LIFE — Life defeated Thomas 3-0 on Friday, October 31st, controlling the match with early pressure and clinical finishing. Sacha Millward and Helen Gutierrez scored for the home side, which dominated possession throughout the NCAA contest.
Millward opened the scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by Marey Helgadottir, giving Life an immediate advantage. The early goal set the tone for a one-sided first half, though Thomas goalkeeper Chantelle Thomson made several saves to keep the deficit manageable through 45 minutes.
Life extended its lead before halftime when Gutierrez scored in the 44th minute, again assisted by Helgadottir. The midfielder's two assists proved decisive in establishing control before the break.
Millward sealed the victory in the 63rd minute with a second goal, this time assisted by Ana Diaz off a corner kick. Life's attacking movement created consistent opportunities throughout the second half, with Thomas unable to generate meaningful offensive chances.
Life's shot advantage was substantial, recording 22 attempts compared to Thomas's 3. Elora Niederpruem made four saves in goal for Life, while Thomson recorded 15 saves in a busy afternoon for Thomas.
The home side's corner kicks proved particularly effective, with Lilja Bjorg Olafsdottir delivering multiple set pieces that created scoring opportunities. Life's ability to convert from open play and set pieces demonstrated superior execution in the final third.
Thomas struggled to establish rhythm offensively, with Ali Baca and Sasha Manders generating