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U-12 THUNDER

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THUNDER - MHD VS. Salem - L 5-3..  Nov 5th

In their first game of the season team Thunder matched up nicely with Salem.  It was a even match in the 1st half with both teams showing an ability to attack and defend. Eliza Q. did a great job in goal in the first half. The half closed at 1-1

In the second half Marblehead's defense was caught out of position and paid the price.  With 10 minutes left Marblehead found it's self down 5 -1, however team thunder showed their never give up attitude.  Thunder was robbed by so questionable calls and a goal was called off by the ref... not to be deterred, team Thunder would bring the score to 3-5 with 3 minutes left.  Thunder continued it's pressure and in the last second a foul by Salem in the box was ignored and no penalty kick was allowed. Salem went undefeated last year and have played as a team for over a year.  This is a good indication of good things to come for team Thunder. Jessica P, Lily E. and Hannah C. were in goal in the 2nd half and did a great job.

This years team members are Katie A., Hannah C., Casey C., Sarah C., Lily E. Grace H., Hana L., Kelly M., Sammy M., Jessica P., Sarah P., Eliza Q. and Abigail S.

 

 

THUNDER - vs. Beverly... L 6-1  12-Nov-2008

The Thunder lost their 2nd game of the season, 6 to 1, against a strong Beverly squad.  With brave goaltending from Sammy M., Marblehead held Beverly to just one goal through much of the first half, thanks to strong defense from the likes of Kelly M. and Hana L.  The Thunder's Katie A. tied the game at 1, punching in a rebound following a string of good passes started by Grace H. out of the defensive end up to Sara P. on the wing, who outhustled her defender to get the ball in front of the goal.  Beverly's steady pressure led to two more goals late in the half, though the Thunder controlled the ball well at times, including fine efforts from Lily E. and Jessie P.  After outstanding first half play in the field, the Thunder's Eliza Q. took over goalkeeping in the second half and turned many shots away with both her hands and feet.  Beverly kept up pressure in the second half, netting 3 more goals, but not before being slowed by aggressive defense from Abi S. and Sarah C.  The Thunder's quickness and ball skills, such as from Hannah C. and Casey C., led to several second half goal-scoring chances, but none were able to get through.  The Thunder hope to rebound from this loss in their game next week against the Aztec White club team. 

 

 

THUNDER - vs. Aztec White... W  6-2 - 11/19/08

The Thunder gained their first win of the season with a 6-2 triumph against a competitive Aztec White team.   The Thunder scored first, when Hannah C alertly picked up a loose ball near the Aztec goal and found the net with a well-placed kick.  After the Aztecs evened the score, the Thunder regained the lead when Sarah P scored from a crowd of players near the front of the goal.  Abi S put the Thunder ahead 3-1, after taking an impressive long-range pass from Grace H.   The Aztecs kept it  close with a shot that just barely eluded Thunder goalie Hana L, whose strong goaltending during the first half helped the Thunder to maintain their lead.   The second half was all Thunder, starting with Katie A's perfectly placed free kick directly over the goalie's head and into the net.  Eliza Q scored after taking a fine pass from Hannah C, and Casey C completed the Thunder assault with a goal assisted by Kelly M and Jessie P.  Second-half goalie Abi S skillfully turned away each shot she faced.  Sarah C, Lily E and Sammy M turned in outstanding performances on both offense and defense throughout the game. With each of their goals scored by a different player, the Thunder demonstrated a well-balanced team effort that they hope to continue throughout the season.  

