WINDSOR, Ont.- The Windsor Lancers women's soccer team opened up their 2013 season on a winning note, defeating the York Lions 1-0 at Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon.

The Lancers were defeated 6-0 by the Western Mustangs in London, Ont. on Sunday, earning a weekend split coming out of their season debut weekend.

On Saturday against the Lions, a rebound goal from rookie forward Becca Fuerth off a free kick sealed the victory in the 75th minute of play.

The first real chance of the game fell to the Lions when Sarah Wong went on a breakaway forcing Lancers keeper Tara Benard-Rae into an impressive save. Benard-Rae was also tested in the 18th minute and stood firm, keeping the score even through the early part of the contest.

The Lancers were out shot 7-2 at the end of the first half, but managed to escape the first 45 minutes even with the Lions at the break.

Tactical changes were made by both coaches, making for a more open and free flowing affair in the second half.

The Lancers came out strong and dominated play for the first ten minutes of the second frame.

"I think it was because we were working harder then the other side," explained Lancers coach Angelo Verardi.

Corinne Robinson (Dundas, Ont.) had a strong second half, creating issues on the left wing for the Lions defence. A 60th minute run into the box by Robinson caused havoc as the Lions struggled to clear the cross, but still the contest remained deadlocked.

However, the stalemate was finally broken in the 75th minute when the Lancers were awarded a free kick just outside the box.  A low, hard shot from Jaclyn Faraci (LaSalle, Ont.) produced a rebound off the hands of Fiorini, which Fuerth jumped all over to put the home team ahead.

The Lancers were then pegged back under heavy pressure from the Lions who were looking to tie the game. An 85th minute goal line clearance by Charlotte Svitter (Tecumseh, Ont.) solidified three points for the Lancers.

"To have them on a high is nice, we always tell them to enjoy the game, enjoy the win, and we go back to working hard tomorrow," said Verardi.

The Lancers are back at Alumni Field next weekend, when they will host Laurier and UOIT on Saturday and Sunday respectively.