The senior girls' soccer team had a busy first week back to school. After defeating Windsor in their first league game, the Cavs headed over to UBC for a two-day tournament against some top opposition. Here is Coach Mulock's tournament summary:
The Collingwood Senior Girls Soccer team played in the third annual UBC T-Birds soccer tournament.
The Cavs faced Point Grey in their first match of the tournament. The play was back and forth as both teams battled to keep possession. The game was 0-0 to end the half. The team came out ready to play in the second half and early on the Cavs gained possession and made a run up the field. Bella Parker made a great pass up front to Tannis McKay and McKay beat her defender and scored bottom left corner. The Cavs were thrilled with their first goal of the tournament. The Cavs continued to keep possession and had a few other good opportunities throughout the game. The final score was 1-0 for the Cavaliers. Sophia Garofalo with her aggressive play on defense and immense pressure on their midfield won Player of the Game for the Cavs.
In their second game of the tournament the Cavs played Burnaby North. The game had more pace than their first game and the Cavs battled hard and put more pressure, winning 50/50 balls and stepping up on defense. The Cavs' first goal was on a cross from Julianne Bugeja. Following the cross there was a scramble at the front of the net. Bella Parker managed to get a touch on the ball, which deflected to Sophia Garofalo who volleyed the ball bottom left corner.
The second goal began with a run up the left side from Riley Kennedy who played the ball to the centre of the field. The defender on Burnaby North deflected a touch to Bella Parker who made a run up the centre of the field. Bella took a couple touches and placed the ball bottom left corner to make the game 2-0 for the Cavs.
On the third goal, Sophia Garofalo gained possession at the top of the box and made a quick pass to Izzy fry. Izzy took one touch and fired the ball to the top left corner. The game ended with a 3-0 lead for the Cavs. The Player of the Game for the Cavs was Izzy Fry. Izzy played with amazing effort and worked hard consistently throughout the game making great runs offensively and putting pressure on defensively.
After losing to Argyle in the Semi Final game the Cavs were excited to have a chance at 3rd place in the tournament. The Cavs were set to play Oak Bay Secondary from Victoria for the bronze medal. The Cavs started the game with great energy and battled for every ball. They kept possession and worked well as a team. After a few missed opportunities the Cavs continued to be RELENTLESS. The bronze medal game ended in a 0-0 tie and as a result of point differential the Cavs took away the win and finished 3rd place receiving a bronze medal in the tournament.
The coaching staff is very excited for the season ahead after such a great result in the UBC tournament. The Cavs play their next league game Wednesday April 10th against Howe Sound at 3:30pm at Ambleside.
Sophia Garofalo and McKinley Kennedy should have plenty of reasons to smile this year as the Cavs look to be a very powerful side.