Bethesda Internationals

24 Apr. '04. On a sunny and warm early morning, Inter faced the FESC Rangers in Round 2 of the MD State Cup Play at the Hagerstown Soccer Complex in Cearfoss, MD. Inter controlled the tempo of the match from the beginning, sending many balls up field and behind the defenders, enabling the forwards to make good runs and take numerous shots on goal. At about the 19th minute of the 1st half, Skylar passed a nice ball in between the defenders to Nick who received and then kicked the ball to the right of the keeper into the back of the net. With less than 30 seconds left in the 1st half, a penalty on the Rangers was called in the box and Patrick took a strong, low kick but unfortunately straight at the keeper who collected the ball for a nice save - end of 1st half, 1-0, Inter. In the 2nd half, Inter continued its control of the match, pushing the ball up field and behind the defenders. At about the 11th minute, Ben sent a great ball up field at about the 25 yards and center, where Nick collected the ball and fired in the 2nd goal to the left of the keeper. Several minutes later, Ben sent another great ball up field, about 20+ yards out and center, where Carsten collected the ball and fired in the 3rd goal to the left of the keeper. Inter's defenders played solid throughout the match and were able to stave off several good runs by the Rangers. End of match, 3-0, Inter. Credit the Rangers for a gallant effort, especially in not having their starting GK after suffering a leg fracture in the regular NCSL game against Inter on 17th Apr. Inter will face the Seneca Hawks in Round 3, Sun., 25th Apr., at Olney #3. The Hawks prevailed over the White Marsh SC Flames in their Round 2 match.