POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE – On a crisp, sun-drenched Saturday at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Pronghorns held the undefeated Victoria Vikes to a 0-0 draw in a defensive battle. Both teams had their chances throughout the game, but strong defensive efforts and key saves kept the score locked. A late opportunity for the Pronghorns nearly broke the deadlock, but the match ultimately ended in a scoreless draw.

BREAKDOWN

• The Vikes, tied for first in the Canada West at 5-0-2 and boasting a near-impenetrable defense, came in having only conceded two goals all season. Despite Victoria dominating possession early, the Pronghorns didn't back down and found ways to press forward.
• Simon Rolfson nearly broke through 14 minutes in, firing off a strong shot that was denied by the Vikes' defense.
• The first half turned into a stalemate, with both sides digging in defensively and keeping the score locked at zero.
• Just before the break, Carson Moore fought his way past the Vikes' backline but couldn't get the shot off in time as the half closed scoreless.
• As the second half kicked off, the intensity ramped up, with the Vikes trying to break through the Pronghorns' defense.
• Armaan Thawer came up clutch in the 62nd minute, making a key save off a second-chance effort from Victoria's Archie Tugwell after a corner kick.
• Damon Field was a force at the back for the Pronghorns, commanding the defense and shutting down multiple Vikes attacks.
• Victoria's Matthew Pearce continued to press, but Thawer held his ground between the posts, keeping the clean sheet intact.
• In the final moments, the Pronghorns had a golden opportunity to steal the win, but Cole Rosenlund's shot off a free kick narrowly sailed over the bar, leaving the match in a 0-0 draw.

NEXT UP
The Pronghorns return to the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium on Sunday, September 22 at 12 p.m., taking on the UBCO Heat.