Fred Kummernes scored twice and assisted on Capodanno's game-winning goal. The difference in the final is that the 'Birds converted both of their PK's, while Spokane was not able to convert either of theirs. Match photos and a game report from Spokane.net are available here . A game report from Seattle Pitch can be found here . A game report from the Thunder site can be found here .
Firebirds fall short against Seattle.
Chris Farnsworth also scored for Seattle, while Jared Fitzgerald and Jason Crevar tallied for the Firebirds. The match was played in front of 250 fans at McNary High School in Keizer. Crevar scored his first goal off a JP Capodanno corner when he headed it home early in the first half. In the 33rd minute, Crevar made it 2-0 when he scored on a free kick from 25 yards out. All of the rest of the Firebirds' matches this season will count towards the standings.