Sooke Celtic FC didnB次元官网网址檛 let the elements slow down their push for first place.

The team took sole possession of top spot in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 3 play with a 2-1 win over Saanich Fusion on Friday at Fred Milne Park.

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A crowd of 50 cheered for the home team despite the horrendous weather.

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Dylan Forsyth scored Sooke CelticB次元官网网址檚 first goal, with Harry Smithson netting the winner in the second half. Robbie Heggelund assisted on both goals.

The victory gave Sooke Celtic 20 points at the middle mark of the season, one point up on Juan de Fuca Kings, who tied Cowichan Oak 2-2.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 still a tight race, but itB次元官网网址檚 a good position to be in halfway through the season,B次元官网网址� McKay said. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 the result of a lot of dedication and hard work by our players.B次元官网网址�

Sooke CelticB次元官网网址檚 next game is this Friday (Nov. 11) at 7 p.m. at Fred Milne Park (The Log).

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