Game #2

It was a tough opening half for the Dynamo squad, as they struggled to maintain possession of the ball (a season-long issue, really). They did a decent job of limiting shots against, however, as they kept the Premier team to just three shots on goal before the first of two water breaks. Jayden outran the Premier defense to get the lone shot of the between water break time frame, and the lone shot of the half for the Dynamo, but unfortunately the opposing keeper was able to make the save, keeping them off the scoreboard. There was only a single shot on net after the second water break, and it came off of the foot of a Premier attacker, on a long shot that was likely aided by the wind, as it sailed high and into the net for a 1-0 lead, with the goal coming late in the half.

The second half followed a similar path, with the Premier team being the main driver of play. They got off two quick shots early in the frame, firing one off of the post, and the second when the attacker moved behind the Dynamo defense, leaving themselves a 1v1 situations against the Dynamo keeper, before firing the shot to the left and under a diving save attempt. That made it a 2-0 game, though the Tampa girls didn't quit playing despite being outnumbered heavily, as they only had the 11 players on the field and no substitutes. The Dynamo girls got the next shot on goal, though were once again unsuccessful. After the water break the two teams once again traded chances, though neither were able to convert. Jay had her second good look of the game, but the Premier keeper was able to come up with the save that kept the score at 2-0. Two tough 2-0 losses on the day, and an 0-2 start to the tournament. Better luck tomorrow, ladies.