Saugus, MA
Lady Gunners' opener comes with great excitement, and expectations. During the inaugural Spring season, the players made significant improvement with their passing, and individual skills. The anticipation for the fall season is higher level of play and more competitive matches.
The first half was another slow start for the Lady Gunners; an issue this team has to improve. The first goal came early from a through ball; the second had three Gunners ball watching four players going in on the keeper; and the third from a throw-in going behind the defense with a player getting a clear shot on goal. It was a 3-0 lead at the half for Padova.
At the intermission, it was time to regroup, with basic concerns discussed including the following:
- focus on proper soccer; control-pass.
- defensively drop deeper to anticipate long balls, and throw ins.
- create at least four shots on goals through team play.
- win the half from both perspectives: playing and scoring.
This half started with great intensity, sustained through the end. Lady Gunners controlled and passed well, outplayed their counterpart in midfield, kept the ball in their opponent's half, created several scoring opportunities, and managed to score from a penalty. At the end, it was a 3-1 final with many positives to take away, especially the exceptional second half performance. Great first game Lady Gunners!
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