The Kanoa Football Club members pose with the Tinekcha-Awaal (premier) division trophy of the Dove Women’s League after winning the championship match Wednesday at the NMI Soccer Training Center in Koblerville.
THE Kanoa Football Club claimed the spring season’s Tinekcha-Awaal (premier) division title of the Dove Women’s League by silencing TakeCare, 7-0, on Wednesday at the NMI Soccer Training Center in Koblerville.
KNFC were armed to the teeth with several scorers at their disposal.
Deseha Medniola took over the opening minutes of the first half. After just 12 minutes of play, KNFC quickly overpowered TakeCare’s defense, allowing Mendiola to connect her first goal.
Her two goals followed at the 21st and 32nd minute marks to complete the hat-trick while Christina Atalig delivered the team’s fourth goal at the 38th minute mark to extend their lead, 4-0.
KNFC continued to control most of the possession throughout the second half.
Atalig picked up where she left off with forward pressure and was rewarded with her second goal at the 42nd minute mark.
TakeCare slowed down KNFC’s onslaught but failed to prevent Ye Lynn Ha and Aubrey White from contributing a goal each at the 50th and 60th minute marks to secure the win, 7-0, and the championship.
Shirley’s vs U17 NMI
Shirley’s Football Club shared the spotlight by crushing the U17 NMI Development Team, 12-1.
Shirley’s Janah Casarino scored four goals in the first half. With a total of 14 goals this season, she won the Golden Boot Award.
