The weather claimed all the games this past weekend with the exception of the mens Masters team and the ladies Under 21. Somewhat ironically, the games were played side by side on Sunday morning at Cloverdale Athletic Park on Fields 3 & 4 and both teams registered emphatic 8-0 victories that provided the spectators with plenty of entertainment and a plethora of goals.

Our Ladies Under 21 team game dominated their match from start to finish and stand-in keeper Nicky Carchesio was rarely troubled in recording a shut-out. This match belonged to SU from start to finish, with seven different players scoring the eight goals that were equally divided between the two halves. The first half-goals started in the tenth minute with leading scorer Ally Pross scoring the actual game winner and her sixteenth goal of the season after some nice set-up play by Charday Vonic and Pawan Gill. The second goal followed just three minutes later with Krystle Gauvin scoring and Vonic once again assisting on the play. United created a number of opportunities but didn’t add to their lead until four minutes before half-time when they struck for two quick goals. The third came from youth call-up Courtney Duncan with a firm shot into the roof of the net with Vonic notching her third assist of the game. The fourth goal came literally just before the whistle with assists going to Duncan and defender Nicole Stewart. The second half started with a goal from fellow call-up Jackie Hansen just three minutes into the before Lexi Iggulden added United’s sixth at the 60 minute mark. The final two goals for United came from Angelica Singh who hammered a fierce shot into the top corner from twenty yards and then placed another shot from close range past the bewildered keeper. The match provided the opportunity to rest some players and to give others a chance to enjoy some extra playing time.

The two SU Gold team players Courtney Duncan and teammate Jackie Hansen both contributed to the scoring frenzy and demonstrated their soccer skills and ability to compete at this level. The win increased United’s lead to ten points over their nearest challenger on top of the League Standings.

The Surrey United Masters faced Delta Metro on Sunday. Both teams had to wait until the sun worked it's magic and thawed an icy Cloverdale pitch. The Master's have outplayed most of their opponents this season but not enjoyed the success of years past due to a lack of finishing it's chances. This was not the case on Sunday as Delta Metro experienced what can happen when Surrey can find the net. The final score ended 8 - 0 and there were too many scorers to recall the exact details however, there were several exceptional goals that come to mind. Steve MacNicoll scored on an amazing header from a cross that the goalie could only stand and watch as it rocketed into the top corner. Dave Ellenwood showed his poise and skill as he chipped an out of position Delta keeper from 25 yards out. Kelly Bey ran miles and set up many of the goals as his passes were crisp and concise and striker Murray Howes found the net several times on the day with some clever runs and excellent finishing. United sits in third place and is set on cementing a provincial spot and repeating as champs for this season but the key will be to convert on a consistent basis the many chances they create each game.

Whilst there was just the two games we decided to select Charday Vonic as this week’s Player of The Week for setting up the first three goals for the Ladies Under 21 team. Each Weekly Winner will have their name entered into a random draw for the monthly prize of for Dinner for Two.