KELOWNA, B.C. – The UBC Okanagan Heat women's soccer team got second half goals from seniors
Alyssa Scott and
Sydney Kolodziej as they defeated the Thompson Rivers WolfPack 2-0 in their home opener on Friday night at Nonis Sports Field.
In a match that the Heat dominated possession for much of the contest, the WolfPack were able to keep UBCO at bay in the opening 45 minutes despite the Heat outshooting TRU 11-2.
With the two teams deadlocked at zero heading into the second half, the Heat continued to push and were rewarded in the 61
st minute. Rookie defender
Maya Letellier of Calgary, played a great ball into the box that found Scott (North Vancouver, B.C.) who made no mistake to put the host up 1-0.
After the goal, the WolfPack looked to push for the equalizer but the Heat held firm and were rewarded with a second tally 20 minutes later. After some nice passing around the box, the ball deflected to rookie
Malala Rabesoa of North Vancouver, B.C., who chested a pass to Kolodziej (Kelowna, B.C.) to poke pass the WolfPack keeper for the ever-important insurance marker.
The WolfPack would get one chance late but it was easily handled by Heat keeper
Talia Gagnon of Dieppe, N.B., as she recorded the third clean sheet of her career.
TOP PERFORMERS
D Sophia Campbell – UBCO
The fourth-year centreback from Surrey, B.C., was outstanding leading the Heat backline on Friday night as the WolfPack managed just five shots in the contest.
D Paige Dwane – TRU
The rookie defender from Surrey, B.C., made her Canada West debut and played the full 90 minutes, recording one shot on goal while helping her backline make a number of crucial blocks in the opening half to keep the game within reach.
UP NEXT
The Heat will be back in action next Friday night, September 6, when they are back at Nonis Sports Field to take on the UFV Cascades. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and tickets to the game are free for all fans.
