The awful Labor Day weekend weather (and Midland Fusion 00) finally caught up with the Force U12 girls. Fortunate scheduling had the girls in the comfortable AC of Ultimate soccer Friday evening and, today, when the humidity was even more oppressive, the girls were set to go at 7PM after the worst of the sun and steam had past. But Midland's consistent pressure landed a single goal early in the second half and the overcast sky -- so welcome at the start of the game -- turned to lightning and the Force walked away 0-1-1 in the tournament heading into Sunday.
There were some offensive highlights. Lauren chased down an errand Midland pass on the wing and lobbed a perfect lead past to always moving Christina. Annabelle let a Midland forward slip past at midfield but with a determined dash caught up and stripped the ball just at the edge of the box.
It says something, though, when most of the other highlights came from Force defensive moves against the 7 or 8 corner kicks they allowed in the abbreviated contest. Living up to her name, Grace effortlessly headed a dangerous corner away. And Sophia, playing disciplined soccer, held to her far post position and saved what looked like a sure goal.
Early tomorrow morning -- in what looks to be much cooler weather -- the girls take on a big Waza team at West Hills.
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