The CPSC U12 Cobras traveled to Barboursville, West Virginia to compete in the US Youth Soccer Region I Championship July 1 - 5. Sunday July 3 the third game of the three game group round was played at the YMCA complex on Ohio Road on the Ohio River.
The Cobras' third opponent were the Continental FC Dortmund 03/04 from eastern Pennsylvania ... the 9th ranked U12 team in the nation!
One last post game picture of the 2015-2016 Clifton Park Soccer Club U12 Cobras
FC Dortmund came out firing and had multiple scoring opportunities early, but were stopped by the Cobras' keeper. About 10 minutes into the game, the Cobras committed a penalty in the box resulting in a penalty kick that was hard and fast up the middle and STOPPED by the Cobras' keeper. At that point, the Cobras found their confidence and kept the game close with a 0-0 score at half time. Approximately 10 minutes into the second half, the Cobras found themselves with a break away and beat the Dortmund's keeper to take a 1-0 lead on their first goal in the tournament. The Cobras were able to keep Dortmund from finding the back of the net. The final score was 1-0 CPSC Cobras for their first win of the tournament! Great job by all on both sides. A very competitive and entertaining game.
For the tournament, I was shooting the Canon 7D Mark II and the Canon EF 100-400MM F/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens for most of the on field action shots. Off the field, I was shooting the Canon EF 24-70MM F/2.8L USM Mark II, which I rented from LensRentals.com for this trip. What an amazing lens ... this is one that I may have to add to my camera bag soon.
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An early Eastern PA shot stopped by the CPSC keeper. 0-0
The CPSC keeper challenges the shooter preventing a goal on a break away. 0-0
The CPSC defense playing tight and physical
The play leading to a CPSC penalty in the box and subsequent penalty kick
The CPSC keeper stopping the penalty kick. Still 0-0.
Eastern PA jumping to head a corner kick. Amazing!
Challenging for the ball. Both teams were giving it their all.
Another save. A sigh of relief. 0-0.
Nerves. Tied game late in the first half.
Another shot. Another save. Still 0-0.
Half time. 0-0.
Hustle working for a score.
Offense working for a score. The following trip down the field would see the Cobras beat the Eastern PA defense and the keeper (who would come out) for the go ahead score. Note: I missed it; too busy cheering to take photos.
Concentration to preserve the 1-0 lead.
A late Eastern PA scoring attempt stopped again. 1-0
Victory run. Final 1-0. 1-2 tournament record. A great experience overall.
2015-2016 CPSC U12 Cobras and family. The final team photo. What a season!