Tampa Bay Sun FC secured a 1-0 victory over Spokane Zephyr FC on Sunday, with Vivianne Bessette's first-half strike proving the difference in this USL Super League clash.

The match barely had time to settle before Spokane's Ginger Fontenot picked up a yellow card in just the second minute, setting an early combative tone. Tampa Bay took full advantage of the hosts' nervy start. In the 19th minute, Sabrina McNeill delivered the key pass and Bessette did the rest, finishing to give the visitors a deserved lead.

Spokane spent much of the remainder of the half searching for a response but could not find a way through. The second half brought more urgency from the Zephyr, though Tampa Bay's backline held firm. Sandrine Mauron was booked in the 65th minute for the Sun as the away side dealt with sustained pressure, but the caution did little to disrupt their defensive organization.

Despite pushing numbers forward in the closing stages, Spokane failed to create a clear-cut equalizer. Tampa Bay managed the game smartly, seeing out the final minutes without serious alarm to claim all three points on the road.

The result hands Tampa Bay Sun FC a valuable away win as the USL Super League season progresses, while Spokane Zephyr FC will look to regroup quickly after a frustrating afternoon at home.