Portage FC played Valley Gardens' team Lopez today in their first game of the "A" Division playoff round-robin in U15 Boys Indoor Soccer Rec League action.

They tied 1-1, with both teams scoring their goals within the first half of the game. Valley Gardens scored the first goal of the game but Portage FC's Lane Donald tied up the score shortly after on a free kick.

Portage coach Ian Currie says it was a good game but notes there were a few controversial calls made. He adds the Portage boys have the skills and the drive to succeed and, with the right effort, could win the playoffs.