Crusaders 0 vs Basin United 6 (at Klamath Falls)
Captain: Nolan
The Klamath Basin greeted us with a crisp but sunny afternoon for a great day of soccer. We were at just eleven players again as Mark came down sick and could not make the trip. We missed you Mark! We got off to a bad start as Declan got injured in the warmup and was not able to join the game until several minutes after the start. Ten men against a tough team is not the optimum situation. The boys played well but Basin United was a notch better making the score at the half 5-0. Brodie made some great saves in the first half, even the BU coach was applauding his efforts.
With nothing to lose, we had a new line up for the second half to give everyone a chance for a fresh position. Cole played in goal and made some good saves and only allowing one goal (which was not his fault). Nolan flirted with scoring a goal a couple of times. I think his does this to get me really excited on the sideline. Declan had a couple chances to score as well but came up short. I have faith that a goal will come, with more to follow that one.
Sebastian took a really hard shot to the gut towards the end of the game. He had to come off the field, but I was proud of him, because he gathered himself and got back into the game.
We had periods where we played good soccer. I still think we have had steps of progression each game. I am most proud of this group of young men because of the way they play hard right to the end, regardless of the score.
This next week is important. We play Medford at home and away. I know we can beat Medford if we play really well. I hope we can have a good week of practice and get twelve healthy players ready to play hard this coming weekend.
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