It's a cold night as Racer X takes the field at Sea Tac #1. Entellium Ants FC is new to Div 2 and they are looking sharp sporting their new green unies.
The game starts off with Racer X grabbing control of possession. The ball is in the Ants end of pitch for the first 15 minutes but the Racers can't capitalize on any of there chances. The Ants on the other hand find the net on there first set piece, a corner kick taken by their vertically challenged mid fielder. The kick arc's perfectly over the near post defender and into the net.
Racer X is not discouraged until 5 minutes later when the Ant's striker who looks like a full back is released up the middle on a fast break. He shrugs off the Racer X defender and puts in the goal. It's looking like the season will not start off with 2 wins. But then with 30 minutes in Racer X get a break off some sloppy defending. If they had read the scouting reports they would have know not to give up any free kicks in the 22 yard range. Carlos sends his trade mark bender into the top left corner, well outside the reach of the 6ft4 abercrombie keeper.
Momentum is back with the Racers. Zach wins a penalty for the team when he gets tripped in the box. Carlos steps up and hits a low roller that beats an unmoving keeper on the right. With 5 minutes left Randy finds the ball at the 18 and takes the shot which is blocked by a diving defender who seems to think he's working in the secret service. Shouts for hand ball go unheard. But amazingly the same defender tries it again just a minute later and this time the ref awards the penalty. Carlos finishes off the hat trick with a left corner strike.
The 2nd half is completely dominated by Racer X. Goal 4 was scored by Zach off a set piece. Greg played a long ball over the top that Zach was able to volley in. Goal 5 was also set up by Greg, a header he put on target which the keeper spilled. Team Captain Adam top shelved the rebound. Goal 6 was scored by Chris on a fast break.
All in All it was a solid game by Racer X. Men of the Match honors goes to Carlos and Greg.
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