ECNL Phoenix: MVLA G08 Take Down Legends FC G08 With Free Kick

This match started with both teams finding their feet to settle into the game. After MVLA won the ball and started to building their play from their keeper. They showed they have a clear understanding across the team of their style of play. MVLA did very well with movement off the ball, timed runs, switching the play and good decision making as a group. Legends FC showed that they can connect passes and be a threat in the attacking half. They showed to be a hard working group that can hold their shape and cut passes. MVLA were a constant threat and did well to pick moments when to go forward. They showcased their confidence and ability to keep possession. Additionally, MVLA showed to be the better team on the day and outplayed Legends FC. This match finished 1-0 MVLA with a fantastic freekick taken by Penelope Correa Mason.    Penelope Correa Mason plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08. She is smart, strong and looks to break lines. Her decision making is very good and she often checks her shoulder throughout a match. Correa Mason is clever in her moments on and off the ball. She showcased that she can take players on, has good foot skills, and is brave under pressure. She scored the only goal of the match from a free kick that was well taken. Defensively, she cut passes well and was strong into challenges. Penelope Correa Mason is a clever midfielder who can read the game well, looks to play three steps ahead, and makes a difference on the pitch.     Ava Martinez plays as a midfielder for MVLA G08. She makes good decisions on the ball, her passing is good and she checks her shoulder often. Martinez looks to connect with her teammates and has good movement into gaps to get on the ball. She shows at good angles to get on the ball and does very well under pressure. Defensively, she tracks her marks well and has good communication to keep things organized. Ava Martinez is a hardworking midfielder that looks to pass and move into new spaces to get her team forward.     Lewa White played as a midfielder for MVLA G08. She is a strong, clever midfielder who showcased early in this match that she would be making a difference on both sides of the pitch. Defensively, she handles her responsibilities well and is strong into tackles. White doesn't shy away from winning the ball back and looks to help her team keep it straight away. She looks to break lines and makes good decisions. White can play the short passes and can switch the play. Lewa White is a strong midfielder who can read the game well and is an important piece to their success.     Litsy Alcocer played most of this match as a midfielder for Legends FC G08. She has good passing and movement off the ball. She did well to stay within the team shape and cut passes well. Alcocer is a hard worker and has a strong right foot. She is brave in her opportunities and supports her teammates well. Alcocer showed later in the match that she can play as a striker. She did well with the minutes she had in the role. Litsy Alcocer was a consistent player in this match for Legends FC G08 and her hard work with and without the ball doesn't go unnoticed.

This match started with both teams finding their feet to settle into the game. After MVLA won the ball and started to building their play from their keeper. They showed they have a clear understanding across the team of their style of play. MVLA did very well with movement off the ball, timed runs, switching the play and good decision making as a group. Legends FC showed that they can connect passes and be a threat in the attacking half. They showed to be a hard working group that can hold their shape and cut passes. MVLA were a constant threat and did well to pick moments when to go forward. They showcased their confidence and ability to keep possession. Additionally, MVLA showed to be the better team on the day and outplayed Legends FC. This match finished 1-0 MVLA with a fantastic freekick taken by Penelope Correa Mason.