GU12 and GU10 Fall Soccer

A great day of soccer!

After all this rain that we have received lately, the girls were able to finally play in a soccer game.

This was the fourth scheduled game of the season, yet it was only the second that either of them has played.

REBECCA GU12

It was a very anticipated game. 

 First off, their first game was a dud.  The girls on Rebecca's team had only had 1 practice beforehand and did not know each other.  The coach was out of town and the assistant coach didn't know anyones names, telling the girls to "get out there and play what postion you are best at."  It was utter chaos on our behalf.  The girls were ready this time to bring it, and that is exactly what they did.

Secondly, this is the first game that Rebecca is playing AGAINST her former team of 7 seasons.  Long story short, we were traitors and went with a different coach.  It was very difficult at first for her to play against friends and girls that she knows quite well, but she held her ground and played hard.

All in all, they won 4-0 with only a few injuries.

 

Although it looks like the goalie was going to get this one,
it went right by her but missed the goal ;(

Look at that legwork.

One of the many times that she fell.



Towards the end of the game, she was fighting hard to keep control of the ball, as was this other girl.
This led to her being pushed twice, ending in a penalty kick for her team. 
Her knees are very sore tonight.



EMILY GU10

This is Emily's second game playing with the U10's.  It is a big leap up from the U08's that she has played with for the last 4 seasons. 

Emily is on a strong team.  Last season, she was the strong player, this one, not so much.  It's tough going from top dog to having to prove yourself to a new coach.

This coach is in it to win it.  He stated at the first practice that he is very competeive and will do what it takes to win.  That has been proved in the 2 games they have played so far- winning both by a large margin.  In both games, neither opposing team has scored on them. 

Not looking very action packed here.

Emily busting through a huddle of girls.

I was standing at a difficult angle to get pictures here, yet I still tried.  I was watching both girls play at the same time, which isn't as easy as you would think.
Anyways, here, Emily has scored and it looks as if she is going to fall over, but she doesn't :)
Way to go Em!