SARNIA PLAYS IN THE KITCHENER RECREATIONAL
TOURNAMENT ON THE AUGUST 22ND WEEKEND
 

 
 

Sarnia traveled to Kitchener for a three game match up on Saturday August 22nd.  The final tally, in order of game play, was 0 - 2 with a loss for Sarnia, 3 - 1 with a win, 1 - 4 with a loss.  The boys played well, despite the miserable rain and cold.  Here is a brief recap of each game. 

 

Game 1 saw the boys matched up against the Rockwood FC.  Sarnia worked hard, which resulted in Nick Speed only having to work to save eight shots on net for the entire game.  Two of those shots managed to slip past him, one in the first half and one in the second.  Although the boys lost, the coaches were quite impressed with the effort put forth by the team as a unit.  Rockwood ended up in second place going into the Finals.  Good try boys!

 

Game 2 had Sarnia matched up with the FC Milton United.  Sarnia was in control of this game right from the start, and not once let up on the opposition.  Nick Speed saved five of the six shots on net, again proving that the defense was doing their job by keeping Milton's opportunities low.  Sarnia scored one goal in the first half, with a shot from Spencer Charlton.  Spencer received a great pass from Trevor McEwan, deeked out a few Milton players, and sent the ball deep into the net past the United's keeper.  The first half ended with Sarnia at one goal, and Milton at zero.  The second half was much like the first.  Sarnia dominated throughout, allowing Milton to score once, but keeping them to their one goal for the rest of the game.  Spencer Charlton was able to score again from a pass sent by Patrick Gagliardi, and Trevor McEwan brought the score to three goals  with a pass from Anthony Fazzalari.  Final score was 3 - 1 for Sarnia. 

 

Game 3 was against the Haldimand Spirits, who ended up winning the tournament.  From the start Sarnia could see that Haldimand was a formidable opponent.  They played hard, and made the Fury fight for every inch of grass they could gain.  Nick Speed was peppered with shots from Haldimand, twenty one in all, and he saved all but four high ones.  Sarnia was quick, but Haldimand was quicker for this game.  Perhaps the rain, the wet field, the third game in one day, all had an effect on Sarnia.  The first half ended with a score of 2 - 1 for Haldimand, but they came back and scored two more unanswered goals in the second half to secure the win, and hand Sarnia the loss.  Nick Vozza was the lone scorer for Sarnia, having received a pass from Tyler Vynckier. 

 

You can't win them all boys!  Better luck in next year's tournies!!!!!