This game was a physical battle. The two teams played to a 1-1 tie in the first game of the season on August 23rd and it was apparent early on that the teams just might have a similar plan in mind for tonight’s contest. You have to give both teams credit as they looked stronger thatn they did in the first game. As the first half drew to a 0-0 tie, you kind of got the feeling that the first team to score was going to come out on top. SK definitely held the ball in their possession and took more shots than the Colonels did but couldn’t get the ball past the stingy Dixie keeper. SK had a nice flurry of shots and corner kicks for all kinds of pressure with about 5 minutes to go in the first half but was still unable to score. Situations like this can frustrate a team but the Lady Neers hung tough despite the frustrating moments.
The Pioneers would get the lone goal of the game in the 48th minute of the match. The scoring play started with a through ball to Aris Kuntz. It looked as if Kuntz might have a breakaway but the Dixie defense recovered and put pressure on Kuntz with three defenders. Only problem, they forgot about super scorer Jessie Cooper who was trailing in support. Kuntz dropped a pass to Cooper who noticed the keeper was way off the goal line. Cooper launched a right footed howitzer from 35 yards out. The Dixie keeper could only watch the ball sail over her head for the score. GOAAALLL!!!!!!!!!!! Clearly, one of the longest shots I have ever seen score in a high school soccer game. Cooper said after the match that she was getting frustrated by missing some of her shorter shots and decided to take aim for the long shot when she noticed the keeper was so far off her line.
The Pioneers will advance to the 9th Region tournament on Tuesday versus Ryle at St. Henry. I will pass the time along once it becomes available.
Congratulations girls on two very hard fought games!!! Good luck next week!
Might as well jump!
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Nice Neer crowd cheers the SK goal.
Meanwhile, the girls celebrate on the field.
The REAL and Original Bulldog.
The Colonels have a tough time keeping up with #16.
Hey, what is that up there?
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