Wow, what a battle. Sodium and FC played an incredible game this afternoon. In front of a large Cedar Mill based crowed they battled to a 0-0 tie at the end of regulation. Each squad had opportunities to score but the goalies really showed why they were there, stopping everything that came their way. Kristin Boone, who deservingly was awarded the game ball, kicked, scratched and clawed for stops made in a crowed and stopped blasts from the FC forwards. By far the most memorable stop was on about the 5th or 6th PK when the FC player's shot was heading for the left high corner. Kristin, fully outstretched, got enough glove on the ball to get it deflected off the crossbar for the winner! The crowed went wild in appreciation of the great battle they had just witnessed.
What it all means now
FC will now represent the "A" bracket in the number 2 position behind Sodium and play OR Rush 95G Nike, the bracket "B" winner.
Sodium will face Keizer Hotshots who finished number 2 in the "B" bracket behind OR Rush. All teams will face off on April 27th.
The winners will meet for the State Championship May 3rd.
(the winners of the April 27th games will both advance to Regionals in Hawaii)
Hats off to FC, they are a powerhouse. Nobody thought this would be an easy game by any means but these girls came out fired up and played great. Could this be foreshadowing of a future match-up? (May 3rd?) Wouldn't THAT be awesome?!
Great job Sodium! You took first in your bracket, showed you could beat the best and now you can feel proud heading into the Semi's with a full head of steam.
I will be posting additional information about Keizer as I amass it.
Keep working hard Sodium, keep fine tuning your skills, listen to your outstanding coach and keep your eye on the brass ring, you deserve it.
Always remember, 'If it is to be, it's up to me' It will take you a long way.
Proudly we say; GO SODIUM!
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