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MSC United was Red hot in the 100+ degree weather this weekend. Fortunately, there were only 4 teams in the tourney which meant only 4 games for the weekend. Playing without injured Josh and Ralph, United stepped up and beat all 3 other teams in pool play to take us to the final against the host Falcons who we beat first. We scored first in the first game very early on with the most spectacular play of the tournament. A nice move down the left side by our forward led to a perfect laser cross into the middle. Our right forward laid his body out feet to the goal in heavy traffic just inside the 18 for a perfectly timed hammer strike that wrong-footed the keeper who could only watch. What a way to start the season! After a 1-1 half, we put them away 2-1 to take our first game of the season over the Falcons. Our 2nd game vs. Memphis FC was more of a fight than expected, but the heat was a major factor as 2 of their players left to heat related injuries and we weren't so perky ourselves. We also missed two WIDE open chances that led to a little fun as the forward did a few punitive push-ups. 2-1 was sufficient in that one. Sunday at 11:00 brought us Classic United and we kind of coasted to a 3-0 win, although our keeper stopped a few good chances by their big center-mid. The finals at 3:00 was the hottest game yet! The Falcons played well and scored early to put the pressure on us. Halftime left us down 1-0, and though we attempted a comback, they were too much for us this time. Final 3-1. Coach got a good look at his new team and some things to work on. Plenty of very good chemistry has us on the right track after this pre-season tourney! Special tourney play noted for one forward who scored a goal in every game, and outstanding keeper play. Keep up the great work, guys!