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Bluewater Lightning U-10 Boys Soccer The Bluewater Lightning have clinched a playoff berth in LKYSL soccer action with 2 big wins against Sarnia Fury White (8-0) and Chatham Attack (8-3).
On June 23 the Lightning were matched up with Sarnia Fury White, scoring early and often, to take a 4 – 0 lead to the half. Lucas Ross scored what turned out to be the game winner only about 1 minute into the first half. The Lightning continued to carry the play the rest of the half, with Joey Ferrera, Levi Prinsen and Mitchell Neal all chipping in with goals. The second half continued much the same as the first half, with strong defensive end play from Josh Vale, Chris Harwood, Tristan Haagsma and Tracer Mackay limiting any sustained attack to the Bluewater zone. Joey Ferrera, Levi Prinsen and Lucas Ross would all score their 2nd goal of the game. Matthew Torti would take a break from his goalkeeping duties in the 2nd half and chip in with a goal as well, replaced by Tanner Van meenen, who took on the keeper duties for the combined shutout. Final score Bluewater 8, Sarnia Fury White 0.
On June 28, the Lightning made their first trip of the summer to Chatham to take on the Attack in a match between 1st and 2nd place teams. Once again, Bluewater started strong as Dante Fuoco finished off 2 nice solo efforts to the net to put Bluewater up 2 - 0. The boys seemed to relax a little at this point, as Chatham was able to answer to narrow the lead to 2 – 1. The rest of the first half was closely played and the teams went to the half with the Lightning maintaining their narrow 2 – 1 advantage. In the second half, Bluewater took complete control of the play with Lucas Ross scoring early to give the Lightning a 3 – 1 edge. Bluewater would score 2 more quick goals as Tristan Haagsma made 2 strong runs to Chatham goal, slipping passes to Lucas Ross and then to Dante Fuoco for easy tap in goals. Chris Harwood would then win a battle for the ball in front of the Chatham goal and capitalize for another goal. Tristan Haagsma and Mitchell Neal would seal the win with 2 late goals as Bluewater cruised to an 8 – 3 win. Once again, this win was anchored by strong play on the defensive end, with Joey Ferrera and Josh Vale winning battles for the ball and making several nice clearing attempts from the Sarnia end.
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