Bombers Week Seven Recap
Posted by Sam Bragg on October 27, 2009 | No comments
10/24/2009 – Week Seven Recap
Captains: Laura, Brookelynn, Emily
What’s up soccer fans? I know there has been a lot of Bomber updates lately, but it will be easier to write this before too much time passes. Just three weeks to go until the season ends.
On Saturday we had a 9:00 AM game in Grass Valley, playing against the Funky Monkeys. Being an early game, the dew was still thick on the field. I helped the other coach set up the goals and my shoes and socks were soaked through within minutes. Each team started with 9 players (no subs), but we had two more girls show up a few minutes late.
Emily started in goalie after playing well there the prior week. We had a much better start than our previous 9:00 game, and the girls were hustling. Midway through the first half the Monkeys managed to get a shot past Emily for a goal. (Monkeys 1-0) But not long after, Samantha made a great shot on the other end and tied the game. (Tie 1-1) The defense in the first half was outstanding, and we had several shots on goal.
In the second half, I tried to maintain positions as much as possible to keep our chemistry going. It really paid off as the girls seemed to improve as the game went on. Emma took over as goalie and stopped everything that came at her. For the most part our defense held firm and kept the ball off our half of the field. Anika, Hailey and Cassidy all deserve recognition for outstanding defense this week. The offense was also clicking and we had several quality passes and shots on goal. Brookelynne found her shot and scored two in a row. (Bombers 3-1) With time winding down, the other team made a pretty decent attack, and we had a couple of close calls. Then Laura took the ball the entire length of the field, but her attack resulted in a goal kick. Their goalie made the kick and Laura got in front of it. She dribbled toward their goal with the keeper out of position and took a shot at the wide open net. The refs blew the final whistle as the ball went through the goal! (Bombers 4-1)
It was an exciting game for me to watch, especially after missing last week’s big win. Now we have a winning streak going and they are playing better every week. We have our final practice this week, and then we play in Grass Valley again on Saturday. Go Bombers!
Star Players: EVERYONE!
OVERALL RECORD 2-4-1
