Striker Rob Ross scored twice as the Vernon Silver Stars stopped the host Summerland Rockets 3-1 in Okanagan Oldtimers 50+ Soccer League action Thursday night.
Playing with no subs, the Stars opened the scoring when Phil Fanfani buried a 35-yard free kick.
Judge Judy Man of the Match Rob Ross received a breakaway pass from Mark Hopkins and delivered the second Stars’ tally.
The Stars’ third goal of the half came off a header by Dave Hobbs, in tight, after a cross from Ross.
Summerland came on hard in the second half and scored once after several good chances. Ross switched to defender in the second half and was just as effective for the 3-1-1 Stars.
In 50+ action Thursday night at Shannon Woods Field in West Kelowna, Glenn Bergen scored twice on gorgeous strikes as Penticton TC Auto grounded Vernon Kal Tire 4-2.
Graham Baker and Vlad Zamenick also scored for Penticton, who earned two late goals after losing their top defender with his second yellow of the game.
Striker Mike Lloyd was selected the Okanagan Pre-Wire Man of the Match with two rocket goals for the Tiremen (4-2).
Midfielders Jim Sparrow and Rob Culos also turned in solid showing for Kal Tire.
The OMG Chick Kickers shaded the Centerline Attack 2-1 in North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Division 2 play Thursday night at Marshall Field #4.
Centerline’s new purple uniforms looked amazing against the Chick Kickers new pink kits.The Centerline goal was scored by the ultra-talented Kris Ponto on a sweet one-timer from the 18.
Ponto and Stephanie Paull shared the Attack goalkeeping. No results were reported by the Kickers.
Terrific work was turned in by midfielder Allie Geisbrecht and defender Dana Dimmick for Centreline, who got stellar pressure up front by striker Lisa Wright.
New coach Michelle Wernicke is ecstatic with the Attack’s positive attitude and commitment.
“This squad is showing such an improvement in just two weeks,” said Wernicke. “It’s great to see the girls working together so well. I’m excited to be coaching.”
No results were reported by the Kickers.
In other play, the Sunterra Sista’s grounded the Capri Insurance Brew Crew 5-1 at Marshall #2.
The Capri Brew Crew had to work especially hard against the more experienced Sista’s. Robin Coogane-Penner showed great speed and tenacity staying with the speedy forwards of the Sista’s and preventing several scoring chances. Heather Dale stood solidly on defence as well.
Samantha Greene worked hard all game and was rewarded with a goal in the second half from a nice corner from Heather Finlay. Keeper Lisa Doughty was pelted with shots and recorded countless big saves. No results were reported by Sista’s.
