University of Victoria Athletics

Victoria, B.C. – The University of Victoria men's soccer team went toe-to-toe with the top team in Canada West but ultimately fell 2-1 to the University of British Columbia on Oct. 11 at Centennial Stadium.
 
Victoria showed its resilience after falling behind early.

• UBC opened the scoring in the 21st minute, but the Vikes responded just eight minutes later.
• Jack Napier-Ganley found the equalizer in the 29th minute, finishing a setup from Felipe Morales Moya to make it 1-1.
• The goal was Napier-Ganley's third of the season and capped off a strong start for the Vikes, who generated seven first-half shots.

 
The Vikes continued to push the pace after halftime.

• UBC regained the lead in the 58th minute, but Victoria refused to back down.
• The Vikes controlled much of the attacking play over the final 30 minutes, creating quality chances and forcing the Thunderbirds to play strong defence.
• Victoria finished with six shots on target, compared to four for UBC, but couldn't beat the Thunderbirds' keeper for a second goal.

 
Notables

• The Vikes outshot the undefeated Thunderbirds 12-5 and finished with more shots on goal.
• The Thunderbirds remain unbeaten as they improve to 11-0-2. With the loss, the Vikes fall to 5-4-2.

 
The Vikes return to action on Oct. 16 when they host the UNBC Timberwolves at Centennial Stadium.