Okanagan FC PCSL

Despite a relatively well played 1st match Okanagan FC dropped their first game to visiting Abbotsford SC 4-2. First half OFC came out strong looking to find an early goal. With some quality ball possession, and quick transition OFC created a few quality chances but were left off the score board. Abbottsford broke through a few times and forced the OFC backline to play it out for 4 corners; all defended well. However, a quick counter attack and a missed offides call allowed Abbotsford to score before the half.

OFC came out strong again in the second half and 5 minutes in Clare Murphy followed up a deflected shot to score OFC’s first goal of the season. OFC then went ahead when Michelle Smith connected with Chantal McFetridge who struck a 25 yrd shot beating the Abbotsford gk in the 72 min. Abbotsford fought back and tied up the match in the 80th min and then promptly scored again off a corner in the 85 min. Continuing to turn on the heat the visiting team scored one more on a quick counter attack at the 88 min and put the game out of reach.

“I felt that the score was not indicitive of our play today. Despite it being the first game that we have played together as a team we moved the ball well and created some great chances. However, we faded at the end of the match which is something we need to address. I am looking forward to the re-match later this summer.”