Last updated May 25, 2005

Richmond Finish Third at Vernon 2005 Tournament

May 21-23, 2005
Vernon National Old Timers Soccer Tournament

Richmond 0 Chilliwack 2
Richmond 3 Surrey Classics 1
Richmond 2 Mission 1
Consolation Final:
Richmond 1 South Hill 0

The Richmond Pioneers made their annual trip to the Okanagan to participate in the Vernon Old Timers Soccer tournament, in the Over 50 age group. A core group of Pioneer players were joined by guest players from Stingers, Britannia, BC Transit, Cliff Avenue, Richmond United and Burnaby Lions.

The Pioneers got off to a disasterous start, losing to Chilliwack in the opening game, despite dominating the game for long periods.

Next up was arch rival Surrey Classics, unbeaten in two years. Richmond produced a solid team performance, putting three goals past Surrey for a satisfying 3-1 victory.

The final group game against Mission saw Richmond seeking maximum points as a number of teams were contesting a place in the final. The 2-1 victory meant the Pioneers had to resign themselves to a place in the Consolation Final on Monday.

The Consolation Final was against South Hill, and a single goal was all it took to secure the third place prize money.

Summer Season Schedule

Over 50s Central Division

May 3 vs Columbus (Lost 4-2)
May 9 at Cosmos (Draw 2-2)
May 17 vs South Hill (Won 3-1)
May 21-23 VERNON TOURNAMENT (Third Place)
May 23 at Euro Stars (Lost 6-4)
May 31 vs Point Grey United

June/July/August to be announced

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- Based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, the Pioneers play in the Over 50 Division of the BCOTS (BC Old Timers Soccer League). The league has over 40 teams from all over the Lower Mainland region

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