LADY FISHERMEN WIN DISTRICT OPENER
The Astoria girls soccer team hopes the hard lessons have paid off this first month of the season.
Facing three top-ten ranked teams among their six non-league encounters in September, Astoria does not enter District 1 play with the most impressive record, but the record that counts is now 1-0.
And that was the final score at Scappoose, courtesy of a second half penalty kick by Melissa Law, following a handball call in the Indians' penalty box. It could have been much worse for the Indians, who were dominated much of the way.
"I thought it would be four or five nil," said Astoria head coach Jim Flint. "We had 14 shots to their two in the game. It was a strong performance by us."
The Indians' goalkeeper also had a strong performance, keeping Astoria at bay, particularly early in the game when Astoria's junior forward Charlene Harber got four or five cracks at the goal in the first ten minutes.
Astoria was down two players, but got one back as midfielder Jordan Crownover returned from a two-week absence due to a knee and thigh injuries.
"She made a big difference when she was on the field," said Flint.
Fellow midfielder Brooke Schauermann was out of action due to a staph infection and forward Shelly Gregory remains sidelined. Flint hopes to have both players back in uniform for Tuesday's showdown against Seaside.
An alignment switch from a 4-3-3 back to a 4-4-2 system seemed to play to Astoria's strengths.
"We won possession in the midfield consistently," said Flint. "It was one of those games that you clearly dominate statistically and come away with just a 1-0 win. I'm hoping our three previous losses to top-ranked teams is going to benefit our team."
Astoria improved its overall record to 2-3-2 heading into Tuesday's game against Seaside, which is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. start.
Facing three top-ten ranked teams among their six non-league encounters in September, Astoria does not enter District 1 play with the most impressive record, but the record that counts is now 1-0.
And that was the final score at Scappoose, courtesy of a second half penalty kick by Melissa Law, following a handball call in the Indians' penalty box. It could have been much worse for the Indians, who were dominated much of the way.
"I thought it would be four or five nil," said Astoria head coach Jim Flint. "We had 14 shots to their two in the game. It was a strong performance by us."
The Indians' goalkeeper also had a strong performance, keeping Astoria at bay, particularly early in the game when Astoria's junior forward Charlene Harber got four or five cracks at the goal in the first ten minutes.
Astoria was down two players, but got one back as midfielder Jordan Crownover returned from a two-week absence due to a knee and thigh injuries.
"She made a big difference when she was on the field," said Flint.
Fellow midfielder Brooke Schauermann was out of action due to a staph infection and forward Shelly Gregory remains sidelined. Flint hopes to have both players back in uniform for Tuesday's showdown against Seaside.
An alignment switch from a 4-3-3 back to a 4-4-2 system seemed to play to Astoria's strengths.
"We won possession in the midfield consistently," said Flint. "It was one of those games that you clearly dominate statistically and come away with just a 1-0 win. I'm hoping our three previous losses to top-ranked teams is going to benefit our team."
Astoria improved its overall record to 2-3-2 heading into Tuesday's game against Seaside, which is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. start.
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