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May 12, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC continued their home stand with a 2-0 victory against Valour FC in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship on Wednesday evening at BC Place.

The Blue & White opened the scoring after a give-and-go inside the box from winger Ryan Raposo and midfielder Ryan Gauld, with Raposo’s shot saved by goalkeeper Rayane-Yuba Yesli, but Russell Teibert’s shot off the rebound found the back of the net inside the 19th minute of the match.

Just minutes later, the ‘Caps doubled their lead in quick fashion, as forward Déiber Caicedo made a run into the box and passed a ball to Raposo, who’s tap in made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute.

Sartini’s side looked to cushion their lead in the second half, controlling the tempo of the game and seeing out a comfortable victory.

The ‘Caps now advance in the Canadian Championship to face Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC at ATCO Field on Wednesday, May 25.

Whitecaps FC continue their home stand at BC Place with a match against MLS side San Jose Earthquakes this coming Saturday, May 14. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. PT. For tickets, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

MATCH DETAILS

VWFC GE Appliances Player of Quality: Russell Teibert

Attendance: 7,803

Referee: Alain Ruch

Scoring Summary

19′ – VAN – Russell Teibert

23′ – VAN – Ryan Raposo (Déiber Caicedo)

Statistics

Possession: VAN 48.9% – VAL 51.1%

Shots: VAN 14 – VAL 8

Shots on Goal: VAN 8 – VAL 2

Saves: VAN 2 – VAL 6

Fouls: VAN 13 – VAL 19

Offsides: VAN 4 – VAL 1

Corners: VAN 5 – VAL 2

Cautions

38′ – VAL – Diego Gutiérrez

53′ – VAN – Lucas Cavallini

73′ – VAL – Daryl Fordyce

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