Thanks HM...
I have never, in my life, seen a team work so hard to score one goal. The matchup wasn't even close. Westside absolutely dominated the game. The girls had more than 20 shots on goal and were only able to put 1 in the net. A lot of shots were kicked right to the goalie or just wide or shanked altogether, but the goalie also made a few terrific saves.
We had a bit of a scare there towards the end of the game, prior to us scoring our goal. Rapids had one opportunity on goal and it came with about 7 or 8 minutes to go. Rapids player got a breakaway. Our goalie came out and made a terrific deflection, but the ball was still in the box. One of our defenders came into the picture and deflected a shot attempt. WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!
We all thought the game was over, but the girls never gave up, fought hard, and eventually were able to win the game.
Other news....
FC Willamette lost to Lake Oswego. FC Willamette is now out of the State Cup with that loss. FC Portland, who I'm sure thought they were finished, suddenly has life. Also, Bend beat Eastside 4-0 this morning. Here are the brackets now:
Bracket A - Bend Storm vs. FC Portland Marine
Bracket B - Southside Ireland vs. Westside Metros Energy
Both games will be played on Saturday, April 28th, at 9:00AM at the Recreational Center in Beaverton, Fields 4 & 5. Both games should be very exciting!!!