Lady Gunners v. Westford Knights

 

May 23rd, 2021 | Princeton, MA

2nd of a Double Header Day

Both teams are playing their second game today, therefore the playing field was leveled and fair. Westford being the top team in the league is a tough opponent to compete against. These Lady Gunners are up for the challenge with team braided hair, looking up to the task.

Opening 

The Lady Gunners came out ready to take the lead. In the first minute, Lexi hit the post from a freekick. A few minutes later, she outhustled two defenders to a 50/50 ball, took them on, and missed her shot just wide of the post. The first half balanced out with the Knights creating a few chances of their own, but it ended 0-0.

2nd Half- Final Result

At halftime, we asked the Lady Gunners to be more clinical with their scoring opportunities, and continue to be aggressive offensively. However, the Knights ended up being the ones who converted their opportunities. They scored twice from two well-placed shots inside of our box. A 2-0 final in their favor; Lady Gunners played well but suffered their first loss of the season. 

Players of the Match
Another gutsy performance from the Lady Gunners, leaving it all out there! Every player made a significant contribution, without exception. However, the two outstanding performers were  Ryan and Aurore.

Ryan was a handful all day long for defenders. Especially in this match where she was consistently the threat, the Knights had to defend closely, and the Go-to Option for the Gunners offensively.  Aurore was phenomenal with her aggressive play, coming way out of the box to make a sliding tackle, key saves to keep her team in the match, and solid reliable last line of defense. 

Congrats to you both on a well-deserved Players of the Match Award!!