Bombastic B Game - September 16, 2012

Bombastic B lost 0-1 to MIB Cougars at Musqueam turf.

Game Summary from Hugh:
It was a hard fought battle by both teams and extremely well played defensively at both ends, with very few scoring chances. Unfortunately, the referee decided to create the only great scoring chance of the game by calling a ridiculous penalty in the Bombastic end with about 15 minutes left. The penalty was converted, and MIB were gifted the win.

In the first half, Lindsay made a couple of good saves but really there was nothing too troubling. At the other end, Hayley and Jen both came close to scoring after Marta made a great run and cross. The second half was more of the same. Although Bombastic started to really take over with about 30 minutes to go, we couldn't find the final pass or the clear shot to get the goal we needed. The penalty came against the run of play. MIB had some good players, and on one of their counter attacks managed to get the ball into the box where after Ashley's clean, straight-on, excellent tackle, their player fell over and a penalty was awarded. After the penalty, Bombastic did well to come back and press for the tying goal. We came close when Katrina's rocket of a shot hit the outside of the goalpost.

Three stars of the game:
1. Gagan Toor: was really a force in this game - winning and then moving the ball really well when playing center mid and challenging their defence when playing up front
2. Christina Mercier - see below
3. Jana Holbrook - (really a tie for 2nd star) Christina and Jana were so solid at the center of defence for the whole 90 minutes and worked so well as a unit that there really was no fear that the MIB forwards would ever get on the other side of our defence - so comforting having them both out on the pitch.