Sunday, February 22, 2015

State Final Four Bound

The Lady Vikings took complete control of their regional round playoff game this afternoon from the opening whistle to the very end and St. Agnes was the unfortunate opponent. Gwennie Puente scored the games first goal as she put the ball in the near post top corner about half way through the first half. Even though their were no more goals scored in the half, the Lady Vikings kept the pressure on outshooting the Lady Tigers 9-2 within the first 40 minutes.

LVS head coach, Jay Fitzgerald said, "What a start for our team, we didn't let them breath." The Lady Vikings were dangerous in all areas of the field creating chance after chance. Six of those chances were corner kicks and another 3 off free kicks around the box.

Fitzgerald went on to say, "I couldn't wait to get the second half started; we were switched on and smelt the blood in the water." And yes they did and went on to score 3 more goals. The 4 goals scored by the Lady Vikings where finished off by 4 different players with Emily Keoughan putting a Puente pass 1st time in the side netting to double the lead with 27 minutes to go.

Marissa Baldasti delivered a ball across the box and as it struck the arm of a St. Agnes player a penalty kick was awarded and Gabbie Puente scored the PK on her 7th shot of the game.

The Lady Vikings were up 3-0 and just about the time the Tigers saw some bounces their way, they were taking the ball out of their own goal as Baldasti was involved in another score on the day with her 11th goal of the season. Brennan Flynn was credited with the assist.

"It was a dynamic performance for us today and we deserve another appearance in the Final Four," commented Fitzgerald.

The Lady Vikings will take on Bishop Lynch on Tuesday, February 24th for a chance to play for their 5th TAPPS State Championship. This match will be played at 2pm at Southlake's Dragon Stadium.

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