Grass Kickers vs. Crag Rats - Game Recap 5/23/12

Let me tell you, it is not an easy job to follow in the blogging footsteps of Nancy & Josh, but here’s my recap of game seven as I saw it go down.  I may not have all of the details right, but one thing I know for sure is that our team is AMAZING!  I think this was our best game to date, and it was hands down the most entertaining game to watch. 

Game seven was played against the Crag Rats at Cal Young.  I was so impressed with each and every Grass Kicker on the field!  This was a very well-matched game.  Both teams played hard.  Both teams played fast.  Very, very fast.  Every single Grass Kicker brought all they had onto the field.   It was a hard fought battle by both teams.

Early in the first half, the game’s first goal was scored by our very own Andrea!  It was an amazing shot, and I believe it was even taken with her left foot.  Super impressive, Andrea!  You know how to rock the crowd.  The Crag Rats decided it was time to bring it, and despite David’s many fancy saves (using each and every available body part), they picked up two goals of their own in the first half.

Despite the constant drizzle, spirits remained high through halftime, and the teams returned to the field for more sprint training soccer. 

Soon in the second half, the Crag Rats scored another, but the Grass Kickers were not going down without a fight.  We put on an amazing display of teamwork, and Scott scored our second goal!  Amazing job.  Way to go, Scott!  Unfortunately, the Crag Rats would not rest and scored two more, with the last one being in the final few minutes.  The game ended 3-4 (with Andrea’s goal counting for 2).

Each and every one of our Grass Kickers should be proud of themselves for a very well-played game!  Kenji and Tyler played a huge role in keeping up with the speed of the game, and providing the assists for our goal makers, Andrea & Scott.  Bre, Heather, Hannah, Shannon, and Alex rocked midfield, fighting for every ball and never giving up.  Myeshia, Nate, and Morgan were a formidable sight of defensive skills and fancy footwork.  Kudos to Myeshia for getting right back in the game after being knocked down hard.  (Hope your arm is okay!)  Last but not least, David owned that goal! 

And it wouldn’t be a Grass Kicker game recap without a blooper AND highlight, all in one:  David kicked the ball to try and clear it, the ball bounced off of Nate's forehead, sailed right back over David’s head, leaving David to jump and save it from going in at the last second.  Nice work!

We did miss Nancy, Todd, Ian, and Keaton, but special thanks to Shannon for coming to sub!  Wishing Josh & Jennie speedy knee recoveries, and come hell or high water, I will be playing next week…at our final game of the season against Slo Mo at Sheldon.  See you all there!