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The University of Victoria Vikes women's field hockey season has been like a wild roller-coaster ride. The team experienced many highs and lows in Canada West play, posting a record of six wins, four losses and two ties.

The investment in bringing the FIFA Under 20 World Cup to Victoria may pay off in short-term gains for sporting goods stores, fast-food vendors and beer sales, but the significant economic impact is more likely to be felt in the long-term according t

You couldn't miss them. They were the ones decked out in red and black Adidas gear or white T-shirts and black shorts. They were the volunteers, and they're a big reason Victoria is now on FIFA's world soccer map.

Czech Republic rallies from two-goal deficit, defeats Japan on penalty kicks

Japan 0 * Nigeria 0

Zambia 2 * Uruguay 0

Sure, like 1994, it's rent-a-city all over again. But what a group of tenants. Your city really isn't your own during an international sporting event such as the FIFA 2007 Under-20 World Cup.

On paper, today's pivotal FIFA 2007 Under-20 World Cup Group B match shouldn't even be close.

Saturday games - Scotland vs. Costa Rica 5 p.m.

Canada has always been an accommodating and gracious host. Maybe too gracious.