The Delta Blaze continued their perfect run in to the Richmond Adult Soccer Association Summer League’s First Division with hard-fought 1-0 victory over Binger’s Army.
Matt Rota’s goal provided the difference as the Blaze improved to 5-0-0 on the season. The result leaves them tied for top spot in the division with the a game in hand over the Rinos Tigers (5-1-0).
Meanwhile, in Second Division play, a battle of expansion teams saw the Vancouver Greencaps and Vancouver Strikers play to a 1-1 draw. Ryan Morgan scored for the Greencaps and Kyle Hildebrandt replied for the Strikers.
Other action saw Bombastic edge the Richmond Hibernians 2-1 to take control of first place — two points clear of the Strikers with a 4-1-2 record.
Standings to June 4:
Division One: 1. Delta Blaze (5-0-0) 2. Rinos Tigers (5-1-0) 3. Vancouver Greencaps “A” (3-2-0) 4. Binger’s Army (2-3-0) 5. Richmond Hibernians (2-3-0) 6. Rinos Originals (1-4-1) 7. Westside (0-4-1)
Division Two: 1. Bombastic (4-1-2) 2. Vancouver Strikers (3-0-3) 3. United Nations (3-1-2) 4. Metropolitan FC (3-2-1) 5. Richmond All Blacks (2-1-3) 6. Richmond All Olympics 2-3-2