The Bluewater U-11 Blaze  took to their home pitch to take on the London United Swat for their third league game.  The boys were looking to avenge a tough one goal loss to the United Swat in the Bluewater tournament just over a week earlier.

 

The boys started out strong with a long kick from Liam Wadden on to Zack Vanderwals foot in London's end corner.  After some fancy footwook, Zack passed over to Franco Sproviero for a beautiful shot that went slightly wide.  But London was there to play a strong game and they pressed back to Bluewater's end shortly after.  London sent the ball in front of Bluewater's goal with feet flying from both teams.  London was able get a foot on the bouncing ball and sent one past the keeper to start the game 1-0.

 

London had another strong chance shortly after when a  handball was called in the 18 yard box against Bluewater. Goalkeeper Christian Lyle took on the "big" stance which must have done the job as London kicked the ball high above the net. 

 

Franco Sproviero followed up with a long run up the side wide, doing some fancy footwork around the London team to push Bluewater back into London's end.  A whistle for a free kick gave Bluewater a chance to put another on the scoreboard.  Justin Nantais took full advantage, sending a soaring kick into the 18 yard box which deflected of a London players head and went right into the London net. 

 

Late in the first half, another run by Bluewater gave Franco Sproviero a chance to demonstrate his footwork with a fake out past the London defense to send the ball past the London keeper to end the half 2-1 Bluewater.

 

The second half had Bluewater in another scoring position with a corner kick right in front of the London keeper.  The ball was fumbled with feet flying at it but hit the goalpost and bounced back out.  London took control of the ball, pushing the play into Bluewater's end.  London took a big kick just outside the 18 yard box, bouncing high over the goal keepers head into the net to tie up the game.

 

Bluewater didn't give up, and the entire teams' hard word resulting in a scoring position very quickly.  Strong defense by Nick Gardner, Liam Wadden, Justin Nantais, Sam Cokes and Patrick Medd kept the ball in London's field throughout most of the second half.  Great pushes and footwork on the sidelines by Morgan Halcovitch with big kicks from Andrew Degroot allowed for numerous scoring opportunities that paid off with Franco putting in his second of the night.  Zach Vanderwal gave it his all pushing the the ball up the field for great chances by Bluewater.  Aaran Pollock, Nick Laird and Myles Mclean played a strong midfield, throwing the ball up to the forward positions for further opportunities.

 

The final goal of the night was a beautiful setup by Brennan Pearce through the London defense inside the 18 yard box to Ricardo Tersigni, pushing it past the London keeper for a final score of 4-2.

 

Great work Bluewater - keep it up!