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University of British Columbia Okanagan

Mark Perizzolo makes a pass during a match against UFV
Will Thompson
2
Winner UNBC UNBC (5-7-2, 5-7-2)
1
UBC Okanagan UBCO (3-11-0, 3-11-0)
Winner
UNBC UNBC
(5-7-2, 5-7-2)
2
Final
1
UBC Okanagan UBCO
(3-11-0, 3-11-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNBC UNBC 0 2 2
UBC Okanagan UBCO 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Madison Sweeney

Late goal sinks men's soccer in loss to Timberwolves

UNBC score in extra time to earn 2-1 victory over UBCO

KELOWNA, B.C - Kicking off their final weekend of action of the regular season, the UBC Okanagan Heat men's soccer team fell 2-1 to the UNBC Timberwolves on Saturday afternoon in a hard-fought game at Nonis Sports Field

Looking to play spoiler as the Timberwolves attempt to qualify for the Canada West playoffs, the Heat came out ready to play in this match, immediately establishing their authority on the field by maintaining control of the ball. Their relentless efforts to create goal-scoring opportunities paid off in the 23rd minute when Jacobo Sanez-Ramos of Monterrey, Mexico and Mark Perizzolo of Burnaby, B.C., combined to secure a crucial goal.

Ramos found himself in a dangerous position in the box and dropped the ball to Perizzolo who placed a perfect shot into the top of the net to give the Heat a 1-0 lead. Up a goal moving into the second half, the Heat would continue to control the play totalling 11 shots to the Timberwolves eight. However, the visitors would come away with a crucial victory in their push for the post-season, scoring twice on set pieces, including one in extra time to take the 2-1 win.

TOP PERFORMERS
Mark Perizzolo - UBCO Heat
The first-year defender from Burnaby, B.C., earned the first goal of his Heat career and was a presence all game for the Heat, finishing with a team-high three shots and two shots on goal.

Connor Lewis - UNBC Timberwolves
The third-year midfielder and product of Prince George, B.C., tied the match early in the second half and was dangerous all afternoon with multiple scoring opportunities.

WHERE THEY SIT
Following the loss, the Heat drop to 3-11-0 on the seson while UNBC improves to 5-7-2 on the year. The Timberwolves will need a win on Sunday, combined with a Thompson Rivers draw or loss to qualify for the Canada West playoffs.

UP NEXT
The Heat and Timberwolves wrap up their season Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. with the final game of their weekend doubleheader. Prior to the match, UBCO will celebrate their three graduating seniors Jacob York, Jacob Sol and Giuliano Montagliani. Tickets for the game at Nonis Sports Field are free for all fans.
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