Could have... (should have?)...

A rare field #1 game for the PenBull Reds allowed some parents to take in a different view of their players in action under a cloudless Saanich sky!

Braefoot#1 was in relatively good condition as LakeHill hosted the CVSA 'Strikers' who currently sit in second place in the LISA u13G Silver standings just a few points behind chart topping BaysU.

CVSA coming off a rare loss to the new PLSC [AF] team. When LakeHill last played the Strikers in 'round one' CVSA came out the victors 3-1. Everyone was interested in seeing how the LakeHill players would do!

The view from the stands indicated good positional play by both teams and some players casting long shadows over the field! LakeHill can be seen 'marking' their opponents in the photo below! The game saw the return of Maressa in net for the first half and a near full squad while CVSA only had an 11 player squad available!
The First half ended with the 'Strikers' up by a goal. At half time Coach Bruce indicated to his players 'where the goal was to be found'!

The highlight of the second half was a penalty kick being awarded to LakeHill. The ball was well struck but to the relief of the CVSA parents and players sailed over the middle of the cross bar.

Many players exhibited strong play , Kluane was solid clearing balls out of the defensive end while Amy demonstrated a strong 'first to the ball' ethic! Well done!

Always the 'good sports' the girls ran over to congratulate their opponents following a narrow 0-1 loss. Next week LakeHill welcomes the CVSA Laurie team which visits Braefoot Park and we hope to continue the good play LakeHill exhibited on this Sunny Saturday afternoon!