State Cup

The fam, minus Austin, headed to Morgan Hill on Saturday for another State Cup game. We spent the night in San Jose, arrived at the complex at 8 AM Sunday morning, and the game started at 9 AM. The girls started off a little sluggish, like perhaps they were still asleep, and within a couple minutes the other team scored. That woke our girls up and within a few minutes our team managed to score. Not to be outdone, Madera Red Star, managed to beat three of our four defenders leaving Alexxa with two marks, and again Madera scored. Finally, Eclipse decided that was enough and got down to business. We managed to score a total of 5 goals in the first half. For some reason the center ref didn't call half time at the normal 45 minutes, but instead called it at 49 minutes, and of course, our team fouled, Madera received a PK and made it before the first half ended. The score at half was 5 to 3. Second half was much less interesting and when the game was over the final score was 6 to 3, which advances us to the quarter finals of State Cup. This is pretty impressive for our team because this is the highest level the team has ever managed to go. We have at least one more game next Saturday in Morgan Hill, and depending how we do possibly Sunday as well. The girls were very happy with the way the game was played and hopefully we can keep good luck (and good play) going. Cross your fingers for us!

Pictures are of Alexxa with her whip pony tail coming down from a header and the team after the game posing after the victory (all smiles).