Cougars Fall to Whitecaps
Kim Christensen
Weekend Matches
PROVO, UT (July 18, 2008)
The Cougars (7-6-2) weren't able to pull together for a win tonight against the Vancouver Whitecaps (11-3-1), who are currently first place in the PDL's Northwest Division. The game ended in a disappointing 2-0 loss for BYU.
The Whitecaps took control of the game early in the first half when midfielder Alex Semenets crossed the ball to Gagandeep Desnath, who volleyed it past BYU's goalkeeper in the 16th minute.
Despite six second half shots, the Cougars were unable to finish a ball. With just minutes left, the Cougars pushed most of their players forward and Vancouver capitalized with a goal in the 90th minute.
"The energy came a little late for us tonight," said BYU defender Drew VanWagenen. "We've had the same problem the whole year-- we just can't finish our chances. We create good chances, but we can't get the ball in the back of the net. In tomorrow's game, someone is going to have to take it upon themselves to score a goal."
The Cougars will play the Abbotsford Mariners tomorrow night in Provo for their last game of the season. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on BYU-TV (channel 21) and will be re-broadcast that night on KBYU (channel 11) at 10:00 p.m.
Reporters for Television Broadcast:
Jarom Jordan: Play-by-Play
Jarom is in his third year covering the BYU men's soccer team on the BYU Sports Network. Jarom has previously served as the sideline reporter but takes over the play-by-play duties this year. Jarom has called six different sports at BYU and has called soccer games for Timpview and Provo high schools, BYU women's soccer and Real Salt Lake.
Robbie Bullough: Sideline reporter
Robbie makes his sideline reporting debut with the BYU men's soccer team. He has worked on the BYU Sports Network crew for the past year doing various assignments.
Hugh Van Wagenen: Color Commentator
Hugh makes his color commentating debut this season after four years as a defender on the team.
BJ Pugmire: Color Commentator
BJ is also making his debut on the BYU Sports Network. BJ is currently on the BYU men's soccer team, but he tore his ACL and is out for the year.
For more information, go to www.byusoccer.com.
