Sunday Summary

In an early morning monsoon the Sodium squad faced Eastside FC 95 Red, the reigning Washington State Champion. Play was fast and furious as the rain crashed down and the wind howled around the lady warriors. Midway through the first half the FC forward took a deflection down the right side and let fly a rocket from 25 yards out. Luty took the shot in her sights, leaped, but was just unable to punch it clear as the shot squeaked in just under the far crossbar giving Eastside a 1-0 advantage. The 'Never Say Die' Sodium team kept the pressure throughout the first and into the second half. With just over 10 minutes remaining Willy ripped the ball to dead center top of the 18 yard box where a streaking McKayla headed the ball to a crashing Dani who found the far side net for the equalizer. Sodium kept the pressure throughout the remainder with several quality attempts. Time ran out and a hot shower awaited the soaked and cold team back at the hotel.

In a bizarre note, the Eastside team was awarded a free kick just outside the midfield circle, as the girls were setting up, a tent blew in from the other field and almost took Luty's head off! Play was stopped as she was attended to on the turf and the tent, shattered and mangled, was removed from the field. Luty rubbed her head, gave the thumbs up and play resumed. Never saw that one before.

Up Next;
Practice resumes next week then the club takes a break for Christmas and New Years. There will be a practice schedule for those players remaining in the vicinity who want to get in some training between meals.

Have a great Holiday Sodium faithful and we'll see you back here in 2011!

GO SODIUM!!