Real Colorado National G09 Edges 2-0 Win Over Michigan Hawks

Real Colorado National ECNL G09 and Michigan Hawks ECNL G09 delivered a high-level, evenly contested match this past weekend. Michigan Hawks created early chances and tested the goalkeeper twice, but Real Colorado's Arabella Van Dyke made several key saves in the first 15 minutes to keep the match scoreless. Both teams played with high tempo, committed numbers forward, and showed strong ideas in possession, resulting in a 0–0 halftime score.   Michigan Hawks controlled the early moments of the second half, but the breakthrough came when Hallie Sleesman created space and struck from distance to open the scoring. Minutes later, Sleesman capitalized on a rebound to make it 2–0. Michigan Hawks continued to push, creating late chances, but Real Colorado National's defense and goalkeeper held firm. Despite the scoreline, the match was competitive throughout and showcased excellent talent on both sides.    Arabella Van Dyke played as a goal keeper for Real Colorado National G09 during the first half of this match. Her performance stood out quickly as she made early saves to keep her team in the match. She showed confidence and good reaction time throughout her minutes on the pitch.   Van Dyke did well communicating to those around her and constantly scanning to organize players in the box. She showed to do well with low shots and displayed her diving ability. Her footwork was good and she has good hands.   Additionally, Arabella's distribution was good and her punts had good distance. Notably, she was involved and aware throughout the half. Overall, Arabella Van Dyke had a good performance in the match and had a positive impact.     Kyara O'Connor played as a midfielder for Real Colorado National G09. During the match, she showed consistency and her vision in her play. She is smart, calm under pressure, and has the ability to adjust quickly when needed.   In possession, she makes good decisions on the ball and her passing was accurate. O'Connor displayed that she can break lines when the opportunity is available. She supports teammates at angles and moves into open spaces well.   Defensively, Kyara tracks marks and supports the backline. She is strong into tackles and aware of those around her showing she scans the field often. Overall, Kyara O'Connor had a good performance and did well to showcase her strengths throughout the match.     Hallie Sleesman plays as a forward for Real Colorado National G09. During this match, she had an instant impact in the first half and scored both goals in the second half. Her first goal happened from creating a window of space from defenders just outside the box and having a strong strike.   In possession, she showed quickly to be a strong, tall, and fast attacking player. Sleesman did well to create chances and was brave in taking players on. She makes good runs off the ball and has good movement.   Additionally, Hallie made a positive impact in her defensive responsibilities. She showed that she doesn't shy away from defending and will work back to help. Sleesman did well to cut passes out and showed to put everything she has into tackles. Overall, Hallie Sleesman had a positive impact with scoring two goals but also brought a different style of play to the attacking game for Real Colorado National G09.     Liliana Jotte played as a forward for Real Colorado National G09. She is a strong, tall, and quick with the ball at her feet. Jotte quickly showcased her creative style of play and confidence taking players on.   In possession, she did well to create chances for herself and others. Her crosses were good and she displayed good decision making. Notably, Jotte did show her clever footwork and technique in her services, which was great.   Additionally, Liliana checks her shoulder often and is aware of the open spaces as she is receiving the ball. Defensively, she is strong into tackles and doesn't shy away from challenges. Ultimately, Liliana Jotte is a smart and creative attacking player for Real Colorado National G09 that showed to be a constant threat to their opponents.     Ella Alexander played as a defender and as a forward during this match for Michigan Hawks G09. She showcased that she can make a positive impact on both sides of the pitch in these positions. She is strong, reads the game well, and has good positioning.   Defensively, she showed consistency and made critical stops in the match. Alexander made smart decisions and tracks players well. Additionally, she doesn't give her opponents very much time on the ball and is strong into challenges.   In possession, she made brave decisions and showed at good angles. Her passing was accurate and her actions had a purpose. Overall, Ella Alexander is a strong player for Michigan Hawks G09 and had a good performance in this match.     Jillaine Bischoff played as a forward during this match for Michigan Hawks G09. She quickly showed to be a threat in the attacking half. Her consistent pressure and brave decision making on the ball stood out as the match went on. In possession, Bischoff displayed her dribbling often and took players on well.   She created multiple chances in the first half and did well taking shots when the opportunities were available. Additionally, her pace was shown and she made a positive impact when she was on the pitch. Overall, Jillaine Bischoff is a hard working attacking player. Although Michigan Hawks G09 didn't score in this match, Bischoff did well to challenge the keeper often with most chances being on frame and well placed.

Real Colorado National ECNL G09 and Michigan Hawks ECNL G09 delivered a high-level, evenly contested match this past weekend. Michigan Hawks created early chances and tested the goalkeeper twice, but Real Colorado's Arabella Van Dyke made several key saves in the first 15 minutes to keep the match scoreless. Both teams played with high tempo, committed numbers forward, and showed strong ideas in possession, resulting in a 0–0 halftime score.