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Sept. 1, 2009

Box Score

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Washington University scored four goals in a 20-minute span of the first half and went on to claim a 4-1 triumph over The Evergreen State College in a non-conference men's soccer game Tuesday at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College.

The Vikings improved to 1-1-0 on the season. Evergreen, a NAIA affiliate, slipped to 0-1-1.

Western reached the scoreboard in the 25th minute on an Evergreen own goal, as a cross from the left by forward Tyler Bjork (So., Kirkland/Juanita) was turned in by the Geoducks' Kyle Foster.

Bjork then assisted on the second goal. His shot was saved by Evergreen goalkeeper Nathan Salvason, but Kenny Parker (Jr., Seattle/Blanchet) pounced on the rebound to finish from seven yards out.

Forward Gibson Bardsley (Jr., Fall City/Mount Si) picked up the third goal in the 41st minute, stealing a backpass to the goalkeeper and getting a tap in, then midfielder Oscar Jimenez (So., Mount Vernon) capped the charge in the 44th minute, scoring unassisted from 19 yards out off a corner kick.

"I'm real happy, we maintained a good level of play throughout the game," said Western coach Travis Connell. "We got our first win, and a lot of people contributed."

Evergreen reached the scoreboard exactly two minutes into the second half as Mirza Memic powered in a free kick from just outside the top of the penalty area.

The Vikings, who had a 33-5 advantage in shots, host Humboldt State University on Saturday (7 p.m.).

Western Washington vs. Evergreen State
Date: 09/01/09  Attendance: 171
Goals by Period     1   2      Total
Evergreen State     0   1  ---   1
Western Washington  4   0  ---   4
SCORING SUMMARY:
WWU - Own Goal, 24:03
WWU - Parker (Bjork), 33:56
WWU - Bardsley (Unassisted), 40:38
WWU - Jimenez (Corner Kick), 43:45
TESC - Memic (Unassisted), 46:57
Shots: Western Washington 33, Evergreen State 5
Corner kicks: Western Washington 12, Evergreen State 1
Fouls: Western Washington 13, Evergreen State 8
Saves: Western Washington 1 (Warman 1). Evergreen State 9 (Salveson 4, Collins 5)