In their final league matchup of the spring season, the Stampede faced Sacramento United, a team they had previously tied 1-1 at Norcal's Playdate #2 in Rohnert Park. This time, however, the Stampede were able to capitalize on improved team play to defeat Sacramento 3-1 and secure first place in the final standings.
The Stampede started the game with Brazil-style passing combinations that sent Sacramento scrambling. Before long, Lily Byrne found Anne Ayotte in the goal box, who in turn drove a hard high one making it 1-0 Davis. The Stampede's offensive attack resulted in several more shots on goal but Sacramento was able to even the score later with a goal from the top of the penalty area. Sacramento then threatened to take the lead when one of its players took a Ronaldo-like direct free kick from well outside the penalty area. But as the ball rapidly approached the top of the goal it ricocheted hard off the crossbar as keeper Mckenna Lutzker whirled around to catch it preventing any damage and maintaining the 1-1 tie into intermission.
In the second half, Ayotte sent a cross into the box from the right corner which Byrne collected from the Sacramento defense and netted for Stampede's second goal of the match. As usual, strong defense led by Yasmeen Dmeiri shut down any further threats from Sacramento. As the game clock winded down, Ayotte found space outside the penalty area and drove a 20-yarder through the Sacramento keeper's hands for the third and final goal.
Congratulations, Stampede!
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5/7/11: Stampede Gallop Past North Bay Elite
Teamwork, defense and superb passing resulted in the Stampede's sixth straight shutout Saturday morning as they handily beat the North Bay Elite FC 7-0 at Solano Community College. In the first half, Lily Byrne scored on an assist from Sophia Karperos who followed up a few minutes later with a goal herself on quick breakaway. Yasmeen Dmeiri then scored on a penalty kick and Adeline Umphress finished the half netting a goal from just inside the 18. North Bay suffered two injuries late in the half, forcing them to play one down for the rest of the game.
In the second half, defender Kaitlyn McElhern found an opening on the left side and brought the ball from midfield all the way into the box, finishing an impressive run with a hard low shot into the net, making it 5-0. The final two goals both came from Anne Ayotte, with assists from McKenna Lutzker and Grace Carlson.
Emily Speakman and Sydney Moore contributed strong offense and defense in this impressive win.
In the second half, defender Kaitlyn McElhern found an opening on the left side and brought the ball from midfield all the way into the box, finishing an impressive run with a hard low shot into the net, making it 5-0. The final two goals both came from Anne Ayotte, with assists from McKenna Lutzker and Grace Carlson.
Emily Speakman and Sydney Moore contributed strong offense and defense in this impressive win.
5/1/11: Stampede Win Three Straight in Manteca
The Stampede won all three games at Norcal's Playdate #3 hosted by Manteca FC, continuing their 2011 undefeated streak.
In Game 1, the Stampede's Lily Byrne sent her team up 1-0 in the first 20 seconds after taking the opening kickoff past several Livermore Fusion SC players to drive in a far post grounder. In the second half, Anne Ayotte set up Alexandra Hanna with a nice lead pass which Hanna took into the box and placed into the left side of the net for the game's second and final goal.
In Game 2, Davis was able to fend off aggressive and very physical play by the Milan FC Strikers for a 1-0 win. Sophia Karperos took the ball into the penalty area and scored the game's only goal early in the first half. Constant offensive pressure from Grace Carlson and big defense from Kaitlyn McElhern, Sydney Moore and Yasmeen Dmeiri helped secure the win.
The day's final game matched the Stampede against the San Juan Soccer Club Spirits. After spending most of the day fighting off shots, Stampede keeper McKenna Lutzker found herself in the field and was able to assist Sophia Karperos who netted the day's final goal, giving Davis the 1-0 win.
Well done, Stampede!
In Game 1, the Stampede's Lily Byrne sent her team up 1-0 in the first 20 seconds after taking the opening kickoff past several Livermore Fusion SC players to drive in a far post grounder. In the second half, Anne Ayotte set up Alexandra Hanna with a nice lead pass which Hanna took into the box and placed into the left side of the net for the game's second and final goal.
In Game 2, Davis was able to fend off aggressive and very physical play by the Milan FC Strikers for a 1-0 win. Sophia Karperos took the ball into the penalty area and scored the game's only goal early in the first half. Constant offensive pressure from Grace Carlson and big defense from Kaitlyn McElhern, Sydney Moore and Yasmeen Dmeiri helped secure the win.
The day's final game matched the Stampede against the San Juan Soccer Club Spirits. After spending most of the day fighting off shots, Stampede keeper McKenna Lutzker found herself in the field and was able to assist Sophia Karperos who netted the day's final goal, giving Davis the 1-0 win.
Well done, Stampede!
4/30/11: Stampede Blow By Elk Grove 4-0
The Stampede fought fierce north winds Saturday morning to shut out Elk Grove Everton FC at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex. Despite facing straight into a 20+mph headwind, the team scored twice in the first half, with Lily Byrne and Sophia Karperos netting close range goals. In the second half, Anne Ayotte scored twice, once from just outside the goal box and later from beyond the 18. Strong aggressive play by Olivia Smith added to the team's solid performance.
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