Cards Give Carthage a Great Game!

The Cardinals varsity squad came out Tuesday night against Carthage with something to prove. After being beaten last year 10-0 in about 50 minutes of play, we were considered heavy underdogs in this match. The Cards took the field with a level of desire not seen this season. 

In the first half, this match was even. As far as possession goes, it could be argued that Webb had control of the half. The score at halftime did not reflect this as Carthage was up 1-0. During halftime, we saw a confidence in our players that we have not seen against this opponent in several years. We were in the game!

We took the field in the second half with the same fire that we had seen in the first. We had some brilliant attacks on goal that just couldn't finish. Our defense continue to hold for most of the half by forcing the ball outside and making Carthage cross the ball in. Thomas Foster also made some amazing saves! In the 69th minute, Matt Robinson made an impressive run through our back line and found the back of the net. Minutes later, he would score again off a very nice through ball from Joe Curti. The Last goal came in stoppage time off a PK by Joe Curti. Final Score 4-0 Carthage. 

The Cardinals left the field with heads held high because we played 69 minutes of solid soccer with one of the best teams in the region. While a win would have been great, the fact that we fought to the very end was worth it. We gave up a couple of bad goals, but we made Carthage earn their win this year. 

We continue our 4-3 season with confidence that if we play at this level all season, we will be a tough team to beat. We focus now on Logan-Rogersville for Thursday night. 

To see what Carthage's coach said of the game, go to: www.carthagetigersoccer.com.