What a classic U8 Championship Game between the Blue Angels and he Cheetahs on a picture perfect Soccer Sunday.
The 2 p.m. match-up did not disappoint the crowd of nearly 100.
Emily Schecter played a great first half in goal for the Blue Angels, keeping the Cheetah’s off the board. It was tied at 0-0 until Lily Becker scored a spectacular goal on a pass from Sofia Quijada to give the Blue Angels a 1-0 lead into halftime. The goal proved to be the only goal of the game.
The second half was a defensive struggle. The goaltending of Zoe Gilad and the defense, led by Amanda Garcia and Jenna Neu kept the Cheetahs from scoring early in the second half.
Several shots on goal by Quijada, Schecter, and Becker were stopped by the Cheetahs Valerie Hoffer, who was fantastic in goal and kept her team in the game.
As the clock ticked down, the cheers from all the Blue Angels families and friends grew louder and louder.
The final whistle blew, ending a classic match-up that left everyone proud of the way both teams competed and played. It truly was a classic 1-0 victory by the Blue Angels.
Congratulations girls on a magical undefeated season.
It was fantastic to see every Blue Angel contribute to the team’s 8-0 record.
Six different girls scored this season, including Schecter(1), Michela Giura(2), Jenna Neu(5), Quijada(6), Amanda Garcia (6) and Becker(6).
More importantly, it was great to see everyone involved and giving 100 percent at practices and games.
It was also great to see our first -year players, Emily Greiff, Barrett Kanfer, Zoe Gilad and Micheala Lipp come on strong as the season progressed.
It’s that kind of effort and teamwork that made this a memorable Blue Angel season.
Coaches Tony Garcia and Anthony Giura thank you for letting them come along for this spectacular championship ride.
Congratulations Champs!!!
