VICTORIA - In the third-place match up between rivals UBC and the UVic Vikes men's soccer team, it was the T-Birds that came out on top thanks to an early goal by Paul Clerc. Canada West rookie of the year Cam Hundal (Surrey, BC) was the Vikes' stand out player of the match causing consistent havoc for the UBC defensive line.

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In the 13th minute, Clerc secured the 1-0 lead and final score when he tapped in a direct free kick past Vikes keeper Michael Branion-Calles (Richmond, BC). Both teams limited play to the midfield keeping the shots on goal at half time 7-6 in UBC favour. 

Following the break, the Vikes had thought they netted the tie-up goal. The ball appeared to cross the goal line but was cleared very quickly and the referee allowed play to resume. Two follow-up shots immediately after were blocked and well-saved. Throughout the second half the Vikes and T-Birds went shot-for-shot with possession not favouring either team heavily. 

Similarly to the Vikes' opportunity, UBC has an excellent chance, in the 71st minute, when Brandon Ho's attempt was cleared on the line by UVic defender Toshi Hayashi (Victoria, BC). The resulting corner kick was unsuccessful as Branion-Calles was there to clean up. Play continued in both ends as Andrew Ravenhill (Victoria, BC) did well to block a long-range shot from UBC's Cameron Davis and UBC net-minder Jack Whelan made a great save on Wesley Barrett (Richmond, BC)'s shot from similar range. 

The Vikes had one final burst in the 89th minute of play when Hundal worked his quick feet up the field to serve a perfect ball in from of the net where two Vikes players were waiting. Neither player was able to get a touch on the ball and UBC's clear would keep the Vikes off the board to leave the score 1-0 for the T-Birds. The Birds finished the tournament claiming third place.

Team: 1st : 2nd - F
UBC: 1 : 0 - 1
UVIC: 0 : 0 - 0

UBC Goal scorers: Paul Clerc (13')