Canada West
Recap
U SPORTS
Men's Soccer
Alberta
Victoria
Vikes strike fast in win over Golden Bears
Alberta
2-3-2
Final
0 - 1
Victoria
5-0-2
A flash of brilliance fourteen minutes in was all it took: Keshavarz's early goal, paired with a stingy defensive performance, propelled the undefeated Victoria Vikes to a 1-0 victory.
Victoria, B.C. – The University of Victoria men's soccer team take down the University of Alberta 1-0, Sep. 14 at Centennial Stadium.
Vikes strike first, Keshavarz's first of the season
- As play picked up in the 14th minute, Takin Keshavarz was on the receiving end of a through ball by Ole Cameron, burying his first goal of the season as he put the Vikes ahead 1-0.
Vikes stand tall defensively to hold lead
- Callum Weir hled his ground, saving several Golden Bear scoring opportunities, earning his first shutout of the season.
Notables
- In the first minute of extra time first-year Jacob Thomas subbed in for the Vikes to make his Canada West debut
- With the win, the Vikes remain undefeated as they move to 5-0-2 on the season, while the Golden Bears fall to 2-3-2.
The Vikes will return to action on the road against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns on Sep. 20 at 4:15p.m.
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