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Ties Norwest Shock
(London) in Regular League Action
Sarnia
Spirit U13 was ready for the rematch against Norwest Shock
on June 19, 2008 held in London. Sarnia’s keeper, Jessie
Kozachuck, had a brilliant game with an exceptional save in
the opening minutes of the match. Norwest took first strike
20 minutes into the first half and lead 1-0 at half time.
Within the first 10 minutes of the 2nd half, Nicki Parkes
scored from a free kick rebound tying the game. Norwest
quickly answered to move forward 2-1. With about 15 minutes
left in the game, Michelle Savo drilled a text book shot
from well outside of the 18 yard box to tie the game! Both
sides fought hard to seek the go ahead goal but by final
whistle the game remained tied 2-2. After falling to
Norwest in Sarnia’s 1st meeting with the London
team, this was a strong showing for Sarnia with skillful
goal tending from Jessie Kozachuck.
Meets Eastside
Kickers (Windsor) in Regular League Action for Scoreless Tie
On
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Sarnia traveled to Windsor to meet
the Eastside Kickers for the first time. Eastside came out
hard giving Jessie Kozachuck, Sarnia’s keeper, a good run.
Jessie had a beautiful save during a 1:1 challenge with an
Eastside Striker. Both teams were playing aggressive
soccer. In the second half, Jessie Kozachuk once again rose
to the occasion to make many saves to keep Sarnia alive.
Sarnia seemed to be playing on their heels during the first
30 minutes of the 2nd half but then they breathed
new life into their game! Sarnia‘s great passing,
communication and teamwork in the closing minutes of the
game put extreme pressure on the Kickers. It was a well
fought soccer battle ending the game scoreless for both
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