Victoria Highlanders Women’s Soccer Recap: Highlanders take 3 points on the road against Rivers FC

July 2^nd, 2022

On Saturday, July 2^nd, the Victoria Highlanders made the long trek to Kamloops to play against Rivers FC. They Highlanders, picking up their first point of the season last weekend, were hungry to get their first win on the road. 

The visiting Highlanders would strike early, scoring in the 6^th minute of the game off the foot of forward, Kiara Kilbey. They would add a second goal not long after when Meagan Faulkner found herself inside the River FC box and put it calmly past the keeper. Highlanders would look to put the game to bed in the 37^th minute, when Highlanders midfielder Kyra Teetzen blasted one past the Rivers goalkeeper, making it 3-0 to the Highlanders.

An unexpected lightning storm would put the game at a standstill, delaying the second half by 30-minutes. Thankfully, the storm passed, and the teams were able re-enter the field.

The home side would try to claw their way back into the game, scoring off a corner kick early in the second half, but the highlanders did well to respond with a goal of their own moments later.

The Highlanders would do well to close out the rest of the half and secure their first win of the season, beating Rivers FC 4-1 on the road!

Next Match Details:

Victoria Highlanders FC vs. Varsity FC

Date: Saturday, July. 9^th

Location: Centennial Stadium