Morning Star Staff
Jesse Knight scored twice as Vernon Kal Tire grounded defending champion Alves Bros. 4-2 in Kelowna Men’s Soccer League 35+ play Thursday night at Mission Sports Fields.
The Tiremen improved to 2-0 after opening the season by brushing back Kelowna’s Select Your Tickets 5-2.
Knight walked around Alves defender Eric Ladner and found Glenn Allan wide open on the opposite side for the easy finish. Alves answered when Morgan Marrs hit a blistering free kick.
Alves went up when a corner went off the near post and bounced in off an Alves shin.
Kal Tire came out storming with numerous opportunities in the second half. Knight struck first on a great cross from Ryan Sharp. Alves miscommunicated on a clearing attempt when Ladner gave the ball to Rodney Goodchild, who then danced around Ladner and beat the keeper low.
The final Kal Tire goal was supplied by Darren Nobrega, who received a great feed from Jeff Straight and drilled a 25-yarder top cheddar.
Next up for Kal Tire is the Salmon Arm Beer Badgers Thursday night at McDonald Park.
A month of winter training on the beaches of Mexico worked wonders for central midfielder Jim Sparrow.
The tireless natural athlete bagged two goals and ran miles as Kal Tire doubled Winfield 4-2 in Okanagan 55+ Soccer League play Thursday night at MacDonald Park.
Sparrow, an honourable mention for La Senza Man of the Match in Week 1, took the Nedco Electrical Supplies Man of the Match against Winfield.
He cranked a penalty kick past keeper George Heiss in the first half and netted a left-footer after deking Heiss on a great solo effort in the final 45.
Gary Dill, on a corker from the right side, and Denis Chabot, with sweet finish in tight, also tallied for the Tiremen (2-0). Striker Mike Lloyd turned playmaker and earned two beauty assists.
Mike Siemens, off a corner scramble, and Steve Cox, with a gorgeous 20-yarder, replied for Winfield after falling behind 4-0.
Neudorf jumpstarts Sistas
Diane Neudorf pocketed a deuce as the OTC/Sunterra Sistas toppled the Fantastic Four 5-2 in Division 2 women’s play Thursday night at Marshall Field #4.
Neudorf counted her first snipe on a pass from Kim Sylvester and later nodded in a cross from Andrea Zubot.
Zubot converted a pass back from Amy Fitchett, Carmen Kinniburgh scored with Krista Gutknecht assisting and Sylvester beat four defenders and then calmly beat keeper Taylor Weixl, playing her first game in 10 years and making several stops.
Fantastic Four responded with two quick goals, the first by Weixl, who played out in the final half. Brooke Hackle recorded the second goal on a long run from just past the half.
Suzyn August sizzled in the Fantastic Four net in the second half. Olivia Andersen and Lorinda Jackson were solid defensively for the Fours.
Sistas greeted newcomers Amber Arnold and Krista Gutknecht to the roster, while also welcoming back returning Sistas and new mommies Amanda Gaythorpe and Fitchett, and recently married Sarah Croken (formerly Ehman).
Attack pull off shutout
Sir Winston’s Attack changed their sponsor, recruited a few newbies and put in some offseason workouts. They weren’t totally sure where the credit goes after posting a 2-0 win over the Green Rockets at Marshall #5.
Shelby Fisher proved deadly with two beautiful goals. Fisher’s last goal was set up with a lovely cross into the 18 by playmaker Sue Chadwick.
Liz Kristolitias brought her skills and hustle and was brilliant in midfield. A dynamic defensive line led by Bryanna Thalheimer and Nicole Carlson ensured that keeper Tessa Derksen didn’t have to field too many first-half balls.
Azra Cawley relieved Derksen for the second half and registered a few tough saves. Newbie Brandy Wejer used her speed, tenacity and smart playmaking up front.
