03/17/2026
The Rapids O35 Prem Masters squad hosted the visiting North Delta Rangers FC for their Semi-Final Cup Match on home turf at Exhibition Park this past Sunday.
During the regular season, The Rapids record against the Rangers was 1-1-1 (W-T-L). This was the unofficial “ringer match”, and for both squads it was a do-or-die situation. The Winners would move on to the Final, while the loser would, in Delta’s case, end their Season. The Rapids are already seeded in the Provincial Championships but their chances at winning this Cup would end if they lost.
The hometown gents knew that the Rangers would be fielding their strongest squad, so would have to match their anticipated intensity from the opening whistle.
After the coin toss, the Rapids would start with the ball first, and the gents came out flying, launching an immediate attack that continued in waves, thanks to a phenomenal back line, and an incredibly talented Midfield grouping in the middle of the park along with a striking group hungry for goals.
Delta held off the attack until their defense finally cracked when Rapids striker Craig Robinson struck first blood at the 15min mark of the game.
1-0
Five minutes later, Mike Perry made it 2-0
With 7 minutes left in the half, Nick Haywood launched a laser strike that snuck under the Rangers top bar, making it 3-0.
2 minutes later, Nick did it again, scoring his second goal of the night: 4-0.
Then, with 1 minute left in the first half, Defender Zac Yeomans intercepted a Delta pass, ran up the wing with the ball, deking out their wide midfielder, then their defender and potted a goal on the short side net!!
5-0!!
The second half saw goals from:
Joey Chapman, scoring 2 himself for the evening and;
Mack!
Delta managed to get a PK goal and a late, 2nd goal showing their “never quit” character. A good Club, Delta had a rough evening.
Final score: Rapids 8 - Rangers 2
On to the Cup Finals!!
Kokanee Man of The Match recipient:
Zac Yeomans.
A well deserved Congratulations Zac!
