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Massapequa Stars
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Success is no accident.
It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all,
love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Pele
Stars remain undefeated in League play
The Stars played host to the Farmingdale Thunder this past Sunday at Burns Park in Massapequa. It was cloudy and 55 degrees as the match was about to kick off as the Stars were looking to continue the unbeaten streak in U15 Division 1. This match also marked the return of Rachel, who had missed the first 4 matches because of a broken foot. The Stars would be without Samantha.
If one was to only look at the records, one would say that the Stars would be in for a easy afternoon but each of the teams that the Stars are facing this season are all Division 1 teams and many times it comes down to matchups or energy level or some other factor that determines the outcome of the match. Today, the Farmingdale Thunder would match up well against the Stars and play a very competitive game. Although the Stars would take more shots and have more Corner Kick opportunities, it would be the Thunder who would lead most of the way through the match. The scoring started in the first half as the Thunder would have an opportunity to throw in deep in the Stars end. The throw would sail into the box as Nicolette looked to clear it out. She would miss the ball as it trickled to Kara’s right. A Thunder player gained possession as she shielded the ball from Kara and would push the ball in as she fell in front of the box, giving the Thunder a 1-0 lead which they would hold for most of the half. It could have been a 2-0 lead as Shelby was called for a push at the top of the box, giving the Thunder a penalty kick. Kara was able to make a big save on the PK to keep it to a 1-0 lead for Farmingdale. That save would provide some momentum for the Stars as they were able to come back before the half after Erica was able to find Taylor dashing through the middle and provide a through ball that Taylor would chance down before the keeper would get to it. Taylor make a quick cut passed the sliding keeper and was able to tap it in on the empty net to tie the score before the half.
In the second half, the Thunder would once again take the lead after a foul was called on Courtney that could have gone either way. On the free kick, the Thunder player was able to place a great strike just above the outstretched hands of Kara to give the Thunder a 2-1 lead. The Stars would try a number of times to tie the score but were turned away by the Thunder defense. With about 4 minutes remaining in regulation, Madison would prove to be the equalizer as she was in position to field a deflected pass from Farmingdale about 30 yards from the net. She sent a shot that hooked away from the keeper and found the upper left corner to tie the score at 2-2. The Stars would have two more opportunities to take the lead in the end but both shots missed wide. Farmingdale (1-2-2) would push the Stars (5-0-1) to the limit but the Stars would end up walking away with the tie to keep their undefeated season going. Next matchup will be this coming Sunday against the other team from Farmingdale, the Force, currently sitting in 3rd place with a 2-0-3 record.
....NEVER LET A WIN GET TO YOUR HEAD, OR A LOSS TO YOUR HEART....BY Erica Modena
In loving memory of our Coach, Mentor and Friend. You will be in our hearts forever.
Angelo Modena
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