Ellis’ Second-Half Goal Lifts Spokane Past Blue Mountain
A strong defensive stand and a decisive goal from Kami Ellis kept Spokane’s perfect record intact with a narrow victory over Blue Mountain.
In a closely contested match, Spokane secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Blue Mountain at BMCC Stadium in Pendleton, Oregon. The game saw Spokane maintain their perfect record, improving to 4-0-0, while Blue Mountain fell to 2-2-2.
The decisive moment came in the second half when Spokane's forward Kami Ellis broke the deadlock with an unassisted goal at the 53:05 mark. Ellis was a standout performer, registering four shots, three of which were on target, and ultimately netting the game's only goal.
Both teams displayed solid defensive efforts, with Spokane's goalkeeper Danika Curtis making five crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. Blue Mountain's goalkeeper, Miranda Medrano, also had a commendable performance with four saves, but it wasn't enough to prevent the loss.
The match was marked by a few disciplinary actions, with yellow cards issued to Spokane's Maddie Card and Addy Nordean, and Blue Mountain's Wendy Moses. Spokane dominated in terms of corner kicks, earning 12 compared to Blue Mountain's five, which highlighted their offensive pressure throughout the game.
Despite Blue Mountain's efforts, including seven shots with five on target, they were unable to find the back of the net. Spokane's defense held firm, ensuring their unbeaten streak continued.
