Preparation continues...

Another road match to finish out the long first half of the season would prove to be favorable for our squad. Away to Southwestern where we had previously lost 2 years prior was our last road match to end a long stretch of away games during the first half of the season. he match was the 7th of 8 games played thus far this season on the road. Also a conference fixture, we were clear that no matter what, we had to come away with a full three points to stay up with the top teams in conference. Several other teams have really put together a great first half of the 2010 campaign and in order to give ourselves the best chance at tournament play, you absolutely cannot drop points...home or away.

The match would start with us controlling much of the play and the flow of the game. We looked dangerous right away, but continued to struggle with consistency of the final ball. Several good opportunities were squandered just before they become great chances...and consequently...no bulging of the back of the net...UNTIL Abby broke free across the face of the back line to find Kelly who cleverly redirected a ball into Katy's path who then buried one past the keeper to break the seal.


The rest of the first half would look very similar to the time prior to the goal...possession, opportunity but not really many chances.

The second half actually lost a little fizz although we would find the net twice more before the match concluded. Tara snuck in behind on the right side and first-timed a great ball to Lindsay on the back post who sent it back where it came from and tucked nicely into the side-netting off her head. The last one came as Lauren freed herself about 25 yards out on the right hand side and drove a ball low and hard towards the back post where Kelly would force the ball and her defender into the near side of the net just inside the post.

We still are looking to break out...we've had some great moments and some not-so-great moments thus far, as all teams do, but we continue to strive toward a higher standard.

-LK