CSC 02 Girls Gold vs LFC Premier White - 9/16/12

We expected going into this game that it would be somewhat emotional for our players since it was against the other club here in Lexington. Our girls came out a little shaky and rushed their play somewhat. We got sucked into playing mostly down the right side of the field. We kept the ball on our offensive half of the field most of the first half and played good defense to win the ball back quickly anytime they got it from us. Offensively we finally started getting the ball switched over to the left side and when we did, we scored our first goal. We were leading 1-0 and right before halftime, we got called for a penalty in the box and they were awarded a pk. Despite the bad call, our keeper was focused and dove getting a hand on the ball but, it unfortunately slid in right by the post. We went in the half tied 1-1. We came out in the second half, settled our emotions and played alot better. We were solid on both Offense and Defense. We passed and possessed the ball very well. We moved the ball right to left, left to right, and forward to back which gave LFC a hard time to contain us. Defensively we were strong keeping them from not really getting any scoring opportunities. They started playing the long ball up but, we defended it well and then moved the ball back up the field with possession. We finished two more shots on goal in the second half and won the game 3-1.