For the FC men, the 5-2 win was more than just three points, it was redemption. In their last meeting, Scottish claimed the 2024 League1 Alberta Championship, but last night, Foothills re-established dominance over their Edmonton rivals.

After conceding an early goal in the 14th minute, Foothills responded with five goals in 11 minutes, with one each from veteran winger Charles Nana, Diego Reveco and Jamie Nicholson, and a pair from Robert Woodroffe-Brown. Their commanding 5-1 lead lasted until the 36th minute when Scottish were awarded and scored a penalty.

In the second half, Foothills established a more solid base to enable them to manage the game, with Hafiz Mahjor and Diego Reveco forming an excellent partnership in central midfield. A shout out to Miguel Mendoza, who stepped into the centre back role where he replaced the suspended Caden Rogozinski. Jamie Nicholson was outstanding throughout and posed an attacking threat for a dominant Foothills team. 

Head Coach Connor Brady had this to say post-game. “I am really proud of the response from the lads after what was a challenging game last week versus a tough Blizzard group. We had a number of strong performances from players who have stepped up to fill the gap of suspended teammates. They gave an impactful, well-rounded performance, setting a high standard for our group’s work rate right from the get-go. Diego Reveco earned himself an opportunity with a great week of training. He did not disappoint, giving a dynamic performance, showing his ability on the ball, vision, and composure in possession. On the whole, it was a very positive team performance and a good showcase of what we’re building within our squad. It’s something to be excited about.” 

League1 Alberta play continues for Foothills FC on May 20 with a match against Cavalry FC U21.  Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Shane Homes West Soccer Dome, 11014 Bearspaw Dam Rd NW. Tickets are available at the door.