With most of the players missing the previous weekend available, Powell River Villa fielded an experienced side for the Saturday, September 29, Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) match versus Victoria Highlanders FC at Timberlane Park.
Villa started the scoring midway through the first half with the club’s first goal of the season at the 28-minute mark. Jared Timothy’s free kick from outside of the 18-yard box was redirected past the Highlanders’ goalkeeper by Villa centre back Richard Murphy, putting the home side up 1-0.
Villa came close to scoring again in the first half with multiple chances but were unable to convert. The second half featured back in fourth action, then, at the 60-minute mark, a Highlanders’ free kick from 30 yards out found the back of the net to make the score 1-1.
Minutes later, Villa regained the lead when a pass from striker Theo Faber was handled by a Highlanders’ defender in the 18-yard box, resulting in a penalty kick. Villa defender James Timothy stepped up to the spot and made no mistake, putting the ball in the right corner as the keeper dove the other way.
The second goal was all Villa needed to secure the win, which moved the club up to eight place in VISL Division 1 and out of the relegation zone.
Villa faces Gorge FC on Saturday, October 7, at Timberlane Park. Kickoff will be at 1:30 pm.
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