A late goal scored in extra time has resulted in the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack leaving the Fraser Valley with a single point in Canada West men's soccer on Saturday (Sept 7).

The Fraser Valley Cascades got a goal from Mikael Mainella (1^st year, forward, Surrey, BC) as they rallied to tie the WolfPack 1-1.
The result leaves Thompson Rivers with a 1-1-2 record which is good enough for sixth place in the Pacific Division.  Fraser Valley is in a three way tie for third with a record of 1-2-3
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SYNOPSIS

The WolfPack opened the scoring  in the eighth minute on a goal from Josh Banton.  Banton capitalized on a UFV turnover and pounded in, moved to the right side of the box and chipped it high right side  Thompson Rivers outshot the Cascades 15-10 in the contest but were down 7-3 in that category after the first half.
The Cascades got a goal in stoppage time in the second half.  There was a loose ball in front of TRU keeper Jackson Gardner (2^nd year, Chilliwack, BC).  He dove for it and Mainsella put it over top of him.
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COMMENTS BY COACH  JOHN ANTULOV:

"I thought it was a game that we played very well. We were steady defensively in the first half. In the second half, we really took control of the game. We defended very well and attacked very well. We had four or five good scoring opportunities to make it 2-0.  Unfortunately, we weren't able to get that elusive second goal. In injury time, we made a bit of a mistake on a set piece. They were able to tie it. At the end of the day, the boys are a bit disappointed to give some points away.  From a coaching perspective, the way we rebounded after a bit of a sluggish game against Trinity Western we rebounded  and showed a lot of fight and spirit. We have to take the positives from that going forward this week against Saskatchewan and McEwan and have to continue to play in the vain. Really happy with our defensive side of our game this year. We just have to work on the offensive side a bit better. We did create some opportunities, we just need to finish."



THE STATS:
TRU    1-0              1
UFV    0-1              1
 
GOAL SCORING SUMMARY:

Thompson Rivers
8:04  Josh Banton-unassisted.  Banton's first of the year

UFV:
90:00:  Mikael Mainsella- assisted by Gurmaan Jhaj  (5^th year, midfield, Aldergrove, BC)  Mainsella's 1^st of the year
 
RECORD:     TRU: 1-1-2                Fraser Valley 1-2-3
 
 
GOAL KEEPERS:    TRU: Jackson Gardner    (1-1-2)   Ethan Duggan (1^st year, North Vancouver, BC): (1-2-4)
 
SHOTS ON GOAL:    TRU :3-12: 15     Fraser Valley: 7-3 :10
SAVES:    TRU: 2-2 : 4          Fraser Valley:  2-1: 3
CORNER KICKS:  TRU:0-0 :0  Fraser Valley: 2-0 : 2
 
UP NEXT:

These two teams will meet again this season. They will battle on the Warner Rentals Field at Hillside Stadium on September 29^th.  The WolfPack return home after the weekend to entertain the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday, September 13^th and the MacEwan Griffins on Saturday, September 14^{th .}.  It's 'Alumni Weekend'. As well, Friday's match features 'Puppies and Pints', presented by Petland.  Dog owners can bring their four legged friends into Hillside and sit in a special section.  There will be a presentation involving dogs at half time.  Dog owners and others can take advantage of beer being served that night by Iron Road Brewing.  The first 300 TRU Students at the gate will get a special t shirt courtesy of Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual.
The match on Saturday will be "Family night". There will be bouncy castles at Hillside Stadium. The WolfPack have extended an invite to the students, staff and families of Parkcrest Elementary school to come join them for free.  Parkcrest Elementary burned to the ground last Thursday.
 
 
All of the above games can been seen on a pay per view basis on www.CanadaWesttv. Presented by Co-OP.