After our 1st place finish in league play, we began our post season in the Presidio Cup tournament. We kicked it off with 3 games last weekend in Menifee. The girls defeated FC Murrieta 3-0, tied Matrix Tierrasanta 1-1 and beat Point Loma Riptide 3-0 to win our bracket and advance to this weekend's semi-finals!
Yesterday, Emily joined us for our semi-final game at Mira Mesa High School. We played Matrix San Elijo and, although it wasn't our prettiest win, we squeaked out a 2-1 victory and advanced to today's final!We had an early morning drive back down to Mira Mesa for a 9:30 game against PYSL Blast. Coach Charlie gave a great pre-game pep talk reminding the girls of all they had been through to get to this point and how it certainly wasn't by accident. He encouraged great passing, talking and composure throughout the game to bring home the title...and the girls delivered. They definitely dominated the play and really fought hard in the 80+ degree heat (yes, in December!).
Taylor missed a shot on goal late in the 1st half and was so frustrated at halftime. I told her the best way to redeem herself was to go into the 2nd half and put one in and that's just what she did...24 seconds into the half! She scored a 2nd goal with some fancy footwork and along with the 2 other goals scored by Jenna and Kenz, we took home title with a 4-0 victory!
It was such a team effort with nice passing, good defense and strong goalkeeping.
WE ARE #1!!
It was a great Birthday present for Coach Charlie!
Medal Ceremony
Taylor with her friend Jenna
This season has been such an amazing ride! So far, we have been crowned Beach Soccer Champs, Carlsbad Cup finalists, Encinitas Cup Champs, Presidio League Champs and Presidio Cup Champs. We have two more tournaments before the year is done and can't wait to see what the girls will do...WAY TO GO HAWKS!!
After leaving the field, Mary fulfilled her promise and treated the girls to Cold Stone after the big win. Thanks Mary!
