Boys soccer: PN-G over LC-M

[Islander]

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    The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears boys soccer team suffered a disappointing 2-0 road defeat against the Port Neches-Groves Indians on Friday.  The loss moved the Bears district record to 1-1.

    The game, played on a cold and windy night, was a highly competitive defensive struggle for most of the game.  Each team's defense successfully withstood numerous offensive attacks.  Little Cypress, playing with the wind in the first half, nearly scored in the opening minutes when Junior Garhett Bonneaux's shot struck and bounced off the right post. 

    With four minutes remaining in the first half, the Indians scored the game's first score.  Peter Zimmerman placed a beautiful free-kick from the 50-yard line to J.C. Figueroa.  Figueroa then headed the ball for a goal from 10 yards out. The first half ended with PN-G leading 1-0. 

    Indians Coach Don Sandell commented on the effect of the goal for his team.  "We scored that goal going against the wind.  It was a big momentum swing for our team", noted Sandell.

    Playing with the wind in the second half, the Indians began to attack the Bears' defense more consistently.  Both team's defenses were effective in preventing any scores during the second half until the game's last four minutes.  The Indians gained a 2-0 lead on a corner kick to Peter Zimmerman, who kicked the ball to his left for a goal.  The Bears were unable to score on the night as Indians goalie Micah Murdock earned a shut out for his efforts.

    Bears Coach Jeremy Watzlavik was frustrated by the game's outcome, but not with the effort of his players.  "I am proud of the team's effort", said Coach Watzlavik.  "The team played well, but PN-G was better tonight.  The Indians gave us the toughest game that we have had all year."  Individually, Coach Watzlavik noted that Tommy Jones, Mitchell Heil, and Bonneaux played well for the Bears and Scott Karasik had some good runs during the night. 

    Indians Coach Don Sandell directed complimentary comments towards the Bears' team.  "Coach Watz has done a great job with the Bears", said Coach Sandell.  "They are a very tough team.  The Bears are big and fast.  We are fortunate that we have a great defense." Sandell indicated that the 2-0 victory was his team's eigth shut out of the season. 

          On Tuesday night, the Bears host the Bridge City Cardinals at Battlin' Bear Stadium.  The varsity game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. 

[kindafunny]

great write up Islander made me feel like iIwas at the game with ya.. Play one close to Houston so we can see G-mans moves..lol ;)