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Whitecaps vault into second place in the west

Vancouver Whitecaps FC put together a tidy 2-nil victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes at BC Place on Saturday, giving them sole possession of second place in the Western Conference.

Two Curva Collective supporters group members beam with joy as their Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-nil at BC Place. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Jaclynn (left) and Erin beam with joy in their front row spots in the Curva Collective as their Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-nil at BC Place. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.

Along the way, David Ousted posted his first MLS clean sheet, Camilo scored his league-leading 14th goal of the season, and Kenny Miller added his seventh. Nigel Reo-Coker dominated the midfield, backing off defenders and setting up both goals.

We’ll have more on this game, including a link to highlights, once Russell Arbuthnot files his story.

Camilo da Silva Sanvezzo battles defender Steven Baiteshour during a 2-0 Whitecaps FC victory at BC Place. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Camilo da Silva Sanvezzo battles defender Steven Baitashour during a 2-0 Whitecaps FC victory at BC Place. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.