9/14/08: Eagles Blue 10, Alexandria 2

Eagles Blue improved to 2-0 with a 10-2 victory over Alexandria at Potomac Yards Field under sunny, warm conditions.

The Eagles started the game with three goals in ten minutes. The first was by Vittiorio off some nifty passing by several members of the team, lastly Neil and Marco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57CqLEv6F18

Next, Vittorio dribbled through two defenders before laying the ball off to Mateo who struck from the top of the penalty box.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbDKNZd_QdU

David struck next, fighting through both a defender and the goalie, after another assist from Vittorio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmE0MHRRbJQ

After an Alexandria goal made it 3-1, the Eagles scored again at the 20-minute mark, as Mateo gathered a loose ball at the top of the box and put it in with the left foot.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buoHnD30c8o

David scored five minutes later after a long left side run through several defenders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtbWzXnuvKw

Vittorio made it 6-1 in the last minute of the half, blowing by a couple defenders after a pass from Mateo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAvjiK24hp8

Ethan once again showed great goalie skills, allowing just one goal in his half of work.

Alexandria scored 17 minutes into the second half to make it 6-2, but could get no closer. At the 49-minute mark, Mateo crossed to Ethan outside the top of the box and he drove straight in for the score to make it 7-2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxbZPvEzYsk

Three minutes later, Neil took a pass from Marty, juked a defender and put it past the goalie with the left foot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4wkQkEgC0s

At the 57-minute mark, Neil passed to Marco who put it between the keeper’s legs to increase the lead to 9-2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPxlG29GnlE

Mateo capped off the scoring on a long shot after a pass from James.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH7n0_RS5Yw

Nicholas showed great keeper skills in holding Alexandria to one goal in the second half.

Once again, Arlington Eagle Blues hustled and played well as a team, showing excellent passing skills. Great job, Eagles Blue!

Site: Potomac Yards
Time: 9:00 AM
Final: Arlington Eagles Blue 10, Alexandria 2

Scoring Summary 
Time Arlington Alexandria
Vittorio  
Mateo  
9’ David  
    Goal
20’ Mateo  
25’ David  
29’ Vittorio  
47’   Goal
49’ Ethan  
52’ Neil  
57’ Marco  
59’ Mateo  

Match Statistics

  Arlington Alexandria
Shots(on goal)  32(24)  5(5)
Fouls  1  2
Corner Kicks  7  0
Offsides  3  1
Yellow Cards  0  1
Red Cards  0  0
Saves  3  9

 


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