Monday, May 24, 2010

State Cup - quarter final game (Atletico Flames)

Robert on the attack!
Going for the goal with pressure.

Look at the determination on that face.
The header that led to the open shot - to a goal!
Way to go Robert!

The Quarter Final game had much more riding on it than any other game this contest. This game is do or die - only the winner advances. We have to win this game if we want to advance to the Semi-finals (two weeks from now in Bowling Green on Saturday).

The other team was very fast and seemed to be doing a great job. In the first half we deflected two shots on us, while Noah made a goal - half time score 1 - 0 (our lead).

Within one minute of the start of the second half, they scored a goal. Now the pressure is one - each team really wants to score. With about 10 minute left in the game Max scores a power shot goals (YEAH). We are up by one (but that can change at any moment).

Robert has been playing a lot, but all of the sudden Robert just turns up the heat and plays great! He takes every opportunity to score. He took a pass on the side line, kept it in bounds, bicycled it over his opponent, then knee kicked it again to an open space. He advanced on the ball for a strong shot, but it went straight to the goalie. With only four minute of play Robert does the give and go to Eric and Eric passes back to Robert for a goal! It was beautiful soccer.

Score now 3 - 1. It's wrapped up!

The Thoroughbreds advance to the Semi-finals. Robert scored! Go team!!!

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