Ellis and Murray Lead Sasquatch to Statement Win Over Wenatchee
Fueled by a hat trick from Cora Murray and a pair of goals from Kami Ellis, Spokane stormed past Wenatchee Valley in a dominant 6-0 shutout.
In a decisive display of skill and teamwork, Spokane triumphed over Wenatchee Valley with a resounding 6-0 victory. The match, held in Wenatchee, WA, showcased Spokane's offensive strength and defensive solidity, leaving the home team struggling to make an impact.
Spokane's offensive onslaught began in the first half, with Kami Ellis opening the scoring at the 22:45 mark, assisted by Hadley Teed. Just minutes later, Cora Murray doubled the lead with a goal at 27:13, again with an assist from Teed. Murray struck once more at 31:40, securing a comfortable 3-0 lead for Spokane by halftime.
The second half saw Spokane continue their dominance. Ellis scored her second goal of the match at 48:51, with Teed providing her third assist of the game. Murray completed her hat-trick at 65:10, assisted by Asia Roberts, who then found the net herself at 68:50, with an assist from Ellis, rounding off the scoring at 6-0.
Spokane's relentless attack was evident in their 44 shots, 14 of which were on target. In contrast, Wenatchee Valley failed to register a single shot on goal, highlighting Spokane's defensive strength. Goalkeeper Rayen Blue of Wenatchee Valley faced immense pressure, making 20 saves despite the scoreline.
The match statistics further underscored Spokane's dominance, with the team earning eight corner kicks compared to none for Wenatchee Valley. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, with Spokane at seven and Wenatchee Valley at eight.
