EXPATRIES

Decisive Picault, Whitecaps Vancouver victorious over Saint-Louis City


Par Mythsouka

In a match counting for the 22nd day of the MLS, the Vancouver Whitecaps managed to reverse the situation and win a spectacular victory against Saint-Louis City with the notable participation of a grenadier.

The match took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at BC Place Stadium. In the 7th minute, Saint-Louis City opened the scoring, making the score 0-1 in their favor. A few minutes later, in the 12th minute, they doubled their lead by scoring from a penalty, making the score 0-2.

However, the Vancouver Whitecaps were quick to respond. In the 37th minute, Brian White scored his first goal of the night, reducing the deficit to 1-2. He then followed up with two more goals in the 54th and 61st minutes, completing an impressive hat-trick. This outstanding performance gave the Whitecaps a 3-2 lead.

In the 63rd minute, Ryan Raposo was replaced by Fafa Picault in the Vancouver Whitecaps team. And in the 90th minute, Fafa Picault scored a goal, making the score 4-2 in favor of the Whitecaps. Despite a last goal from Saint-Louis City in stoppage time, the Whitecaps managed to maintain their lead and take the victory with a final score of 4-3.

This meeting was a real spectacle for the fans present at BC Place Stadium and demonstrated the determination and tenacity of the Vancouver Whitecaps. This victory allows them to consolidate their position in the MLS rankings and continue to progress in the competition.