Bethesda Internationals

5 Jun. '03. In the last game of a challenging first season in D1 against the undefeated and talented, division-leading MSC United on a rare, dry, splendid, sunny late afternoon on a beautiful bermuda grass field at the SoccerPlex, Inter came out to play with enthusiasm and determination. Although Inter could not penetrate past mid-field in the first 10 minutes and was constantly defending against MSC's relentless assault/counter-attacks, it was finally able to counter-attack beyond mid-center right with a great cross by Skylar to Nat who pushed way up to the left striking a nice high ball from about 20+ yards out which went over the outstretched arms of MSC's great keeper, Eric, into the net. Inter, 1, MSC United, 0. But, within minutes afterwards, MSC United launched an attack to cut through Inter's defense and a nicely crossed ball from the goal line near the net was struck home strongly by Julio Jr. from near the PK mark. Inter, 1, MSC United, 1. Shortly afterwards, MSC United was again on the attack, and Julio Jr. weaved through Inter's defenders and fired in a bullet to the net beyond Rob's reach. MSC United, 2, Inter, 1. In the second half, Inter could not move the ball effectively, largely due to MSC's strong defense. Two more goals were scored by MSC with one lob to the goal mouth and headed in by Rocque. The last goal was scored with 3-4 minutes left on a break away by Peabo (due to defensive mis-kick) who juked out Rob to tap in the goal. End of match; MSC, 5, Inter, 1. Congratulations to the Green Machine for a great win!