Announcement
7 Mar. '09. On the opening day of league play at Bishop McNamara HS, the Internationals uncharacteristically did not display their usual good game form after a 2-1/2 month layoff since Disney. SAC United came out strong from the starting gate and were determined, focused and played to win. In the 1st half, SAC’s tenacious defense held Inter to just 1 shot on goal and 2 corner kicks which were unsuccessful while committing 8 fouls (including 1 offsides). At the 19 min. mark, after a free kick by Patrick into the box, SAC cleared the ball away down field behind Matt and Jamie at mid-center as Nicholas and Mike had pushed up during the free kick. A streaking SAC player ran onto the ball and 1v1 on Seth for a easy shot into the net to put SAC up 1-0. At about the 36 min. mark, SAC launched a corner kick from Inter’s left corner which was perfectly positioned in the goal mouth as an unmarked SAC player leaped up to head strike in the 2nd goal. All total, SAC took 3 shots on goal and setup 1 corner kick while committing 11 fouls (incluing 1 hand ball and 1 high kick), and the half ended, 2-0, SAC United.
In the 2nd half, the wind picked up and SAC kicked off with the wind. Inter gained some momentum and controlled play for most of the half but were unableto finish a goal largely due to some solid GKeeping by Joe Sullivan . Inter held SAC to 3 shots on goal, including a hardblast from about 22 yds. center which Seth made a great finger-tip save. SAC committed 8 fouls and no goals finished. Inter had its chances but could not find the back of the net in several up close threats, including a shot by Chris which Joe caught, another shot by Chris was blocked by Joe and he also stopped a sure goal by Nate in the box. Along with Inter’s 3 shots on goal which were foiled, 2 corner kicks were also unsuccessful while committing 4 fouls (including 1 highkick), and the match ended, 2-0, SAC United Premier. Kudos to SAC United Premier.
