Timely scoring lifts Co-op to Leos' Men's Open Soccer Crown
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Kootenay Co-op needed to wait a year before celebrating.
Co-op, fresh from a disappointing 1-0 loss in the 2012 final, scored in each half en route to a 2-0 win over Innkeepers in the final of the Leo’s Men’s Open Soccer League Saturday at Lakeside Pitch.
Liam Burton and Rob Mastroddi each scored singles as Co-op knocked off the regular season champs to capture the 2013 title.
Ratko Ivanovich was solid between the pipes to register the shutout.
Co-op took advantage of its chances, beating Mike Precious twice in the contest.
The loss was the second time in two seasons Co-op knocked off the Innkeepers.
Kootenay Co-op defeated Innkeepers during the 2012 semi final before losing to Old Dogs FC in the final.
Co-op advanced to the final by dumping Old Dogs FC 6-0 while Innkeepers defeated Nelson U17 Selects.
