Box Score The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack have opened the 2019  Canada West women's soccer season off with a loss.
The Pack fell 1-0 to the UNBC Timberwolves.  
 SYNOPSIS
The WolfPack were outshot badly by the host side (18-8).   Danielle Robertson (3^rd year, keeper, Courtenay, BC) returned to action and made eight stops including five in the second half.  The lone goal was scored by Paige Payne (4^th year midfielder, Kitimat, BC).   She scored on a pass from Sofia Jones in the 10^th minute.
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COMMENTS BY COACH MARK PENNINGTON:
"Tough opening day result. But some positives to take away from the energy and the performance. I thought on the day, UNBC was really good especially in the first half. They came out with an intensity  and a shape tactically that we had some issues dealing with initially. Once we figured that out and regrouped a bit we got better.  A lot of opportunities for us to learn from. It is a process. We came up here last year and lost 2-0.  We are looking for opportunities for small wins as we keep the process moving in the right direction.  I thought the two centre backs got better as the match went on. A credit to the team that their work rate was very very good.  Danielle Robertson made some really good saves: one in the early stages of the game.  We will reflect on this and continue to move in the right direction.
THE STATS:

GOAL SCORING SUMMARY:
UNBC:
10:16   Paige Payne (1)  Sofia Jones (3^rd year, forward, San Francisco, CA)
RECORD:     TRU:     0-1          UNBC: 1-0
 
GOAL KEEPERS:    TRU: Danielle Robertson:  SOG: 9  Saves 8                 
                                UNBC: Brooke Molby (3^rd year, Squamish, BC)   SOG: 2  Saves  2
 
SHOTS ON GOAL:    TRU   4-4:8     UNBC: 7-11: 18
CORNER KICKS:  TRU   1-0:1          UNBC:  1-4:5
FOULS:   TRU  4-7:11                       UNBC: 4-7:11
UP NEXT:
Thompson Rivers will hop on the bus and head to Calgary to meet the Dinos at 11: 00 AM PDT on Saturday (September 7).   UNBC will stay and home and welcome the UBCO Heat on Saturday (September 7).
The WolfPack will return after the weekend for their home opener on the Warner Rentals field at Hillside Stadium. On Friday, September 13^th, the Pack will entertain the McEwan University Griffins with the University of Alberta Pandas paying a visit on Saturday, September 14^th.  It is 'Alumni Weekend".  On the Friday, it also "Puppies and Pints" where dog lovers can bring their pets to Hillside and sit in a special section. Fans over the age of 19 can also partake in beer provided by Iron Road Brewing.  The first 300 TRU students will get a free t-shirt courtesy of Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual.
All of the above games can been seen on a pay per view basis on www.CanadaWesttv. presented by Co-OP