The morning weather wasn't the most cooperative for the
first game for the La Forza White Ice girls, but the action was still
impressive. The first half was a struggle, as the wind was at the back of the
Livonia Lightning goaltender, allowing her to continually outkick the La Forza
defense. It was this play that allowed the Lightning to jump out to the early
lead over the Ice, and almost allowed them to expand their one goal lead
further. Thankfully some spectacular play by the Ice goal keeper kept the
deficit from growing. Samantha and the rest of her teammates seemed to really
struggle in the first half... it shouldn't be due to unfamiliarity, as they just
finished their undefeated indoor season, easily outscoring the opposition.
Thankfully the sun began to shine a little brighter in the second half, and that
seemed to wake up the girls. They came out really aggressively after halftime,
dominating play by keeping the ball in their of the field for a majority of the
half. They also managed to score two quick goals at the start of the half, a
lead that they refused to relinquish. Sam didn't score either of the goals, but
like the rest of her teammates was much more aggressive. That style of play
resulted in a couple of shots on goals, one of which would have been a sure goal
had it not been for a great play by one of the Lightning defenders, knocking the
ball away from the goal at the last minute. Since the ball stayed in their
offensive end for most of the half, the Ice goal keeper didn't have to do too
much in the second half. Without much of a threat, the girls hung on for a 2-1
victory, their first of the Spring season. Go La Forza!
Game 1 - vs. Livonia Lightning
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Samantha watching the action unfold down the field.
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Sam looking up at the weather, hoping it doesn't get any worse
than the wind and sprinkles that were around at the start of the
game.
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Sam and her teammates on their bench watching the action take
place near their goal.
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Sam managed to control the ball despite the presence of this
opposing player.
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Sam dribbling the ball down the field after moving past her
defender.
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A closer look at Sammie running down the field.
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Sam preparing to perform a corner kick...
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...the kick...
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...and the follow through!
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Sam and her teammate looking at the action taking place along
the opposite sideline.
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Sam running down the field.
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Sam being more aggressive, knocking this Lightning player off
the ball.
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Sam looking at the action across the field once again.
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Sam charged in hard to try and get the ball back for her team...
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...which she did, managing to get off a nice shot on goal that
was sure to get past the goal keeper but was knocked away by a
defender at the last minute.
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Sam controlling the ball in the corner of the field...
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...before getting off another kick at the net.
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Sam and her teammate talking as Coach Dean watches the players
on the field.
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