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Fury U11 Middlesex Invitational Finalists
May 25-27, 2007

Sarnia Fury travelled to Strathroy at the weekend to play in the Middlesex Invitational tournament.
Sarnia got off to a slow start with a 2 - 0 loss against Oakridge.

Fury then played Sault Civics from Sault St. Marie. Sarnia this time got off to a great start with Declan Mayo scoring 2 goals early. Both times getting in behind the Civics defence to shoot Past the keeper. Civics managed to pull one back before half time. After an even second half Sarnia was once again caught on the break and Civics ran in for the equalizer. Final score 2 - 2.
 

In the Quarter Final Sarnia played Southend. Sarnia carried most of the play. Dylan Caron broke Through the Southend defence and slotted home the opener for Sarnia. Once again Sarnia was caught late in the game and Southend equalized. With a 1 - 1 final score the game went to penalty kicks. Both teams could feel the pressure as Sarnia missed their first 3 kicks, Josh Elsley for Sarnia was solid In goal to keep Sarnia in play. Craig Gunn scored for Sarnia and Declan Mayo scored the winner for Sarnia to win 1 - 1 (2 -1 win on penalties).

Semi Final saw Sarnia once again play Oakridge. Sarnia looked a different team from the previous day And battled hard. Konnor Harris took the lead for Sarnia shooting a low hard shot past the Oakridge goalie.

Once again Sarnia couldn't hold the lead and Oakridge equalized. Sarnia battled hard and once again the Game going to penalty kicks with a 1 - 1 tie. Anthony Fazzalari, Craig Gunn and Declan Mayo were Sarnia's Scorers and Josh Elsley again strong in goal. Sarnia win (3 - 2 on penalties).
 

Sarnia now faced Byron in the Final. Sarnia again battled hard and competed well. Halfway through the 1st half Byron took a commanding lead with 3 quick goals in a five minute spell to end the half 3 - 0. Carrying injuries And tiredness Sarnia fought to the end taking the game to Byron, but unable to beat the keeper.  3 - 0 final Byron win Tournament. Great display from Sarnia Fury. Sarnia's coaches are very proud of the teams hard work and efforts Over the weekend. The team battled very hard making it to their second final of the season. Keep up the good work.

Sarnia's next match is at Home 11am Sat. June 2nd V Guelph Royals at the Dante Club.