Bombers Week Two Recap
9/19/2009 – Week Two Recap
Captains: Emma, Hailey, Brooklynne
Star Player: Laura
Following a competitive game in week one, I felt good about our home opener in Newcastle. We played against the Colfax Dolphins and all 13 girls were suited up and ready to go. Since our practice field is in Ophir, this was our first time on our “home field”. We found out that our home field is not so nice. There is a baseball diamond jutting into one corner, puddles and pot holes in a few unlucky spots, and gnarly grass not cut short enough. Both teams have to deal with it, but it is a bit frustrating.
We won the coin toss so we controlled the ball from the kick off. Our opening play is called the Bomber Strike, and after spending a good chunk of practice time on it, the girls are starting to execute. We started out doing a nice job of attacking but the shots were few. Laura played at keeper for us in the first half and did a nice job protecting the goal. Despite some great saves, the Dolphins managed to score a goal during the first half. (Dolphins 1-0) Jesse took a shot to her face and came off the field towards the end of the half, but she recouped and jumped in as keeper in the second half.
Rosemary, Aria
You could feel the energy level start to drop in the second half, and Cassidy also took a hard hit to the head, bringing her out temporarily. The Dolphins had a quick, talented player up front, and she managed to grab a steal at center field and take it through our defense for another goal. (Dolphins 2-0) At this point, Laura started making some pretty good runs to attack but was having trouble getting off a shot. Finally, she broke past the defense for a one on one with the keeper and Laura buried it in the net! (Dolphins 2-1) After a few more minutes of tired play the clock expired on another close game.
Samantha, Anika
We are learning more about ourselves with each game, and I am looking forward to seeing the girls get their first win. Go Bombers!
Star Players: Laura
OVERALL RECORD 0-2
