Sarnia Spirit U13
2008
 

Recent League Play Results

August 7, 2008 Sarnia Spirit vs Waterloo Phoenix – Veteran’s Field, Sarnia  (1-1)

Sarnia was off to a commanding start controlling the play in Waterloo’s end.  Sarnia had many beautiful chances to bury the ball but just couldn’t finish.  In the first half a great through ball from Shelby Auterhoff was picked up by Mackenzie Colbran.  Mackenzie fired a rocket shot over the goalie’s head for the 1^st goal of the match.  Unfortunately Waterloo answered within minutes to tie.  Sarnia continued to pressure and controlled the entire game, but they just couldn’t find the net a second time.  Sarnia had to settle for a tie game 1-1.

August 9, 2008  Sarnia Spirit vs Eastside Kickers – Veteran’s Field, Sarnia (0-5)

Eastside Kickers took instant control of the game and an unfortunate change reaction of Sarnia errors lead to Eastside’s 1^st goal within the opening 3 minutes of play.  Sarnia regrouped with Jessie Kozachuk, Sarnia’s keeper, making a brilliant save but suffering injury in the attempt.  With Jessie briefly out of the game and a substitute goalie in place, Eastside took advantage and struck again before the 15 minute mark.  Windsor was up 2-0 at half time.  Although Sarnia came out strong and fought to keep the game close in the 2^nd half, they were outmatched and in the last 10 minutes of the game, Windsor soared past Sarnia driving 3 more goals into the net.  It was a tough day for Sarnia falling by 5 goals to Windsor.

August 14, 2008 Sarnia Spirit vs Waterloo Phoenix - in Waterloo (1-1)

This game seemed to be a repeat of the August 7, 2008 match with Sarnia controlling the ball well with many, many missed scoring opportunities throughout the game.  This time, however, Waterloo was able to find the back of Sarnia’s net 1^st.  Although Waterloo thought they could taste victory, Sarnia snatched it away with a strong corner kick from Shelby Auterhoff to Nicki Parkes.  Nicki converted the long ball offering a great pass to Nicole Surdyka for the finish.  Nicole scored a brilliant and timely goal.  Sarnia tied the match 1-1 but once again missed a much deserved win.  It was a great game for Sarnia and the girls played very well as a team.

August 16, 2008 Sarnia Spirit vs London Thunder – in London (0-1)

London took the match very late in the 2^nd half with a long ball lobbed over the Sarnia keeper’s head for a squeaker goal within the last 2 minutes of play.  The entire Sarnia team played tough with some brilliant soccer and several scoring chances, but it just wasn’t their day.  This game was a heartbreaker but Sarnia looks forward to the rematch against Thunder on Friday, August 22, 2008 at Veteran’s field.  Sarnia’s defensive line, including Laurenne D’Esterre, Carly Stamm, Christine Fleisher and Danielle Quinn had a great game and were recognized for their outstanding efforts.

August 17, 2008 Sarnia Spirit vs Kitchener Spirit - in Kitchener (1-3)

Although Sarnia was faced with injuries and a short bench, they fought hard against Kitchener and kept the game close.  Sarnia was down by only one goal for the majority of the game.  Nicole Surdyka had a stellar game and scored the lone goal for Sarnia.  A notable highlight was a brilliantly read penalty kick saved by Sarnia’s keeper, Jessie Kozachuk to shut down Kitchener.  Well done Jesse!   The game result was a loss by 2 goals but a much better game versus the previous outing against Kitchener earlier in league play.