Sodium advances to State Quarter Finals!

A 2-0 victory over USA Hotshots solidified Sodiums advancement to the State Quarter Finals! The first half was 0-0 but the lady warriors broke out of the huddle determined to put this one away. Play was mostly confined to the USA end Sodium strung run after run together. Mac Kearney drove deep down the right side where she fired a beautiful cross that deflected off a rattled USA keeper to a crashing Elie Beard who put it away for a 1-0 Sodium lead! In the latter half Sodium was on the march again. This time the dynamic duo teamed up again as Elie lead a perfect pass to Mac who broke past the defenders in a footrace to goal. The Hotshot defenders were no match for Mac as she blazed past them, put a move on the keeper and found the right side of the frame for a 2-0 Sodium lead that would hold till the final whistle. Hat's off to USA Hotshots for a great run and always a tough competitor for Sodium.

Following is a breakdown of the State Cup Quarter Final match ups.

LOSC vs OR Rush
Couldn't happen to a nicer couple of U14 powerhouses! Honestly, it would be nice to not have to play either of these teams given how great they are, but I have a feeling we will meet one of them at some point. Winner will play the winner of Arsenal vs FC Ruby.

Arsenal vs FC Ruby
I am sad to say I believe that Cinderella (I mean Dorothy! Thanks Nicole) won't find the Ruby slipper today. Winner will play winner of LOSC vs Rush.

FC Platinum vs Magic
Magic beat FC decisively both times they met in league play. (5-1 and 3-0) FC is playing better right now. Winner will take on winner of THUSC vs Sherwood.

THUSC vs Sherwood Force
Sherwood beat a Hotspur team that is having an identity crisis. I am not going to put a lot of weight into that victory. These teams tied in October of 2009 and then THUSC won outright 4-0 there next meeting. Winner plays winner of FC and Magic.

So there you have it, the 2010 State Cup Quester Final match ups. Enjoy!

GO SODIUM!!