Sodium in the 2010 State Cup Championship!

The lady warriors posted a 2-0 shut out over cross town rival FC Platinum to advance to the 2010 Oregon State Cup Championship!

Play was pretty isolated to the FC half of the field in the first half. Sodium came out with a purpose, determination and a spark in their eyes. Just before the halftime whistle Laura Camp lined up a corner kick. With a slight left to right breeze she stutter-stepped and let loose a rocket towards the goal. The ODP FC keeper leaped but the shot was just out of reach as it glanced off the far post and in!!! Sodium up 1-0 at half!
As the second half whistle blew the ball was dropped back to Aliyah Chance who's crisp pass was taken by Eli Beard. Eli found Easton Kawawaki who split 3 defenders and streaked to goal. She ripped a shot past the FC keeper for the fastest goal on record with Sodium at 27 seconds and a 2-0 lead!! The crowed went nutz as the team mobbed Easton.
Play remained in the FC portion of the pitch until the final whistle. Sodium advances, FC goes home.

Other State Cup Action
Rush came to town looking to knock off the local ESUFC Arsenal. What they got was an epic battle and a 1-0 loss. Play was back & forth all game. Arsenal scored with just minutes left to take the game.

Championship
THUSC Sodium vs ESUFC Arsenal - 5/8/10 @ 1:30pm THPRD Field #5

From the sidelines
I will restate what I said before, we have seen this FC team before and we did exactly what was needed to win. Defense Defense Defense, what more can I say. Sodium defense has dealt 5 shout-outs in a row in State Cup. They are looking for #6. The midfield play is starting come alive lead by the play of Laura Camp and Eli Beard. The forwards are electric and fun to watch as they have been really starting to explode apart defenses. There is that familiar feeling starting to surface, we felt in 2007 & again in 2008. The feeling that Sodium just could be the best team in Oregon.
Arsenal has proven themselves a very admirable opponent. They are peaking and playing well. Sodium will have to stick to their game plan of control and attack. If they do, they will be crowned the Champions.

Have an awesome week of practice and remember your loyal fans will be there screaming you on to victory.

From the sidelines of REC #5 we will be heard to high heavens; GO SODIUM!!