5/9/09 Game Recap (1-0 Win)
The Devils hosted the MCFC Blizzards on Saturday, taking a 1-0 decision in one of the most lopsided wins in the team’s short history. Controlling the ball for a majority of the contest, the Devils kept the ball in the offensive zone, peppering the Blizzards net with shots that did everything except cross the goal line.
The offense put had more than a dozen quality scoring chances, stringing together well placed passes while grabbing the initiative from the opening whistle.
Grace opened the shot fest with a blast from the center of the box in the first two minutes of the game. The shot was slowed down by the goal keeper, who got a glove on the shot, but allowed it to trickle past. Only a diving stop as the ball headed toward the goal line kept the game scoreless.
The Devils midfielder would create the Devils next scoring chance two minutes later, by sending a crossing pass from the left side, which landed on Jessica’s boot right in front of the goal line. A scrum in the front of the net ended with the Blizzards goal keeper pouncing on the ball to smother the chance.
The offensive onslaught would continue later in the first half after the Devils were awarded a corner kick. The shot form the left side that feathered past two players, right to Shivani who cranked a shot that sailed over the cross bar, just missing the net.
While the offense was pressing the play in the Blizzards zone, the defense was squelching any runs attempted by Salinas, suppressing most attempts to move on the Sunnyvale net at the midfield line. Ruhi, Lindsay, Karsyn , Jess and Clara put the clamps on the Blizzards offense, allowing only one shot on goal the entire game.
Marlene started in goal and had to handle the ball once in the first half. Clara followed her up and never touched the ball.
The opening 20 minutes would be capped with a 40-foot shot from Sammie that the lizards goal keeper snared right before the end of the half.
The 2nd half started with more of the scoring frustration. Audrey maneuvered in tight, before getting off a shot from 15 ft that drilled the goal keeper in the chest. The shot was a pretty chance, but once again the goal keeper was in the right place at the right time.
The Devils finally broke through at the 30 min mark. Karsyn sent a corner to the box where it pin-balled off two players, before landing on Christene's boot for the chip shot that finally found the back of the net.
Game Positives –
Offensive Pressure: The Devils smelled blood and kept up the offensive pressure all game.
Impenetrable Defense: The backs snuffed out every run the Blizzards tried throwing at the Devils. The solid play by the back-liners was one of the most impressive performances of the season.
Development Areas—
Shot Strength: Developing stronger shot strength continues to be a key area of development for the girls. This could have easily been a 5 goal game had there been a little more velocity and height on some of the shots that were directed on goal.
Shot Placement: We need to work on where shots are directed, given the positioning of the goal keeper and other defenders.
The offense put had more than a dozen quality scoring chances, stringing together well placed passes while grabbing the initiative from the opening whistle.
Grace opened the shot fest with a blast from the center of the box in the first two minutes of the game. The shot was slowed down by the goal keeper, who got a glove on the shot, but allowed it to trickle past. Only a diving stop as the ball headed toward the goal line kept the game scoreless.
The Devils midfielder would create the Devils next scoring chance two minutes later, by sending a crossing pass from the left side, which landed on Jessica’s boot right in front of the goal line. A scrum in the front of the net ended with the Blizzards goal keeper pouncing on the ball to smother the chance.
The offensive onslaught would continue later in the first half after the Devils were awarded a corner kick. The shot form the left side that feathered past two players, right to Shivani who cranked a shot that sailed over the cross bar, just missing the net.
While the offense was pressing the play in the Blizzards zone, the defense was squelching any runs attempted by Salinas, suppressing most attempts to move on the Sunnyvale net at the midfield line. Ruhi, Lindsay, Karsyn , Jess and Clara put the clamps on the Blizzards offense, allowing only one shot on goal the entire game.
Marlene started in goal and had to handle the ball once in the first half. Clara followed her up and never touched the ball.
The opening 20 minutes would be capped with a 40-foot shot from Sammie that the lizards goal keeper snared right before the end of the half.
The 2nd half started with more of the scoring frustration. Audrey maneuvered in tight, before getting off a shot from 15 ft that drilled the goal keeper in the chest. The shot was a pretty chance, but once again the goal keeper was in the right place at the right time.
The Devils finally broke through at the 30 min mark. Karsyn sent a corner to the box where it pin-balled off two players, before landing on Christene's boot for the chip shot that finally found the back of the net.
Game Positives –
Offensive Pressure: The Devils smelled blood and kept up the offensive pressure all game.
Impenetrable Defense: The backs snuffed out every run the Blizzards tried throwing at the Devils. The solid play by the back-liners was one of the most impressive performances of the season.
Development Areas—
Shot Strength: Developing stronger shot strength continues to be a key area of development for the girls. This could have easily been a 5 goal game had there been a little more velocity and height on some of the shots that were directed on goal.
Shot Placement: We need to work on where shots are directed, given the positioning of the goal keeper and other defenders.
Labels: 2009 Spring Season, MCFC Blizzards
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