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September 29, 2007 Lacey, WA – Western Washington used two second half goals to defeat Saint Martin’s 3-1 in men’s soccer conference action Saturday afternoon at the Regional Athletic Complex. Western Washington picked up their first goal right before the break in the 42nd minute as Gibson Bardsley sent a cross from Matt Pele into the net. The Vikings added another goal just under 10 minutes into the second half as Samir Vejo scored with an assist from Oliver Wellman. The Saints got on the board at the 65:04 mark when Chase Franklin picked up his first goal of the season on an assist by Daniel Palermo. Western would add an insurance run in the 82nd minute. Michael Ricci scored off the deflection on a save by the SMU goalie. “We had some great moments today,” said head coach Rob Walker. “Part of our growth as a team and a program is happening right before our eyes. Our hope is that we mature in ‘soccer time’ and not say in ‘geologic time.’ We are making good progress and I know the boys really want to play well and get a result. But, like everything worth waiting for, this process will take time.” The Vikings outshot the Saints 17-9. Zac Lubin picked up eight saves in goal for Saint Martin’s. “Tucker Maxwell had a solid game in the back and Vlad Voin and Daniel Palermo were solid in midfield and up front. Chase Franklin playing in his second game as a Saint and scoring his first goal was a nice addition to our team too. Most importantly, we welcomed back Jesse Ramos to our team today for the first time in almost a month (due to injury),” added Walker. The Saints will be at home again next Thursday, October 4th as they take on Montana State Billings.
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