United picked up a win and a loss last week.United, sitting in third place in the Winnipeg Division of the Manitoba Major Soccer League, struggled in front of goal in the scrappy match against Super Troopers at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex last Tuesday, but found the net often two days later, downing Soho FC 6-2. In earlier action, Stonewall United won twice in a row by 5-1 margins, knocking off Cantalk on July 6, and Elmwood Football Club on July 8.Tough defeatAfter pressuring the Troopers’ goal for much of the first half of the match on July 13, United couldn’t find the back of the net on more than a half-dozen solid chances. Against the run of play, Super Troopers scored late in the first half and took the lead to the halftime break. The Super Troopers extended their lead early in the second half on a counter-attack, forcing Stonewall to pressure for a pair of equalizers in the final half-hour of the match-up.United clawed back to within a goal midway through the second half thanks to the club’s leading scorer, Jason Ferris. The home side continued to pressure the Super Troopers goal, but came up short.United was fortunate not to fall further behind in the late-going, after goalkeeper Chris Ford conceded a penalty kick after fouling a Super Troopers forward. Ford saved the spot kick, but the referee ordered a re-take after ruling that United players encroached into the penalty area before the ball was struck. On this second attempt, the visiting forward struck his shot on to the crossbar.Bounced backStonewall currently boasts a 6-2 record, good enough for 18 points and second spot in the Winnipeg Division.United bounced back to form last Thursday against Soho FC at John Blumberg Recreation Complex, downing the Winnipeg club 6-2.UP NEXT: Stonewall United next sees action on Thursday in the city against the Winnipeg Wolves.