Eagles Football 1-5 BTB WSC: BTB Dominates in Edmonton Futsal League Clash

Edmonton, AB - On December 19, 2024, BTB WSC secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Eagles Football in the Edmonton Futsal League. The match, held at 7:00 PM, showcased BTB's offensive prowess and defensive solidity, propelling them to second place in the league standings.

Goals and Key Moments:

• BTB WSC:

  • Samantha Bouchard opened the scoring with a goal in the 6th minute.

  • Emily Keller doubled the lead in the 9th minute.

  • Samantha Bouchard added her second goal in the 32nd minute.

  • Bianca D'Amore scored in the 36th minute.

  • Emily Duxbury capped off the scoring with a goal in the 45th minute.

• Eagles Football:

  • Dayla Armstrong scored the lone goal for Eagles in the 40th minute.

The game started with BTB WSC taking control early on. Samantha Bouchard's goal in the 6th minute set the tone, followed by Emily Keller's strike just three minutes later. Eagles Football struggled to find their footing, with BTB's relentless attack keeping them on the back foot. Despite several attempts, Eagles couldn't break through BTB's defense until Dayla Armstrong's goal in the 40th minute.

BTB's dominance continued in the second half, with Bouchard scoring her second goal in the 32nd minute. Bianca D'Amore added another in the 36th minute, and Emily Duxbury sealed the victory with a goal in the 45th minute. BTB's goalkeeper, Duxbury, also made several crucial saves, ensuring their lead remained unchallenged.

Match Statistics:

• Shots on Target:

  • Eagles Football: 5 (Hayden Simpson, Zoe Gerein, Dayla Armstrong, Mersades Hatter)

  • BTB WSC: 10 (Bianca D'Amore, Emily Duxbury, Jayda Mitchell, Alia Temple, Samantha Bouchard)

• Total Shots:

  • Eagles Football: 7

  • BTB WSC: 20

• Goals:

  • Eagles Football: 1 (Dayla Armstrong)

  • BTB WSC: 5 (Samantha Bouchard 2, Emily Keller, Bianca D'Amore, Emily Duxbury)

• Free Kicks:

  • Eagles Football: 1

  • BTB WSC: 1

Referees:

• Main Referee: Lillian Ryu

• Assistant Referee: Mohammed Abu-Sharkh

• Timekeeper: Kevin McGregor

League Analyst Opinions:

• "BTB WSC showed why they are one of the top teams in the league. Their attacking play was impressive, and they capitalized on Eagles' defensive lapses. Eagles Football needs to tighten up at the back if they want to climb the standings."

League Standings: BTB WSC's victory solidifies their second-place position with 25 points from 10 games, while Eagles Football remains in seventh place with 8 points from 10 games.

Next Fixtures:

• BTB WSC will face Phoenix FC in their next match.

• Eagles Football will look to bounce back against Futsalistas.

This match highlighted BTB WSC's strength and Eagles Football's need for improvement as the Edmonton Futsal League season progresses.