U8 Boys - Black Cobras vs. Gold Strikers
October 11, 2003
This week, the Gold Strikers and Black Cobras flashed across the field like lightning streaking across the black sky. Most of the first fifteen minutes were played on the Cobra's half of the field thanks partly to energy that never seems to end for Christian and a strong defense on the Gold side. Every time the ball neared the halfway line, Eric and Skyler pushed the ball back to Cobra territory.
Brandon and Andris rotated in to join Alex on the attack for the remainder of the the first half. The Strikers worked the corners, crossing the ball to the center for shots at the goal, but the ball didn't seem to want to go into the net. The half finished, 0-0.
Switching directions, the ball was all over the field on the second half. The Cobra's came out determined not to play the rest of the match on their half. However, soon Addison helped move the ball deep into the Cobra defense where Eric smacked the ball clean into the Cobra net. Nick M. helped keep the ball away from the Gold net, but the Cobra's continued to strike back.
Nick K. and Adam rotated in for a repeat of the first half, where with Addison the attack on the Cobra net continued strong. Several good opportunities were made by the Gold attack without further goals before the Cobras managed to move the ball back to the Gold side and make the final point for the match. Both sides played strong and did very well, ending the match tied 1-1.
Great match Strikers and Cobras!
Story submitted by Coach Ron.
Junior Division Soccer (U8-U10)
BU8 Strikers Start Off Strong
September 6, 2003
The first quarter flashed with green and gold while the Strikers battled the Green team (who had not yet identified a name). But quickly, Skyler and Andris pushed the ball forward and into the center where Addison cut right through a pack of green jerseys to make the first goal. Nick K. had some great saves keeping the ball out of the Striker's net before the ball made its way into the skillful turns and feigns of Addison yet again, right up the middle. Goal! That made two.
After the half, Christian was seen all over the field without any loss of speed or power. Adam, driving up the right side positioned the play right into Christian's energy. POW!! Another powerful shot was fired right through the goal posts. Only moments later, Alex took an easy aim through a hole in the defense sliding number four into the Green goal. In the last 10 minutes, after a good shot by Green rolled into the Striker's goal, Brandon and Nick M. determined to keep the ball over on the Green side of the field, which gave Eric plenty of time to move right through the Green defense. A quick pass to Christian and then WHAM! Number five. Before the time is out, Eric and Christian teamed up again to put number six past the keeper, ending the match 6-1.
Great game Strikers!!
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