The only blemish on the Mainstream Canada Young Masters’ record is a tie against Zgoda Juniors FC.
On Saturday, the Campbell River men’s team will try to remain undefeated in Division 4 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League when it hosts Zgoda at Willow Point Park. Game time is 2 p.m.
The Young Masters improved to 10-0-1 on the season with a 3-0 shutout over Prospect Lake FC last Saturday at the Layritz turf in Victoria.
Unlike most of the team’s notorious slow starts this season, the Young Masters showed energy from the opening whistle.
Central midfielders Jacob Blanchard and Mark Ross quickly took control as they out-worked the opposition and often gained ball possession.
Cody Dodge played with great desire, driving forward from his right back position to join the attacks.
In the 20th minute he was rewarded when he snuck the ball past two Prospect Lake defenders who dove to the aid of the goalkeeper.
At the 35-minute mark, Campbell River forward Wyatt Bryce was brought down in the penalty area and then made no mistake on the penalty kick to give his team a 2-0 lead at the half.
In the second half, Mainstream Canada continued to overpower Prospect Lake, as they were able to push one or two defenders forward to join offensive efforts.
Centre-backs Colton Reesor and Shane Berry were rarely tested by the opposing forwards, but were strong when called upon.
At the 60-minute mark, Campbell River forward Zach Tillapaugh got to a loose ball in front of the goal and pounded it through traffic to make the score 3-0. Prospect Lake’s defence and goalkeeper performed admirably, but their team was not able to mount any sustained offensive pressure.
