An exciting night as the Cards took the field against the Monett Cubs. We went in short-handed as usual but were able to put together an effective game to win 3-2 in the first overtime. The uneasiness of playing without four starters went away before the match even started. The team seemed confident during warm-up and when that beginning whistle blew, they were ready to play.
The Cubs got on the board first with a free kick that snuck in on the near post. But possession in the first half belonged to Webb City, who had a few missed opportunities to find the net. The defense was shutting down the quick Monett attack. Experience from last year told them what to look for.
To start the second half, Webb came out looking for goals and got the first one on a breakaway by sophomore Alex Christian who’s speed was greater than that of the Monett backfield and he found himself one on one with the keeper, putting Webb City on the board.
Monett scored again on a very nice cross to find their man at the back post to regain the lead. Minutes later, Senior Austin Doran answered back with his first goal of the season to tie it up once more with four minutes remaining.
Webb City went in to overtime with a plan of attack that would prove the perfect solution. A through ball was sent forward to freshman Matt Reynolds who placed the ball just past the reach of the keeper to get the golden goal and win the game. This was the first varsity goal for Reynolds and what a goal to have!
Get well PJ and Cody.
Coach S
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Congrats Matt on an excellent GOAL. Ditto to Doran and Christian!!!!
Good Game to all.
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