After an exciting 2nd half JV game, in which the Panthers JV turn a 0-2 deficit into a 4-2 win, we hope that this sets the tone for the night. The Varsity squad needs to make sure to stay away from an early deficit which has happened too often this season. Things seem to go our way when a thru pass on the ground to Kayden creates a 1 on 1 on the keeper opportunity but the goal scoring chance is taken away by AR 1 who says Landon Parker was offside (a player who is NOT involved in the play). Unfortunately it isn't the first time that a poor arbitration decision goes against us. Four minutes later, Memorial takes advantage of some NW defensive indecision which results in a Charger 0-1 lead. HALF TIME- Coach Duerksen, for the second time this week, stresses the importance of communication on the field, passing to feet and making runs to get open and defensively we need to mark all offensive minded players and step on the ball. SECOND HALF- Two minutes in, we fail to step on the ball when a 20 yard shot disappears over Luke and into the upper right for a 0-2 Memorial lead. But the Panthers get back in the game, battle and combine well. In the 54th, Landon Parker passes a ball to Andy Duran at about 3 yards outside the 18. Andy twists and turns and takes a shot that flies around the keeper to cut the Memorial lead in half, 1-2. In the 72nd minute, Landon gets fouled by a Memorial midfielder (Brandon). The Brandon/Landon foul does not get called and Landon goes in hard to retrieve his lost ball. As he goes in, the Memorial player gets hit and falls awkwardly. His shoulder injury (possibly separated shoulder) delays the game because Memorial Coach Sheely wants to make sure it is okay to move his injured player. As Coach Duerksen shows off his skill as an ambulance driver, NW's Kyle Luster shows some exceptional leadership and class when he asks the opponent to pray with the Panthers (see picture). And so maybe that is the important moment of the night! The game resumes about 20 minutes after the injury occurs. Landon gets a yellow and Brandon a ride to the doctor, unfortunately. Despite some NW pressure and minor opportunities, the clock runs out before NW can tie the game. The Varsity falls to 5-6-1. NOTES- The JV improves to 3-7; today's goals come from Joey, Noah, Angel and Jason.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
NorthWood - # 20 Memorial 1-2 (0-1)
After an exciting 2nd half JV game, in which the Panthers JV turn a 0-2 deficit into a 4-2 win, we hope that this sets the tone for the night. The Varsity squad needs to make sure to stay away from an early deficit which has happened too often this season. Things seem to go our way when a thru pass on the ground to Kayden creates a 1 on 1 on the keeper opportunity but the goal scoring chance is taken away by AR 1 who says Landon Parker was offside (a player who is NOT involved in the play). Unfortunately it isn't the first time that a poor arbitration decision goes against us. Four minutes later, Memorial takes advantage of some NW defensive indecision which results in a Charger 0-1 lead. HALF TIME- Coach Duerksen, for the second time this week, stresses the importance of communication on the field, passing to feet and making runs to get open and defensively we need to mark all offensive minded players and step on the ball. SECOND HALF- Two minutes in, we fail to step on the ball when a 20 yard shot disappears over Luke and into the upper right for a 0-2 Memorial lead. But the Panthers get back in the game, battle and combine well. In the 54th, Landon Parker passes a ball to Andy Duran at about 3 yards outside the 18. Andy twists and turns and takes a shot that flies around the keeper to cut the Memorial lead in half, 1-2. In the 72nd minute, Landon gets fouled by a Memorial midfielder (Brandon). The Brandon/Landon foul does not get called and Landon goes in hard to retrieve his lost ball. As he goes in, the Memorial player gets hit and falls awkwardly. His shoulder injury (possibly separated shoulder) delays the game because Memorial Coach Sheely wants to make sure it is okay to move his injured player. As Coach Duerksen shows off his skill as an ambulance driver, NW's Kyle Luster shows some exceptional leadership and class when he asks the opponent to pray with the Panthers (see picture). And so maybe that is the important moment of the night! The game resumes about 20 minutes after the injury occurs. Landon gets a yellow and Brandon a ride to the doctor, unfortunately. Despite some NW pressure and minor opportunities, the clock runs out before NW can tie the game. The Varsity falls to 5-6-1. NOTES- The JV improves to 3-7; today's goals come from Joey, Noah, Angel and Jason.
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