DPL Game #7

After the second goal I was caught off guard by Jayden being inserted into just her second game with the team. She played for nearly 20 minutes this half, being subbed out just before halftime. Considering her lack of playing time with the team in game conditions, I thought she played reasonably well. She let the ball get past her on a couple of occasions, but always to the outside along the sideline. She also managed to take the ball away from the Rangers attackers on a couple occasions, so all in all not too bad of a showing. Plus, the team didn't give up any goals during her time on the field, and the half came to a close with the score still 2-0.

Unfortunately she didn't get off the bench in the second half. The Hawks had a prime opportunity to get themselves back in the game before the first water break, though they would end up missing their own chance for a penalty kick goal when the Rangers keeper made a diving save. The two teams would trade scoring chances, but it wasn't until late in the game that the Rangers would finally convert. Unfortunately I missed the goal thanks to the side judge standing in front of me, but no matter, the score was now 3-0 and time was running out for the Hawks. That would indeed be the final score, as the final whistle blew shortly after that last goal.