Sr B Boys Soccer

We were eagerly awaiting a rematch with Barsby and the game didn’t disappoint. The team started with great ball control and dominated possession for a good part of the first half. Effective communication and pressure resulted in two quick SLS goals in the first 15 minutes, one my Max R. and the other by Jeff E. Our team still continued to play well but the conditions worsened and ball control became difficult on the slick pitch. With much soccer left to play, a slight mental lapse resulted in some sluggish play and a loss in the intensity, perhaps because of our lead, and Barsby came back with two goals to tie the game with 10 minutes remaining. A superb kick from outside the penalty area by Rick L, which sent the ball soaring over the goal keeper was enough to hold our opponents at bay for our win. Not to be left out, Julian M. had an incredible sprint for the ball, racing side by side against a defender and, as the two runners had crossed half, the Barsby player realized he wasn’t going to win the footrace so Julian found himself on a breakaway with almost half the field to go. Christian T. caught up and it became a 2 on 0 breakaway, yet the shot soared wide of the goal. A great effort and a great finish to the game. Dave B. played a stellar game in goal, and the team enjoyed their first win of the season.

– Paul Morris, Coach