Thursday, September 18, 2008

YMS 1, Avery MS 1

The Cougars hosted Avery in a hard fought match in Burnsville. The Cougars had more chances but neither team could engineer a goal during the first half.

The second half saw Yancey crank up the pressure and in two instances had balls cross the Avery goal line that were not counted as goals.

Avery scored off a rebounded shot with about three minutes left. The Cougars threw everything forward and were rewarded with a penalty kick for a deliberate handball in the Avery box.

Eduardo stepped up and buried the penalty shot.

The teams played two tough, five minute extra periods , but neither were able to manufacture a goal.

Yancey was missing starting defender Tyler Byrd and substitue Antonio. Luke says having those two players would have made a huge difference.

Luke had an excellent chance late in the second half but his shot carried over the bar.

Yancey's record stands at 3-2-2 with games next week at Harris and Avery at home.

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