Northridge-NorthWood 5-0 (4-0)

Lopsided wins and losses seem to be the theme so far this season. With a decent half hour to start out the game, things turn south quickly when Northridge scores 1-0 in the 30th, 2-0 in the 33rd, 3-0 in the 37th and 4-0 in the 38th. A combination of poor defending, not clearing the ball after the keeper makes intial saves (twice), a loss of concentration and an ill advised delay in clearing a ball inside the box are to blame for a four goal deficit before the half. It is obvious at the half that we can not give up goals quick in succession after allowing the first one. It is also clear that Northridge outscores us in physicality. The second half sees a different NorthWood. This second half team shows heart, physical play and determination. Not until the 80th do we see a loss of concentration in the back (which results in the NR fifth goal) but overall, the second half shows a positive response to Coach Duerksen's challenge and if we keep playing this way next week, we should be able to add two "W's" to our record. NOTES...........The JV loses 5-0 as well; next game for JV (JV only) is Westview at home, Tuesday at 5 pm. The JV's record is 0-2-0. The Varsity plays Bremen next Thursday at Bremen (5 pm start for Varsity AND JV). The Varsity's record is 2-2-0. Today's practice is from 3:30 - 4:30 and will be a light one -after all the hard work from last night-.The next Varsity practice is Tuesday at the High School.