Shine score late to beat Eugene in women's soccer

| July 7, 2012 9:00 PM

SPOKANE - Kara Marbury, a 16-year-old who just learned she received a full-ride scholarship from the University of Illinois, scored on an assist from Averi Hallman in the 79th minute as the Spokane Shine beat the Eugene Metro Football Club 1-0 in Women's Premier Soccer League play Friday night at Albi Stadium.

Another great play came in the 54th minute, when Shannon Lindsay raced to the goal line to back up Shine goalkeeper Stephanie Busch to block a near goal from Eugene. The play "absolutely saved the game," Shine coach Jason Quintero said, attributing the move to Lindsay's competitive nature. "If you're that competitive, you don't want to get scored on any time."

The Shine (3-2-2) next play the Portland Rain on Sunday at 7 p.m. in Portland. The Shine's next home game is July 13 at 7:05 p.m., again against the Eugene Metro Football Club (2-4-2).

First half - none. Second half - 1, Shine, Kara Marbury (Averi Hallman), 79:00.

Shots on goal - Eugene 8, Shine 10.

Saves - Eugene, Elise Nord, 6. Shine, Stephanie Busch, 5.