-submitted by Vince Greco
Just when you think you know what way things will go, a weekend of soccer plays out, and the results are not what you expected.
-Cowichan did avenge last week’s loss and took it out on Lakehill.
-Vantreights’ go up to Comox and almost earn a valuable away point.
-Nanaimo blank Bays United
-Westcastle surprisingly draws with undefeated Divisional leader Gorge FC.
VI Wave score late to salvage a draw vs Vic West.
| Lakehill FC – (D1) | 1 | |
| Cowichan FC – (D1) | 4 |
Lakehill FC – (D1)
Goals: Ryan Andre
Cowichan FC – (D1)
Goals: Patrick Nelson (2), Craig Gorman, Tanner Dobson
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| Vantreights – (D1) | 2 | |
| Comox Valley United – (D1) | 3 |
Vantreights – (D1)
Goals: Kevin Carrigan, Nigel Delange
Comox Valley United – (D1)
Goals: Kyle Bate, Peter McWilliams, Gokhan Avcil
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| Bays United Liquor Plus – (D1) | 0 | |
| Nanaimo United FC – (D1) | 3 |
Nanaimo United FC – (D1)
Goals: Matt Mehrassa, Mateo Kostering, Callum Magog
Shutouts: Geoff Hackett
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| Gorge FC – (D1) | 1 | |
| Westcastle United – (D1) | 1 |
Gorge FC – (D1)
Goals: Aaron Murphy
Westcastle United – (D1)
Goals: Zakaria Bougraine
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| VI Wave – (D1) | 2 | |
| Vic West FC – (D1) | 2 |
VI Wave – (D1)
Goals: Rees Goertzen, Kiyoshi Croke
Vic West FC – (D1)
Goals: Matteo Ventura, Nils Webber
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Up to date standings after week 4:
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Gorge FC – (D1) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Cowichan FC – (D1) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| 3 | Nanaimo United FC – (D1) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| 4 | Vic West FC – (D1) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | Westcastle United – (D1) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Comox Valley United – (D1) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | VI Wave – (D1) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Lakehill FC – (D1) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 3 |
| 8 | Bays United Liquor Plus – (D1) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 3 |
| 10 | Vantreights – (D1) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 0 |
Has been a long time since Bays United has been this far down the ladder.
Nanaimo is looking like they are getting stronger as season unfolds.
Gorge leading the pack at this early stage, Cowichan niping at their heals.
Local Island soccer looks like it is in for an interesting year!