{ "title": "Canada-Holland to Clash Twice in BC", "modified_at": "2026-05-05 18:47:14", "published_at": "2006-02-09 09:00:00", "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/canada-holland-to-clash-twice-in-bc", "short_url": "http://prez.ly/4RFd", "culture": "en", "language": "EN", "subtitle": "Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Immediately following its two-game series against Mexico in late February, Canada\u2019s Women\u2019s National Team will be hosting two matches in British Columbia against the Netherlands. The first match of the two-game series will take place on March 1, 2006 at Thunderbird Stadium on the c\u2026", "slug": "canada-holland-to-clash-twice-in-bc", "body": "

Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Immediately following its two-game series against Mexico in late February, Canada’s Women’s National Team will be hosting two matches in British Columbia against the Netherlands.
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\u200bThe first match of the two-game series will take place on March 1, 2006 at Thunderbird Stadium on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Kickoff has been scheduled for 7pm PT.
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\u200bThe second will be played on March 4, 2006 at Centennial Stadium on the campus of the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC. Kickoff time has been set for 1pm PT. The match will be broadcasted live (on all regional channels) by Rogers Sportsnet.
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\u200bTickets for the Vancouver match can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling the Vancouver Whitecaps office on 604-669-WAVE (9283).
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\u200bPrices for single game tickets are $20 for Adult, $15 for Youth (under 18).Tickets for Groups of 10 or more are $15/Adult and $12/youth.
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\u200bTickets for the match in Victoria can be obtained by contacting the following outlets \u0096
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\u200bLower Island Soccer Association (LISA) \u0096 250-382-7489
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\u200bAllSport (Victoria) \u0096 250-380-1980
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\u200bSoccerWorld (Victoria) \u0096 250-475-3777
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\u200bTeam Sales (Victoria) \u0096 250-388-9222
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\u200bInterSport (Campbell River) \u0096 250-286-1760
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\u200bAction Source (Campbell River) \u0096 250-286-0691
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\u200bSoccer Zone (Nanaimo) \u0096 250-754-2220
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\u200bPrices for single game tickets are $15.00 for Adult, $10.00 for Youth (under 18).Tickets for Groups of 10+ are $10.00/Adult and $7.00/Youth.
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\u200bBoth teams are preparing for World Cup qualifying campaigns in 2006 as we inch closer to the 2007 World Cup. However, the task seems far more urgent for the Europeans.
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\u200b\u0093Four international games during the winter months will give our team a head start on a busy and important season,\u0094 commented Head Coach Even Pellerud.
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\u200b\u0093Both Mexico and Holland are quality opponents and I am expecting strong opposition in all 4 games.
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\u200b\u0093Most of my players are available for these games, even though there will be some changes to the roster for the Mexico games and the Holland games.
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\u200b\u0093Mexico is one of the teams we need to beat in November’s (CONCACAF) Gold Cup in order to qualify for the World Cup, and it’s always a battle when we meet. Holland is a team we tied in Europe last summer and their program has shown steady progress over the last few years.\u0094
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\u200bWhile Canada will look to use it’s second two-game series in just under a month to build towards their qualifying tournament in late 2006, the Dutch are presently entangled in a dog-fight for a place in the World Cup in China next summer.
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\u200bEngland currently sits atop UEFA’s Group 5 with maximum points from three qualifying games \u0096 their last victory, a 1-0 win on November 26, 2005, came at the expense of the Dutch.
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\u200bHolland and France are deadlocked in second place on six points after three matches but the Dutch hold a slight edge after they started the qualifying round in the best possible way, defeating the French women 1-0 in Angers, France on September 24, 2005. The Austrians and Hungarians currently prop up Group 5 and are unlikely to turn that around \u0096 but they could play a vital role in who advances from what appears to be the toughest group of the eight.
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\u200bFinal rosters for the two-game series will be announced shortly.
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\u200bOnline Media Accreditation \u0096 Vancouver (UBC) and Victoria (UVic)
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\u200bMembers of the media are invited to apply online for accreditation in the \u0091Media Room’ section of the official website of the Canadian Soccer Association \u0096
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\u200bhttps://canadasoccer.com
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\u200bPlease complete the form as thoroughly as possible making sure to indicate your requirements.
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\u200bAccreditation can be picked up on the day of the event at the Media Will Call desk. Information regarding the exact location of the Media Will Call will be relayed to you via email once the location has been established.
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\u200bDirections to UBC Thunderbird Stadium \u0096
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\u200bIn Vancouver, the UBC grounds can be accessed by driving west on W. 4th Ave, W. 10th Ave, W. 16th Ave & SW Marine Dr.
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\u200bFrom the South, take Hwy #99 across the Oak Street Bridge to W. 41st Ave. Turn left on W. 41st and proceed to SW Marine Drive. Continue to the UBC grounds.
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\u200bFrom the East, take Hwy #1 into Vancouver and exit at Grandview Highway. Following Grandview Hwy through the city, the street will automatically turn into W. 12th Ave & then W. 10th Ave. Continue to the UBC grounds.
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\u200bMain Entrance to Stadium is on Thunderbird Blvd, between West Mall & East Mall.
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\u200bParking: There are pay parking lots near the stadium. Be aware of FACULTY ONLY restrictions. $30 parking tickets are frequently issued.
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\u200bPublic Transportation: Call Translink: 604-953-3333 or visit www.translink.bc.ca
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\u200bDirections to UVic’s Centennial Stadium
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\u200bDirections to the University of Victoria from various locations (Ferry Terminals, Airport, Vancouver, and other parts of Vancouver Island can be found on the University’s website – www.uvic.ca/maps/directions.html or by phone – 250-721-7211.
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\u200bBroadcasting and PA Announcement \u0096 Please note that the official title of the U-20 World Championship in 2007 is \u0091FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007′. Any reference to the tournament should be made using this official FIFA title.
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