VICTORIA - The University of Victoria women's soccer team advanced to the Canada West quarterfinals after playing the University of the Fraser Valley to a 1-1 (4-3 PK) result, Oct. 21 at Centennial Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Through 90 minutes of play, neither team found the back of the net, forcing overtime.
• Into stoppage time of the first overtime period, Adrianna Hilton sent a high-arcing pass straight to Emma Skalik's head just outside of the six-yard box. Skalik directed the ball to the back of the net to give the Vikes the 1-0 lead in the 105th minute.
• With less than a minute to play in the final overtime period, UFV used a free kick to equalize, 1-1, and force penalty kicks.
• Kayley Lidstone stopped the first Cascades' shot of penalty kicks, and was followed by a make by Erin Jensen to give the Vikes a 1-0 lead. A successful attempt for the Cascades and goal for Brianne McLeish kept the Vikes in front, 2-1, at the halfway point.
• Two-straight saves by Lidstone and a goal from Tannis McKay sealed the 3-1 penalty kick victory to advance the Vikes to the next round of the playoffs.

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH TRACY DAVID
"That was a tough, tough game. Credit to Fraser Valley, they made it very, very difficult and did really well in pushing us until the final minute of overtime. I'm proud of our players for persevering through this, they showed a lot of grit and determination, and we're going to need that going forward."

WORTH NOTING

• The Vikes advance to the Canada West quarterfinals for the first time since the 2019 season.
• UVic has now gone to penalty kicks in two-straight play-in games, having fallen to Thompson Rivers 1-1 (4-2 PK) during the 2022 play-in round.
• Victoria edged Fraser Valley in shots on goal, 11-5, and also finished with the 7-2 advantage in corner kick opportunities.
• Lidstone recorded four saves through 120 minutes in net.

UP NEXT
The Vikes head to MacEwan University for a Canada West quarterfinals matchup, Oct. 28.