Friday, August 23, 2019 ~ LANGFORD
~ West Shore Voice News
The west shore’s Pacific Football Club (2-4-1) returns home to Westhills Stadium in Langford tomorrow Saturday, August 24 to face Winnipeg’s Valour FC (2-3-3). Kickoff in the game is set for 3 pm, with gates open at 1 pm.
Official ceremonies to open the expanded Westhills Stadium will be held from 2 to 3 pm, including speeches by Premier John Horgan and Langford Mayor Stew Young.
Following a three-week road trip, Pacific FC return home with four points from three away games.
The Island contingent had a great showing last time out in York with a 2-0 win – with goals from Terran Campell and Zach Verhoven. The return of forward Marcus Haber, winger Victor Blasco and a fully healthy backline has been a major boost for head coach Michael Silberbauer’s side ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Valour FC.
Pacific FC will look for three points as they return to the Island for the Grand Re-Opening of Westhills Stadium.
Valour FC led by head coach Rob Gale currently sits in fifth place, just above Pacific FC by two points. The Winnipeg side finished off a busy weekend with back-to-back games. Despite losing out to Hamilton’s Forge FC 3-1 on Saturday, Valour replied with an impressive 3-1 comeback win over a strong FC Edmonton side at IG Field on Monday night.
August 24th is an important game for Pacific FC, says Pacific FC administration — three points could catapult Pacific into fourth place above Valour. Meanwhile, Valour FC will be eyeing three points on Saturday to narrow the margin at the top of the table.
Founded in 2018, Pacific Football Club brings professional football to Vancouver Island. Playing out of a renovated, 6000-seat Westhills Stadium in Langford, the club provides an outlet for Canadian soccer players to compete at the professional level of the sport on home soil. Fans can enjoy the fast-paced atmosphere of a Pacific FC game right at home. Tickets: www.pacificfc.ca