JPL Plays Strong in One Goal Nail Biter
Last night Team JPL FC challenged the Marines in a hard fought soccer match that pitted two teams looking for their first victory of the year. Throughout the first 10 minutes of the game, the teams felt each other out testing each goalie with difficult shots. It was not until the 15th minute that a shot by a Marines’ forward made it past JPL’s goalie Sovanna “The Great Wall” Mam. JPL held tight, but after two questionable calls, a tripping penalty near midfield that lead to a breakaway and an “unlucky” handball in the box that lead to a penalty kick goal, the Marines found themselves up 3-0.
Stellar “D” Keeps JPL in the Game
After the third goal by the Marines, JPL FC stepped their defense up to another level. Lead by Chris “The Big Man” Cook, who sacrificed his body to block two shots and who also prevented a 3 on 1 breakaway, JPL’s defense stood strong in the face of adversity. Aided by Kim “Tenacious K” Quigley and Hollie “The Rookie” Rudy, JPL’s strong defense held their opponents scoreless throughout the second half of the game.
The McClean, Tertel, Buckwalter Line Strikes Again – Twice
For the second straight game all of the scoring came from the McClean, Tertel, Buckwalter line. A pass from Jenny McClean found Joe Tertel who in turn found Nick Buckwalter for the first goal of the game for team JPL. Only seconds later, Buckwalter stole the ensuing kickoff to score on a breakaway.
Shots Anyone?
JPL came within one goal and continued to apply the pressure, but multiple shots from Katy “The Kat” Bastas and a breakaway attempt by Ryan Pudloski could not find the back of the net. In a nail biter, JPL lost to the Marines 3-2.
An Early Game Next Week
JPL FC takes Acceptable Aggression next week at 7:15. This is your chance to get out and support the team and still make it home to watch American Idol and House.