ECNL G09: So Cal Blues Battle FC Bay Area Surf in Phoenix

This match started quick with FC Bay Area Surf G09 getting an early opportunity in the match. So Cal Blues G09 were able to start from their keeper and play out from the box. So Cal didn't panic under high press and were able to get out of their own half. There were moments So Cal had opportunities to go forward and could be a threat in the attacking third. But often were just missing the final pass this match. FC Bay Area Surf showed that when they had won the ball back that they were comfortable keeping possession. They looked to break lines and did well picking their moments of when to go forward. FC Bay Area Surf showed to be a threat in the attacking half in more than one way.   Although So Cal Blues may have had the more difficult day, they continued trying to go forward. FC Bay Area Blues had to work for the goals they did get which were well earned. This match finished 2-0 to FC Bay Area Surf, which was a good result that showed how the teams played.    Elena Vera played as a center back and a midfielder during this match. She is a brave, confident player who showcased to be a top player. Vera has a great touch and good decision making. Her movement off the ball is brilliant and she is tuned into every minute of the match. She is calm but confident on the ball. Vera will keep the ball moving quickly to move opponents around but also can take space when the opportunity arises. She looks to break lines and her passing is good. Off the call, you can see Vera is communicating throughout the match organizing and reading the game. Overall, Elena Vera is a great player for FC Bay Area Surf and makes an impact on the pitch.     Marley Walker played as a center back in this match for SO Cal Blues ECNL G09. She is a strong and consistent player. Walker made good decisions on and off the ball. Her passing was good and she showed for her teammates often at good angles. Walker's positioning was good and she stayed connected with the back line. Defensively, she didn't allow her opponents much time on the ball and tracked her marks well. Her communication was good and she showed quick bursts of pace throughout the match. Overall, Marley Walker was a consistent and important piece for So Cal Blues during this match.     Avery Halada played as a left back fro FC Bay Area Surf during this match. Halada is a brave and clever defender that showed to be an attacking minded player. She had good positioning and was a consistent threat when she took the space ahead of her. Her ability to see the unpredictable pass was great. She showed more often than not to be successful in her attacks. She showed great vision in this match and looked to make a difference every action she was involved in. Overall, Avery Halada handled her defensive responsibilities well and made an impact to the attacking game by being a consistent threat in the opponent's half.     Emi Lo played a midfielder during this match for FC Bay Area Surf. She showed to be a quick and clever player throughout the middle of the field. Lo didn't shy away from taking chances in the attacking third and showed a high work rate. Her ability to know before getting the ball what she wanted to do was great and she looked to combine with her attacking players often. Lo showcased her ability to beat players with her footwork and create opportunities for her teammates in the attacking half. Overall, Emi Lo is a brave and confident player who looks to make a difference to the attacking game for FC Bay Area Surf. She is consistently moving throughout a match making it difficult for her opponents to know where she is and how she will attack next.

This match started quick with FC Bay Area Surf G09 getting an early opportunity in the match. So Cal Blues G09 were able to start from their keeper and play out from the box. So Cal didn't panic under high press and were able to get out of their own half. There were moments So Cal had opportunities to go forward and could be a threat in the attacking third. But often were just missing the final pass this match. FC Bay Area Surf showed that when they had won the ball back that they were comfortable keeping possession. They looked to break lines and did well picking their moments of when to go forward. FC Bay Area Surf showed to be a threat in the attacking half in more than one way.