Varsity Soccer Report v Steiner School on Thursday November 1st

The final score of 4-4 in this game reflected an exciting but frustrating game which had the DDS parent supporters wondering just what we had to do in order to get the ball in to the back of the net. Sure we scored 4, but it should have been many more as chance after chance went perilously close. To be fair to Steiner, they had some very good players, one in particular who continuously threatened our defense with his skill and prolific shooting. The fact that he scored all four goals was a tribute to his talent! Having said this, for most of the game our defenders handled him well and were superb in covering each other at times. Every time they scored, we equalised but were unable to get our noses in front. Hudson worked diligently and effectively in midfield and Griffin was continuously looking to set up the forwards for shooting chances. In fact, it was Griffin who equalised their first goal with a firm shot into the corner. In the meantime, we were unable to capitalize on a number of shooting opportunities and the score remained 1-1. Again their no. 9 broke the deadlock but DDS hit straight back with a fine shot from Kayleigh in to the corner of the net. It was Kayleigh again in the second half who scored our third goal. Jackson had alot to do with this goal, skillfully driving the ball back from the goal line into Kayleigh's path. Adrienne too was playing well on the wing. Finally with ten minutes to go, and 4-3 down, Sebastian netted from close range to seal the tie. With still time left, DDS went for the win, but were unable to get that much needed goal. Tomorrow (Friday), we play Trinity Pawling at home..3:30 p.m. start.