Went to watch this game today and it was clear that Columbus` Achilles heel was their midfield. Having watched several of their games this season, it was clear that they were missing a couple of their starters but they also had no one to fill those gaps nor did they have anyone talented to fill in as reserves..........a complete midfield disaster which led to Columbus` demise.West Van 3 Columbus 1. Pretty much a fair scoreline, although a couple of breakaways from 20-30 meters out stopped.
Why is this such an upset? Westside is overrated and the Croats when at full strength can take on anyone.....IMO not an upset. Westside, next season get some youth.....Croats with the upset knocking out the defending champs today 2-0
Looks like UVic Alumni won as well 2-1 over Gorge
Not an upset to the Croats...Upset.
No disrespect to Westside but BC historically has the stronger teams in terms of Western Canadian championships....For example the 3rd or 4th place team in VMSL can win the western Canadians. Westside is a good squad but there are 3-4 teams in the Masters VMSL that are better...when at full capacity.West side is totally over rated. Its not like they have won the BCs/Western Canadians a bunch of times or anything like that.
No disrespect to Westside but BC historically has the stronger teams in terms of Western Canadian championships....For example the 3rd or 4th place team in VMSL can win the western Canadians. Westside is a good squad but there are 3-4 teams in the Masters VMSL that are better...when at full capacity.
Not an upset to the Croats...
That's a talented group that will probably be in the final....
Westside is a good squad but there are 3-4 teams in the Masters VMSL that are better...when at full capacity.
PS Western Canadians are not that easy to win BTW.
I was talking post war era RF.