U-14 Girls Championship Game

The championship game of the girls Under 14 division lived up to the hype ending 1-1 and the champions crowned by penalty kick shoot out. It was sunny, it was storming and all points in between but the girls kept focused and stayed aggressive throughout the match.

The first 15 minutes was largely a battle in the midfield with only one shot taken by both teams. After a controversial call, Havana Estrellas (Stars) took advantage with a perfect direct kick to the far upper corner in the 17th minute. Team USA girls responded well taking nine shots to Havana Estrella's one shot until halftime but could not find the back of the net.

In the first ten minutes after halftime, Havana Estrellas dominated but we came back with four shots in five minutes before the water break.

The breakthrough came with just five minutes to go. Regan Durkin took a long range shot that the keeper couldn't handle. Sophia Thomas followed the shot and pounced on the loose ball, tying the score 1-1.

Penalty kicks decided the championship. Gabby Pozzi was tough in goal, saving two shots. Tatum Flowers, Regan Durkin, Savannah Schuhmacher and Lilly Bailey all scored to earn Team USA the championship 4-3 in penalty shots.