4/19 Game Recap (5-1 Win)

Hi Parents and Players,

Congrats again on a very awesome game this week. The girls came together and played an amazing game. Some things are becoming second nature to the girls as a team which is great to see. They are creating opportunities by moving to an open space for a pass. What incredible passes they made during the game! As Kelly often points out to us, they also did the most important thing in soccer...they put the ball in the net five times! Courtney was our lead scorer with 3 goals. Hat Trick! Marlene scored 1 and Christene scored 1. Christene promised she was hungry for a
goal before she went in and scored. Marlene had several opportunities and her persistence payed off with a goal.

I am thrilled to see the scoring on our team spreading to several players. The girls did what we talked about in practice last week and followed their shots too. The offensive drives that the girls put together were picture perfect. Many times, the girls drove as a perfectly positioned unit. It is truly amazing me how well they are putting their offensive drives together.

Equally important to scoring is not letting the other team score. We have to give major kudos to Kelly for saving a sure goal when she was not even goalie. Marlene and Shivani both took turns in the goal this week too. We only allowed one in. Karsyn, Lindsay, Maanasa, and Ruhi anchored our defense throughout the game.

Our mids controlled the game in the middle, not allowing the other team to take possession and drive on us very many times. Kelly, Maanasa, Sammie, and Christene all helped to control the middle.

Ruhi and Shivani both had particularly good games. Shivani was very nervous about being in the goal, but she stepped up and played great. She came out the second half ready to go, and put together many plays and drives down the line. Ruhi played both offense and defense during the game, and she played equally great in each role. She made several crucialturn-arounds during the game.

Our game next week is at 11:30 at Rancho Middle School in Milpitas. The address is below. We are back to two practices this week.

Rancho Middle School
1915 Yellowstone Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035

Thanks parents for your continued support of the team.

Coach Sonya (and Coach Brad)