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University of Victoria Varsity Athletics
Callum Weir at WWU 2023
Western Washington University Athletics
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Winner Victoria VIC (2-0-0, 2-0-0)
0
UBC Okanagan UBCO (1-3-0, 1-3-0)
Winner
Victoria VIC
(2-0-0, 2-0-0)
1
Final
0
UBC Okanagan UBCO
(1-3-0, 1-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Victoria VIC 1 0 1
UBC Okanagan UBCO 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Alexis Chevalier, Vikes Sports Information

Vikes shutout Heat to complete undefeated opening weekend

Kelowna, B.C. – The University of Victoria men's soccer team defeated the University of British Columbia Okanagan, 1-0, Sept. 2 at Nonis Sports Field to complete a two-win opening weekend.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Nearly parallel with the goal line inside the box, Aiden Grew found Javier Sagaste near top of the box, who launched a shot past the UBCO keeper for the game-winning goal in the 21st minute and 1-0 Vikes lead.
WORTH NOTING
  • The Vikes finished the match leading the Heat in shots (18-6), shots on goal (8-1), and corner kicks (8-3).
  • Callum Weir recorded one save in the win, also posting his second shutout in as many games.
  • The wins against Thompson Rivers and UBCO mark the first time the Vikes have won both their opening weekend matchups since the 2019 season.
  • Victoria holds a 2-0-0 record after its opening weekend, while UBCO moves to 1-3-0 through four games. 
UP NEXT
The Vikes host Trinity Western University for its home-opener Friday, Sept. 8. Thunderfest kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m.
 
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