It's one down and three to go for the senior girls' soccer team. The Cavs defeated the Windsor Dukes 2-1 today and now move onto play Sutherland on Friday. The winner of that game will play the Burnaby-New Westminster #2 team on Monday. Here is Coach Mulock's report on the exciting win today:
The Cavaliers were excited for their first playoff game of the season and were hungry to get another win over Windsor. The Cavs brought great energy in the first half winning all of the 50/50 balls and playing to feet and keeping possession. Twelve minutes in, McKinley Kennedy gained possession at the half and played a through ball to Tannis McKay up front. Tannis took a touch and shot the ball. The Windsor keeper deflected the ball in the six yard box and Tannis followed the play and capitalized on the second opportunity putting the Cavs up 1-0.
The Cavs continued to work together as team. In the final minutes of the half, McKinley Kennedy won the ball in the centre of the field and played a through ball to Sophia Garofalo. Sophia played a touch forward to Tannis McKay, who with a quick move around the keeper scored her second goal of the game.
Unfortunately, Windsor was able to take advantage on a corner kick to bring the final score to 2-1 for the Cavs. Rachel Grahame and Riley Kennedy played strong defensively, which kept Windsor's attack at bay. Kayleigh Garland and Mo Kelly also played well in net for the Cavs.
Coaches are proud of the team and the effort they showed today and look forward to the next game against Sutherland on Friday, May 10th at 3:00pm.
Tannis McKay scored both goals for the Cavs today.
Bella Parker has been a force for the Cavs this season.
Riley Kennedy was one of the team's top defenders today.