SAIT Trojans Triumph in Late Surge to Beat Concordia Thunder 2-1

EDMONTON, AB – Oct 27, 2023 - Scottish Soccer Dome

Concordia Thunder 1 - 2 SAIT Trojans

In an intense women's soccer match at the Scottish Soccer Dome, the Concordia Thunder faced off against the SAIT Trojans. The game was marked by several key moments, including injuries and a late surge from SAIT, resulting in a final score of 2-1 in favor of SAIT.

Throughout the first half, both teams had their chances. Vanessa Pietramala of the Thunder had a near-miss at the 40-minute mark, followed by a shot by Emma Ward at 41 minutes, which also narrowly missed. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.

As the game resumed, SAIT's Rachelle O'Leary aimed for a shot, but Thunder's Monica Dickson made a crucial save. Thunder's Breanna Callander and SAIT's Erin Mergen engaged in a series of attempts, but both goalkeepers proved up to the task.

The turning point came in the 59th minute when Thunder's Breanne Callander found the back of the net, assisted by Denae Michie. This gave the Thunder a 1-0 lead. The game remained highly competitive, with both teams making substitutions to find an edge.

In the 78th minute, SAIT equalized when Rachelle O'Leary scored with an assist from Meaghan Wiebe. The tension continued to mount, and in the 88th minute, Meaghan Wiebe secured the victory for SAIT with another goal. Three additional minutes were added at the 90-minute mark, but SAIT managed to hold onto their lead.

In a closely contested women's soccer match, the SAIT Trojans emerged victorious with a final score of 2-1 against the Concordia Thunder. The game featured several noteworthy moments, and a strong finish from SAIT proved to be the difference in the end.

Players of the Game 

SAIT | #9 - Meaghan Wiebe 
Concordia | #3 - Denae Michie