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8/29/11: Winning Weekend
The Stampede won both games this weekend as the early fall Norcal season continues. On Saturday, they eked out a 1-0 win from their cross-county rival, the Woodland Fire. Lily Byrne set up a cross from the right wing to find Yasmeen Dmieri who in turn found Sydney Moore who knocked in the close range winner. On Sunday Davis beat Elk Grove 4-1. Yasmeen Dmieri and Alex Hannah netted close range shots in the first half to make it 2-0. In the second half, Sophia Karperos and Anne Ayotte each drove in longer range shots over goalkeeper's head. Late in the game Elk Grove caught Davis off guard on a free kick and got on the board making the final score 4-1.
8/20/11: Stampede Over Boca, 4-1
The Stampede were back to their winning ways in the first league game of the fall season last Saturday in Sacramento against Boca. Four first-half goals sealed the deal although an opposing goal was allowed late in the game for a final score of 4-1. Yasmeen Dmieri, Anne Ayotte, Adeline Umphress and Emily Speakman scored for the team.
8/13-14/11: Stampede Even at Davis Super Clásico Tourney
The Stampede went 1-1-2 at the annual Davis Super Clásico Tourney on August 13-14th, first losing 3-0 to San Juan, beating Elk Grove 1-0, and tying both Odyssey, 1-1, and then Woodland, 2-2. Anne Ayotte scored the team's four goals, three on set shots.
7/31/11: Stampede take 2 of 4 at the Pleasanton RAGE Jamboree
The Stampede fought hard to break even in Pleasanton this past weekend as they faced four tough teams they had rarely seen in the past. The Stampede lost the first game to San Ramon on Saturday despite tough defensive play. Although it remained 0-0 through the first half, San Ramon was able to secure the win after three second-half goals. Saturday afternoon saw the Stampede bounce back tough as they beat Pleasanton Rage 2-1 in a hard fought match. In the first half, Anne Ayotte assisted Sydney Moore for the first goal and drove home the second goal on a free kick from the top of the circle. Pleasanton scored in the second half, but tenacious defensive play led by Grace Carlson shut down any further breaches and the Stampede went on to log the win. Sunday morning witnessed the Stampede's second win of the tournament as they beat the Mustangs of Danville 1-0. The only goal came late in the game, after Lily Byrne was fouled just outside the top of the penalty box. Anne Ayotte capitalized on the opportunity, placing the ball in the upper right-hand corner for the win. In the final game, The Stampede faced the formidable and highly ranked Modesto Ajax. Despite relentless defensive team play, Modesto was able to remain undefeated on the weekend, beating the Stampede 2-0.
6/5/11: A Win, a Loss and a Tie at Granite Park
It was a mixed bag for the Stampede last Sunday at Norcal Playdate #5 at Granite Park, hosted by the Sacramento United Soccer Club. In Game 1 they faced the El Dorado United Eclipse Luna, a tough opponent they had tied earlier in the season. After Anne Ayotte netted a penalty kick to put Davis up 1-0, El Dorado found an equalizer and the game ended in the second tie between the two teams in as many matches.
In Game 2 the Stampede played the Woodland Fire, another familiar rival whom they had defeated in a scrimmage earlier in the season. This time, however, Woodland came well prepared and their aggressive play was enough to shut out Davis 2-0. It was the Stampede's first loss of the year.
The Stampede found consolation in Game 3 defeating the Placer United Eclipse 3-0 with goals from Lily Byrne, Anne Ayotte and Sophia Karperos.
In Game 2 the Stampede played the Woodland Fire, another familiar rival whom they had defeated in a scrimmage earlier in the season. This time, however, Woodland came well prepared and their aggressive play was enough to shut out Davis 2-0. It was the Stampede's first loss of the year.
The Stampede found consolation in Game 3 defeating the Placer United Eclipse 3-0 with goals from Lily Byrne, Anne Ayotte and Sophia Karperos.
5/14/2011: Stampede Best Sac United 3-1
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!
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!
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.
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