 

Thunder vs. Lynnfield, L 2-6 11/26/08

 

The Thunder lost, 6 to 2, to a balanced & deep Lynnfield team on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday break.  Inspired by several family holiday guests, the Thunder staged a second half surge thanks to terrific goalkeeping from Abi S. and several well-earned scoring chances while holding their opponent scoreless over the last 20 minutes of play.  A convincing goal by Eliza Q. on a through ball from Jessie Pearce pulled the Thunder close midway through the second half, but they were not able to capitalize on other chances.  Despite athletic goalkeeping from Lily E. and solid defense from Sammy M. and Casey C. in the first half, the Lynnfield squad was able to build a sizeable lead at halftime.  The Thunder netted their first goal of the game on a strong 50/50 tackle and right-footed blast from Abi S..  Several times the Thunder advanced the ball well without a goal to show for it, including one fine sequence where the right defender Katie A. cleared a ball nicely across the field to her left defender Hannah C., who dribbled and fed a pass up to her left wing Heather P., who quickly fired a left-footed shot, the rebound of which was alertly shot back by Sarah C. before being saved by Lynnfield's goalie.  Likewise, the Thunder's defense showed flashes of skill, speed, and anticipation, particularly Sarah P.and Eliza Q., but in the end they fell short to a good Lynnfield team.  The Thunder take on rival Swampscott on December 3rd.   


 

Thunder came up short against a strong Swampscott team
by a score of 7-3.  12/3/08


The Marblehead Thunder came up short against a strong Swampscott team
by a score of 7-3.   After spotting Swampscott three early unanswered
goals, the Thunder roared back with a perfectly placed goal by Lily
E., playing a rebound off the boards.   Both teams continued to
play aggressively throughout the first half, with Jessie P.
turning in a fine performance in goal, and Sammy M., Casey
C. and Kelly M. showing great defensive skills.   The
Thunder's offense produced several good scoring chances, notably due
to strong efforts around the goal by Hannah C. and Casey C.,
but the first half ended with another Swampscott goal and the Thunder
behind by 4-1.    The Thunder seemed poised for a comeback early in
the second half, at one stretch controlling the play with a furious
series of assaults on the opposing goal, with Lily E., Abi S.,
Sarah C., Grace H. and Sarah P. among those contributing
to the sustained offensive charge.  But the Thunder teammates were
frustrated by several near-misses.  After Swampscott produced another
score, Katie A. took a perfect pass from Jessie P. and scored
the Thunder's third goal, and again the momentum seemed to shift in
the Thunder's direction, with the Marblehead team keeping the
pressure on the Swamspcott defense.  After Swampscott answered with a
score of their own, the Thunder's Heather P. capped a
hard-fought offensive drive by scoring late in the half, with an
assist from Hana L..   Swampscott added one last goal shortly
before the final buzzer.  The commanding presence of Eliza Q. in
goal for the Thunder kept the second-half scoring close, with a
series of excellent saves combined with skillful maneuvering of the
ball outside of the Thunder's goal area.

 

Thunder dominates over the Hamilton-Wenham Lions

 

Team Thunder came away with an impressive win over the Hamilton-Wenham Lions in an early afternoon game.  They gained a very quick lead on goals belted by Eliza Q. and Hannah C.  Great passing and footwork baffled the Lions and Lilly E. was able to settle a pass from Heather Purchase and boot it in goal keeping the Thunder ahead. With outstanding goal tending by Grace H. and strong defensive plays by Kelly M. and Sammy M. the Lions came up short in the first half.  Katie A. was able to hold the Lions from scoring in the second half with her terrific saves in goal.  Sarah P., Abby S., and Hannah C. were able to keep the Lions back with their strong defensive footwork.  The offense continued to dominate with skillful passes by Hana L., Lilly E. and Kelly M..  With great teamwork and effort by everyone Thunder was able to come away with a 5-3 victory.

 

THUNDER  vs.  Aztec Red... Wed... Dec 17th...  L

 

Wednesday night's battle with Aztec Red proved to be a real tester. From the outset, the Aztec team put heavy pressure on Marblehead goalie Grace H., who made several nice saves. Aztec rang up several early goals before Marblehead steadied itself and forwards Sarah C., Abbie S. and Katie A. put some good pressure on the Aztec defense.

Eliza Q. took over in goal for Marblehead during the 1st half and played brilliantly under very heavy Aztec pressure. The second half resulted in no additional scoring for either side with Casey C. playing a strong role in goal.

Sarah P., Hannah C. and Lilly E. all gave big efforts, however, the Aztecs proved to be as good as advertised.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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