Did you see that? I'm sorry to all you soccer dads that are embarrassed by us enthusiastic soccer moms, but when our girls are playing their hearts out it's too hard to resist the urge to add kindling to this FIRE! We've got us a team that sizzles.
The first half of Thursdays game was a steamrolling tactic - intimidating the opponent - Coach, I'm sure, couldn't have been more proud. Next game I hope that heat can be maintained into the second half. Maybe it will be a tad cooler so that FIRE will be the only heat on that field.
FIRE went right into offensive mode and didn't let up the whole first half. Goal after smokin' goal went in. They started off by a blistering center shot by lefty "Hollywood". As I look at the pictures that goal was brought about by a power assist by Syd. She cut off two players on CREW to open the field for that possibility.
Not even a breath later we had a power punch to goal by Syd the Vicious herself! Oh yes she did - she pounded that ball in with no quarter given. This time G-Mack (mini bomb) and Hollywood held the opponent off surrounding the ball slinging Syd to GOAL!
Things were just getting a little steamy when Hollywood snuck in another stinger (This time with a right hook) thanks to a MAJOR assist from "Lil' Trooper" who kept the ball in site of Crews goal with her severe concentration and tenacity. I think she's gotten over the practice nose bleed and was all over that ball!
Now on to the unnick-named "K" RAH RAH kick em in the knee (or in this case, GOAL!) "K" Rock (kinda like that) on defense decided we didn't have enough points and our offense was doing such a good job of keeping the ball up field that in a defensive/offensive maneuver sprang a roller into the goal from almost mid field that caught CREW unawares. She was so far from the goal, I have 8 frames of ball rolling right past their goalie. Sweet is the sound of the cheering crowd!
There was a lull in the game, the crowd was hushed, many attempts to charge our goal (more on our HOT HOT HOT defense later) and we were thinking; half time is quickly approaching, when out of nowhere little G-Mack steals the ball from Crew 47 and beats out their defender, who was still reeling from our other offensive players Hollywood and Lil Trooper, to confuse their goalie by slipping a quick jab into the GOAL by side stepping her last ditch effort to guard! It was an awesome thing.
The second half was just as exciting but it was filled with OH SO CLOSE shots fired. I think our girls tired out but were still pushing themselves to cook us up some points.
Now I need to focus on those gals that may think they've been left out. We all have a taste for the goals, it's always wonderful to be a part of a winning team, but that can't happen without THE TEAM. If it weren't for Little P, ToombRaider, "K"Rock (and another K) "K" Force-not to be reckoned with, this win would not have happened. Oh yes, they were all there diligently passing and defending all working together to make sure that that ball stayed up field. A few tries at goals that were just a little off happened but since the defense had been so intense throughout the game we forget to think on anything but the pushes to the goal. WOW! "K" Force is outstanding at pacing her defenders and watching her goal at the same time. We really need to remember that! I know I focused a lot on the goals, but I've said it before and I will say it ALL THE TIME...Offense wins the day, Defense SAVES the day! This match, both where used liberally.
OK, I've been a little wordy...and I have tons more pictures! Hopefully, you can click on each image for a larger view, I made them smaller to fit more in. See you all at practice on Tuesday.
The first half of Thursdays game was a steamrolling tactic - intimidating the opponent - Coach, I'm sure, couldn't have been more proud. Next game I hope that heat can be maintained into the second half. Maybe it will be a tad cooler so that FIRE will be the only heat on that field.
FIRE went right into offensive mode and didn't let up the whole first half. Goal after smokin' goal went in. They started off by a blistering center shot by lefty "Hollywood". As I look at the pictures that goal was brought about by a power assist by Syd. She cut off two players on CREW to open the field for that possibility.
Not even a breath later we had a power punch to goal by Syd the Vicious herself! Oh yes she did - she pounded that ball in with no quarter given. This time G-Mack (mini bomb) and Hollywood held the opponent off surrounding the ball slinging Syd to GOAL!
Things were just getting a little steamy when Hollywood snuck in another stinger (This time with a right hook) thanks to a MAJOR assist from "Lil' Trooper" who kept the ball in site of Crews goal with her severe concentration and tenacity. I think she's gotten over the practice nose bleed and was all over that ball!
Now on to the unnick-named "K" RAH RAH kick em in the knee (or in this case, GOAL!) "K" Rock (kinda like that) on defense decided we didn't have enough points and our offense was doing such a good job of keeping the ball up field that in a defensive/offensive maneuver sprang a roller into the goal from almost mid field that caught CREW unawares. She was so far from the goal, I have 8 frames of ball rolling right past their goalie. Sweet is the sound of the cheering crowd!
There was a lull in the game, the crowd was hushed, many attempts to charge our goal (more on our HOT HOT HOT defense later) and we were thinking; half time is quickly approaching, when out of nowhere little G-Mack steals the ball from Crew 47 and beats out their defender, who was still reeling from our other offensive players Hollywood and Lil Trooper, to confuse their goalie by slipping a quick jab into the GOAL by side stepping her last ditch effort to guard! It was an awesome thing.
The second half was just as exciting but it was filled with OH SO CLOSE shots fired. I think our girls tired out but were still pushing themselves to cook us up some points.
Now I need to focus on those gals that may think they've been left out. We all have a taste for the goals, it's always wonderful to be a part of a winning team, but that can't happen without THE TEAM. If it weren't for Little P, ToombRaider, "K"Rock (and another K) "K" Force-not to be reckoned with, this win would not have happened. Oh yes, they were all there diligently passing and defending all working together to make sure that that ball stayed up field. A few tries at goals that were just a little off happened but since the defense had been so intense throughout the game we forget to think on anything but the pushes to the goal. WOW! "K" Force is outstanding at pacing her defenders and watching her goal at the same time. We really need to remember that! I know I focused a lot on the goals, but I've said it before and I will say it ALL THE TIME...Offense wins the day, Defense SAVES the day! This match, both where used liberally.
OK, I've been a little wordy...and I have tons more pictures! Hopefully, you can click on each image for a larger view, I made them smaller to fit more in. See you all at practice on Tuesday.
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