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August 26- After taking a 9 hour road trip, the Mustangs squared off against the Lady Chukkars of Treasure Valley CC. Playing in 105 degree heat, the Mustangs came out on their heels. Inspite of being a little flat, the Mustangs controlled the tempo and the ball, but couldn't penetrate a solid defense to score. The Chukkars took advantage of their counter attacking opportunities and scored in the 15th and 25th minutes to lead 2-0 at halftime. There were bright spots in the first half, especially Kady Tolley, whose inspired play off the bench kept the Mustangs close in the first half.
As the second half started, the Mustangs began to impose their style of play on the Lady Chukkars. Using the pressure of the 3-4-3, the ball seldom left the Mustangs side of the field. The ball control of the Mustangs began to take its toll on Chukkars, as the fouls piled up for the Mustangs. Finally, in the 65th minute, Ashley Roberts was fouled and had a free kick from 30 yards out. Ashley lined up the kick and calmly placed it over the keepers outstretched hands and into the back of the net. Trailing 2-1 the Mustangs turned up the pressure and earned more opportunties to score. However, good defense and a missed call cost Ashley her second goal. The Chukkars took advantage of their one decent counterattack and scored again in the 75th minute to put the game away with a 3-1 win.
Inspite of their second preseason loss, the Mustangs showed great heart in their play and effort during the second half. The Mustangs gave a great team effort and never gave up. Their next game is Saturday the 27th vs College of Idaho.
Mustang player of the game- Kady Tolley- her inspired play and constant effort kept the Mustangs competitive and in the game.
As the second half started, the Mustangs began to impose their style of play on the Lady Chukkars. Using the pressure of the 3-4-3, the ball seldom left the Mustangs side of the field. The ball control of the Mustangs began to take its toll on Chukkars, as the fouls piled up for the Mustangs. Finally, in the 65th minute, Ashley Roberts was fouled and had a free kick from 30 yards out. Ashley lined up the kick and calmly placed it over the keepers outstretched hands and into the back of the net. Trailing 2-1 the Mustangs turned up the pressure and earned more opportunties to score. However, good defense and a missed call cost Ashley her second goal. The Chukkars took advantage of their one decent counterattack and scored again in the 75th minute to put the game away with a 3-1 win.
Inspite of their second preseason loss, the Mustangs showed great heart in their play and effort during the second half. The Mustangs gave a great team effort and never gave up. Their next game is Saturday the 27th vs College of Idaho.
Mustang player of the game- Kady Tolley- her inspired play and constant effort kept the Mustangs competitive and in the game.
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