4/5 Game Recap (2-0 Win)

Hi Devils Parents and Players,

For those of you who know me from the rec league, you know that I usually do a recap of the games. I am not sure that I will be able to be as consistent this season, but I have to write something about the amazing first game we had in the comp division.

In the first few minutes of the game, it looked like it might be a long game for us, but the girls found their bearings, settled down, and played soccer. Thanks to Christene and Sammie for taking the first two shifts as goal tenders. We do not have a designated goalie on the team, so all the girls should expect to have a turn.

Kelly's two goals were amazing. The first was a high boomer in the corner of the goal. Thanks to Courtney for making a very "heads up" play on the second goal, Kelly scored off of Courtney's perfect pass on an indirect kick. Way to listen to last minute directions girls!

Although I moved the girls around quite a bit, of special note was the middle of the field being controlled by Maanasa, Shivani, Lindsay, Akayla, Kelly and Jessica. Several offensive drives were made with Courtney, Marlene, Akayla, and Lindsay. Our defensive specialists were Karsyn, Ruhi, Jessica, Maanasa and Lindsay.

I saw many good things happening on the field in general. The girls are looking up and making nice passes. They are taking on players one on one and taking the ball away. They are making throws down line to a forward positioned on the line. They are supporting each other on offensive drives. I am not sure if you noticed, but we had at least one other player running with the player driving toward the goal almost everytime. Considering the girls are learning the off-side rule, they did quite well not getting caught off.

Things that we will continue to work on will be holding our positions, especially on the left and right mids. We also need to work on our forwards not coming too far back. We will also work on following every shot on goal as well as moving toward the ball to meet the pass.

Our next game will be Saturday at 3:15pm at the SASC soccer complex. I would like the girls to be at the complex ready to warm up at 2:45pm. Please be on time.

Thanks Ruhi and family for bringing snacks. If you are not sure what to bring for snacks, generally, we have a fruit at halftime, and then, a snack and drink at the end of the game. I am also asking that the snack person brings ice and baggies to the game in case we have any injuries.

I do not currently have any ice packs in the first aid kit for practice. If you have any of the kind that you pop to activate, please send one to practice to put in our bag.

Thanks parents for all of your support.

Coach Sonya (and Coach Brad)