Samantha's team fell behind early in this game, but fought
back to take a two goal lead a little bit later. Play continued through a brief
but heavy downpour, and a couple of goals later the game was finished with a 4-2
victory for the Lollipop Girls (their chosen team name). The opposition came
close to tying it up at one point and making it a 3-3 game, but the goal was
disallowed due to an offside violation. Thankfully Sam's team scored again
later, so the waved off goal wouldn't have affected the outcome (in fact, the
girls all thought the goal counted and played as though they were tied). Sam
didn't score today, but she continues her aggressive play and did have an
excellent scoring chance on a breakaway down the side - unfortunately she shot a
little too early (in my opinion) and it sailed wide of the goal. Regardless, we
are very pleased with the effort she continues to put into her game.
Samantha's Soccer - Game 5
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Samantha trying to get off a long pass to a teammate while
playing midfielder.
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Sam trying to stop an opponents drive.
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After the rain came, the entire soccer field was surrounded in a
surreal fog. Here Sam is watching the action unfold further down the
field.
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Another shot of Sam waiting for the ball to come her way.
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Sam trying to get a break going down the sideline.
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Another look at Samantha standing on the soccer field as the sun
filters through the fog.
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