U-14 Girls Game Update

The Girls Under 14 team got their feet under them during the first game of the tournament. They started with the wind in their face and a few new players that haven't played with the team. Despite that, it was an open game with 14 shots in the first 15 minutes.

East Havana scored first, converting a penalty kick from a hand ball. Team USA dominated right after the water break, but tired right before halftime. East Havana took advantage and scored in the 30th minute.

In the second half, with the wind at their backs, Team USA dominated play. Shots were 12-3 for Team USA but nothing found the back of the net. The end score line showed 0-2, but Team USA won valuable experience on Day One.

Tatum Flowers scores the fourth goal in game two on Tuesday.

Callie clears the ball with Savannah and Lilly watching.

Game Two...

The Girls Under 14 team played much better as a team as they beach Octobdiez, the third ranked team in Cuba 4-0.

Our players made great adjustments to the physical play of the Cuban team and dominated the game. In the 13th minute, Regan Durkin touched the ball to the side to get by an on-rushing playing and teed off from 20 yards out low to the left side of the keeper.

Seven minutes later the lead was doubled when Durkin passed to Callie Craigshead who then took a 30 yard shot from the right.

Right before halftime the lead was stretched to three. Savannah Schuhmacher won the ball in midfield, passed to Durkin who blasted another low shot in from 25 yards away.

The second half was all Team USA. Shots were 11-0 during the half. 55 minutes in, there was a scramble in the box. Tatum Flowers shot the ball and the ball took a deflection and found its way into the net.

A fine defensive performance was shown by Flowers and Lilly Bailey. Forward Sofia Thomas pestered the Cuban defense all game and almost scored but was called offside.

Coach Ernesto was pleased with the improvement from Monday but believes we can still improve team passing for the next game.