The boys played a thrilling game, but could not overcome an early 2-0 deficit and lost to the FreePort Sting.
The two goals were let by defensive lapses. We talked about those as a team and will try to prevent them going forward. The defense really did play very well for 47 minutes and 40 seconds. It was those two brief let downs. That's what defense is all about, really, being constantly alert and dependable. I need to start selling more of the boys on defense as a career. It is very satisfying. What I liked about this game was that the defense did not panic after giving up the two goals. They dug in and did not give up that killer third goal. Thus giving the offense a chance to get back in the game.
Which they did. Joe got a goal with ten minutes left to make the score 2-1 and then there were ten thrilling minutes while the storm pressed and pressed. Jack glanced a gorgeous arching shot off the far post. And Joseph was in a scrum in the box with two defenders and bouncing ball. Both were close things. Really close. Alas, the game ended with no second goal for the storm.
The biggest challenge was the we had no subs and were on the big field! Zac posted but was feeling too under the weather to play. Oh well, the boys that could make it got an outstanding workout.
Quick things. David - have you been practicing drop kicks? they looked strong today. Sterling have you been juggling? I saw you pluck a few balls high out of the air with your foot. Joseph was extremely tricky with the ball along the baseline. Harry busted a guy with an ankle-breaking cut back move and had near score in the first half. Jack did an excellent job of slipping into open space near the goal.
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