Tennessee SC G09 Win 2–0 Despite Strong Effort From Eagles SC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both sides settled into the match early, showing that they want to keep possession and build together in their style of play. Eagles SC created the first major opportunity within five minutes, hitting the post, and continued to threaten throughout the opening half. Tennessee SC had spells of control, including a free kick from the edge of the box that sailed over the crossbar. As the half progressed, Eagles generated the better chances, but Tennessee goalkeeper Graciela Dent was outstanding. She made multiple key saves to keep the match scoreless at halftime. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eagles SC began the second half with confidence, but Tennessee struck first in the 52nd minute. They capitalized on a rebound after a saved effort. The goal shifted momentum, and Tennessee doubled their lead in the 63rd minute with a header from a corner. Both teams continued to push forward, but the match finished 2–0, with Eagles unfortunate not to find the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Graciela Dent","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"100","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6967ceb3a5ff0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graciela Dent played as a goal keeper for Tennessee SC G09. Although she only played the first half of the match, she had a great performance that stood out. Dent made big saves throughout the half that kept her team in the match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the first half, she was able to showcase her communicate, reaction, and read on the game. She looks to organize quickly and is constantly engaged when she is on the pitch. Dent did well to support the back line in possession and displayed confidence with the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Graciela will come off her line to make a save. Overall, Dent had a great performance during this match not only showing her abilities but keeping her team in the match from the saves she made. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6967ceb3a60a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sydnie DuCharme played as a midfielder for Tennessee SC G09 during this match. She showed consistency and awareness while she was on the pitch. DuCharme played a more defensive role but showed to have a positive impact when she was on the pitch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She displayed good positioning when supporting the back line and was often an outlet. DuCharme had good timing in her movements and she checks her shoulder often. Defensively, Sydnie did well to track marks and cuts passes where it was needed. Ultimately, Sydnie DuCharme had a good performance in this match with her consistent style and support to the back line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Olivia Akatue","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6967dd82b7e27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olivia Akatue played as a forward for Tennessee SC G09. During this match, she had key moments in creating the opportunities for both goals that were scored. Her pace, decision making, and ideas were on display against Eagles SC G09. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Akatue made good decisions when she had the ball at her feet and showed her ability to take players on. She did well to bypass opponents through wall passes and looked to create chances often for herself and others. Off the ball, Olivia showed to be a hard working individual. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notably, she showed that she will work back and defend when needed while posing a threat in the attacking half. Overall, Olivia Akatue is a brave and quick forward that made a difference for her team when she was on the pitch. Her decision making made the difference in her team creating the chances that lead to the goals in the match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Annabell Stricker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Tennessee SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6967dd82b7f0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Annabell Stricker played as a defender for Tennessee SC G09 during this match. She showed to be a strong, consistent, and confident player. Stricker made a difference from her role as a center back throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, she did well to connect passes and support at good angles to those around her. Annabell did well to move with the line as they moved up the pitch and helped keep the back line oraginzed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she showed her strength and awareness. Stricker puts everything she has into challenges and will put her body on the line to prevent a tackle. She tracks marks well and showed her pace makes a difference in her ability to recover for those around her. Overall, Annabell Stricker is a strong defender for Tennessee SC G09 that helped prevent a number of chances that Eagles SC created. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Hazel Burgess","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Eagles SC ECNL","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6967dd82b7fe6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hazel Burgess played as a defender and as a forward during this match for Eagles SC G09. Although she played on both sides of the pitch, her performance as a defender stood out from the early moments of the match. Burgess showed consistency and strength in her role as a defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In possession, Burgess did well to connect passes and show at good angles. Although in a defensive role, she showed her attacking mindset by joining the attack when she had the opportunities. She did well to combine with those around her and had good timing in her movements and runs. When Hazel has the ball at her feet, she showed to take the space ahead when she had it and looked to create chances in the attacking third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Burgess did well to get ahead of her opponents when challenging for the ball. She was strong into tackles and looked to connect a pass after winning the ball back for her team. Ultimately, Hazel Burgess showed to be a key player for Eagles SC G09. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->