Match Report: TRU Wolfpack vs Aston Villa U21 Women
The TRU Wolfpack faced the Aston Villa U21 Women in an exciting Kamloops International Cup clash under clear skies with a temperature of 31°C at kickoff. Both teams preparing for their upcoming seasons.
Aston Villa U21s Starting Lineup
Lavarna Johnson
Milly Round
Louise Apuusi Tchassem
Rachel Maltby
Mia Sorrentino
Lakeisha Phipps
Charlotte Lee
Louise Coates
Olivia Kate Lowe
Tamsin Russell
Bryony Donnison
TRU Wolfpack Starting Lineup
Genny Benning
Bella Geremia
Allie Shiyuk
Jocelyn Orr
Paige Dwane
Berea Woldeyes
Katie Chun
Ainsley Grether
Esi Lufo
Bridget Baird
Juli La Rotta
Match Summary:
First Half:
26’ (0-1 TRU): Esi Lufo gave the Wolfpack the lead after intercepting the ball from Aston Villa’s Lavarna Johnson.
29’ (1-1): Aston Villa equalized when Milly Round capitalized on an awkward collision between the TRU keeper and defender, finishing off a cross with composure.
40’ (1-2 TRU): Juli La Rotta restored the Wolfpack's lead, pouncing on a rebound to put TRU ahead just before halftime.
Second Half:
72’: Paige Dwane made a crucial tackle to deny Rachel Maltby a chance to equalize for Aston Villa.
82’: Lavarna Johnson made a significant save to keep Aston Villa in the game, preventing TRU from extending their lead.
87’ (2-2): Aston Villa leveled the score when Louise Apuusi Tchassem’s cross found Freya Hirons, who scored on her own rebound.
90+2’ (2-3 TRU): Esi Lufo headed home the winner off a corner kick, completing her brace and securing the victory for TRU Wolfpack.
Next Match: The Aston Villa U21 Women will play in the final match of this year's Kamloops International Cup and are set to face the League1 BC Selects on August 17th at 11 AM at Hillside Stadium.
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