Game 18

Way back in the season, the FC Sarasota squad faced Braden River in a game that ended in a 1-0 victory for Sarasota. Samantha wasn't able to play in that game (due to her late addition to the roster), so today's match marked the first time she would step on the field to face off against them. As the FC girls are known to do, they got off to a fast start, scoring on their second shot of the game to grab the early 1-0 lead. Despite heavily outshooting Braden River, they would have to cling to that 1-0 margin as the halftime whistle was blown.

FC Sarasota would double that margin early in the second half, scoring on their first shot to make it a 2-0 game. Following a couple more quality scoring chances for Sarasota, it would be Braden River that would get on the board next, making it a 2-1 score on just their 5th shot of the game (compared to 12 for FC Sarasota at that time). Even though both teams did their best to try to change that score, that would be where it stood at the end of the match, as FC Sarasota would take their second victory of the season against Braden River.

FC Sarasota Game #18 - vs. Braden River
	Samantha with the ball, surveying the field.
	A close up of Sam on the soccer field.
	Sam going after the ball...
	...and gaining control...
	...before turning around...
	...and playing it in the other direction.
	Sam high in the air after heading the ball.
	Sam dribbling the ball down the field.
	Sam reaching out...
	...and making contact with the ball...
	...before working her way through the defense.
	Sam taking a sideline throw-in.
	Sam kicking the ball ahead to a teammate.
	Sam looking for the best passing lane.
	Sam kicking the ball in a crowd of Braden River players.
	Sam going after the ball.
	Sam running towards the action.

FC Sarasota Game #18 - vs. Braden River

Samantha with the ball, surveying the field.

A close up of Sam on the soccer field.

Sam going after the ball...

...and gaining control...

...before turning around...

...and playing it in the other direction.

Sam high in the air after heading the ball.

Sam dribbling the ball down the field.

Sam reaching out...

...and making contact with the ball...

...before working her way through the defense.

Sam taking a sideline throw-in.

Sam kicking the ball ahead to a teammate.

Sam looking for the best passing lane.

Sam kicking the ball in a crowd of Braden River players.

Sam going after the ball.

Sam running towards the action.