The Salmon Arm Setters Women’s Masters Soccer Team started off their season on Tuesday, April 30 versus Vernon’s Goplen Drillers with a 2-1 win.
In the first half, the Drillers scored the first goal with a direct penalty kick outside of the 18-yard box. Then later in the first half, Setters was able to tie it up with a goal from Helle Watson.
In the second half, Setters dominated with several missed chances. Finally a perfect opportunity developed from a lovely cross ball from Jennifer Findlay on the left wing to Carol Rogers. She was able to bring the cross under control and finish it, leaving Setters with the victory.
Blow out in Shuswap heat
The U18 boys got their first wave of Shuswap heat on Sunday against a watered-down Penticton squad who arrived with just enough players to field a team.
Shuswap’s impatient attack almost worked but Penticton showed their skill, despite their age and numbers, and did enough to keep the score 0-0 at half.
Shuswap got back to their game plan in the second half and wore down Penticton with greater possession and attacking runs down both wings. The floodgates opened in the 55th minute and, with no subs, Penticton collapsed.
The thirst for goals wasn’t quenched until the final, merciful whistle, with Shuswap winning 6-0.
