Varsity Soccer v Mizzentop on Friday October 19th

Although the game finished in a rainstorm, the weather for the most part was very amenable. Mizzentop started the game in lively fashion and were rewarded with an unstoppable shot by their best player, no. 11, who sent the ball rocketing in to our net. DDS responded immediately with a superbly taken goal by Hudson, starting the game in the unfamiliar role of center forward.The goal resulted after good work from Cooper who played his best game of the season so far. In fact it was pressure from Cooper that led to our second goal, an unfortunate header by a Mizzentop defender into his own net. Sebastian and Jackson, coming into the attack, both scored excellent goals to give us a 4-1 lead at the half. Jackson's goal in particular will be remembered for it's ferocity, being belted with his right foot, one touch, in to the roof of the Mizzentop net. In defense, a change meant Roan moving in to midfield and Griffin playing the role of sweeper. Griffin did this so well that it brought back memories of the great Franz Beckenbauer confidently controlling the game from the back of defense. In the second half, we started to lose concentration and Mizzentop scored two quick goals to bring the score to 4-3 in our favor. Fortunately, the ship was steadied and another goal by Sebastian was steered confidently in to the net. Caleb, still searching for his first goal of the season, also came close but was denied by alert defending. Golf and Alexa also stood out at the back for their solid and determined defending. Overall, another terrific performance!! Next week's game is on Thursday away at Poughkeepsie Day School. Parents, keep that superb support going!