The U16 Boys Mariners faced off against the North Delta Selects in the 2.30 pm match. These two teams have faced each other three times season with all three games being decided by a single goal. This match was to prove no different.

Coming off a disappointing opening match tie, the Mariner boys came out hard challenging the North Delta team at every opportunity. A tight checking game was broken wide open in the 40th minute when a throw in deep in the North Delta end resulted in a tally for the Mariners. Zenow Renaerts started the play by finding Maxx Sherry off the throw in. Sherry flicked the ball over the defenders and charging North Delta keeper to find Travis Reese alone in front. Reese calmly tapped the ball into the empty net.

The second half began with North Delta pressing for the equalizer. They were awarded a penalty kick at the 44th minute which was stopped by Abbotsford keeper Mark Village. Just three minutes later, North Delta tallied their goal, evening up the match. The game see-sawed with action at both ends and opportunities for both teams.

In the 65th minute, a long punt from Village found Sherry deep in the North Delta end. Sherry settled the ball and drove for the net but was taken down for a penalty kick. Zenow Renaerts confidently drove the ball into the net for the second Abby goal. A fast and furious finish entertained the crowd and the local boys hung on for the win. They now face Kamloops Blaze for their final game of the round robin that will decide final placings for Sunday.

The U16 Mariner Girls knocked off Victoria United with a convincing 3 - 0 win. The girls have won both their games and face Kelowna in their third game.

The U15 Boys Mariners were defeated 4 - 1 by Metro Ford Dynamo in the Richmond Provincial Tournament.

 

 
     
 
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