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By Aaron Schulze

Rivers FC

Rivers FC clubs win and draw in first pair of games

May 24, 2022 | 7:03 AM

KAMLOOPS — Semi-pro soccer had a successful first weekend in Kamloops.

Rivers FC, Kamloops’ club in the League1 BC semi-pro men’s and women’s soccer league, saw a win and a draw during their inaugural games with a combined attendance of over 700 fans at Hillside Stadium Sunday (May 22).

The women defeated Altitude FC from North Vancouver 2-0 with goals from Emily Clark and Camryn Curts.

The men earned a 1-1 draw with Altitude FC with Daniel Sango converting a late penalty kick in the final seconds.

Next up for both Rivers FC squads is a pair of matchups against TSS Rovers from Burnaby. Kick off for the men is Sunday (May 29) at 2 p.m. from Hillside Stadium, while the women will start shortly after at 4:30 p.m.

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