Sodium advances to Quarterfinals with win over UT!

With the 2-0 victory over Utah Sparta 96 Premier squad last night the Lady Warriors of Sodium are secured a spot in the Far West Regional Quarterfinal round!

The UT team proved to be a big, tough and physical opponent for Sodium. Not only were their forwards big and lightening fast, their defense also proved to be the fastest the lady warriors have faced. The first was definitely a battle with temps soring into the 90's.

Early in the second half Lexi Frey brought the ball in deep from her defensive position. Lexi took her time and spotted Aliyah Chance streaking from her right forward position and ripped a beautiful lead pass that Aliyah took in stride. Two touches and Aliyah blasted a shot that was too hot for the keeper to handle. The ball deflected back to Aliyah who side-stepped the keeper and popped it in for a 1-0 Sodium lead!! Play resumed as tough and physical as ever with the UT squad pushing hard for the equalizer. Taylor Luty stepped up and had another major league performance.

With under 10 minutes left in the match Emmy Owens drove the ball again deep into the right side drawing the defenders to her. Emmy broke loose and found Eli Beard at the far post who poked in the second and decisive goal! The girls, with what little they had left, mauled Eli and Emmy. The last couple minutes were fast and furious with the defense hanging on tight enough for a 2-0 final.

Notes from the sidelines

The Utah team was an excellent team. They were big, physical and technically sound. Much better than the New Mexico squad. Sodium came in and really brought their 'A' game. There were many standout performances, too many to list. Overall the lady warriors played very well.

Remaining Preliminary Game

Tell me the girls aren't pumped up to play West Coast FC (CS). Regardless if Sodium wins/ties/loses they will advance to the Quarterfinals as the #1 seed from Flight C. WCFC is coming off 2 disappointing performances against Utah (5-3 loss) and New Mexico (2-2 tie). Sodium is looking to prove a point in Wednesdays game. 

Bracket shakeout

Fridays Quarterfinals will be solidified after todays games but as it looks now, Sodium will play (NV) Neusport FC 96 Green.

More details as they develop.

GO SODIUM!!