Welcome to the start of the 2008 VSFC, PCSL season. There are a few changes happening at present so please stay tuned to this web site for updates.
The VSFC 2008 selection
Jackie Snell
Sarah Rhodes
Maggie Eddy
Meaghan Schaefer
Liz Hansen
Kate Hambleton
Shayla Behrens
Sarah Cameron
Tessa Margetts
Amy Thorogood
Caitlin Milloy
Steph Parker
Jocelyn Smith
Nellanna Kurylo
Janelle Smith
Leigh Quinlan
Cory Gros
Kelly Forbes
Stephanie Davidson
VSFC 3-1 Van. White Caps Res.
Sat. May 10th. 2008
 Victoria Stars opened their 2008 Pacific Coast League season with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecap Reserves.
The game was played at Hampton turf field on a perfect spring day. The Caps came out strong, forcing four corner kicks in the first ten minutes, all to no avail. Gradually Victoria gained momentum, and at15’ Kate Hambleton got free on the far right side. Her shot from 25 yards went over the keeper Shimone Slomowitz and dropped into the far corner.
The score at the half Stars 1 Caps 0
Some nifty passing and unselfish play gave Victoria a 2-0 lead at 50’. Liz Hansen carried the ball deep to the corner. She passed to Kate Hambleton at the top corner of the 18 yard box, sliding the ball across to Amy Thorogood at the other side of the goal.
Her short pass gave Jackie Snell an open net. At 55’ Liz Hansen found a way around the wall with a free kick from 23 yards on the right side. Her well taken shot caromed in off the far post. Not to be discouraged, the Whitecaps came back with a fury.
Their efforts were rewarded at 70’.
A wild melee in front of the Victoria goal saw the ball cleared off the line three times, before Alicia Tisan finally scored. Even her effort never touched the back of the net, the referee’s assistant made the call from the sideline.
The Caps kept coming, but the Stars regained their composure and were able close out a well earned 3-1 victory. Stars keeper Corey Gros had a strong game. She controlled her area and cleaned up the numerous through balls.
“We played well. Our girls worked hard and played an intense, intelligent game,” said Stars Coach for a day George Stewart. “The Whitecaps always field a challenging squad, it was a good way to open the season.”
“It was an entertaining game to watch,” said Whitecaps coach Alan Churchard.
Victoria heads over to the mainland next weekend for games against North Shore and Semiahmoo.
for more information contact:
George Stewart: 592-4176 or janastewart@shaw.ca
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