SURREY – The annual soccer tournament in memory of the late top soccer player Harjeet Singh Brar took place during last weekend at various locations in Surrey. Brar, a great soccer player himself passed away in 1989 at a young age of twenty-two. Since then his family and friends have held the annual tournament in his memory. Over the years thousands of teams have participated in this tournament.
This year there were over a hundred teams. The age range of teams ranges from U6 to over 45. There is lots of excitement and plenty of free food that is cooked on the spot.
The highlight of the tournament was the final Open Men’s Division between Vancouver United and Temple. Vancouver scored first and appeared to have the victory wrapped up in this tight match up but it was not to be as Temple quickly tied. The game was hard fought throughout and once again Vancouver scored towards the end to secure their victory. The final score 2-1 for Vancouver.
Another Vancouver team to claim the crown was the U14 Gold – Dasmesh. Their game was a repeat of the same scenario. A 1-0 lead was lost to a 1-1 tie. Finally, with minutes left in the game they scored to take back the lead. Final score 2-1and a first place prize trophy accompanied with medals.
