Box Score LONDON, Ont. - Amanda Boyle recorded a hat trick to help the Western Mustangs women's soccer team defeat the Algoma Thunderbirds 13-0 on Sunday afternoon at Mustangs Field.

The win gives the Mustangs a 2-0-0 start to the regular season as they gear up for three more games in the coming week.

"I'm happy with where we're at. I'm also aware that there's a lot of things we're going to have to get better at, moving forward," said Mustangs head coach Martin Painter about the team's performance. "We've got some big tests coming up really soon. It's a good way to ease into the season, but we don't want to get complacent." 

Boyle, a Vaughan, Ont., native, wasted no time in the game, netting three goals early on in the first half. She was not the only player who found the back of the net multiple times during the game; Stephanie Di Tella, Lauren Vandenbygaart, Paige Howard, and Grace Grafham all recorded two goals each in the victory.

The Thunderbirds came back to the pitch appearing to be refocused after their tough loss in Saturday's match. Enya Farelly stepped in net for the Thunderbirds after keeper Lauren Moore was injured in warm up and put up a strong effort between the posts.

In the end, the Mustangs came out on top once again. The purple and white were quick to act on the offensive front, recording five goals in the first 20 minutes. After adding two more in the first half, the Mustangs shifted their focus in the second half to their ball control and movement.  After continuing their strong play and communication, the purple and white were able to add another six to the scoreboard by the end of the game despite an impressive effort from the Algoma squad, who had no substitutes for the afternoon. 

The Mustangs won't have much time to rest after the game, as they hit the road on Wednesday, September 3 to face off against the Waterloo Warriors. Kick off is set for 4 p.m.