CESA 92 Premier vs NTX
Wow! CESA 92 Premier just can't get a break this week. The first goal by NTX came after another stellar string of build-ups and attempts by CESA when NTX countered and a player made a cut to his right on the left side of the box where Lunceford lost his defensive footing and wasn't able to disrupt the shot which found the back of the net from roughly 12 yards out.
The second NTX goal came just 60 seconds before the half as CESA defender, D. Wolfinger, also lost his footing on the damp turf at just the wrong moment during a 1v1 resulting in a goal from inside the 18.
In the second half CESA made adjustments and moved to three up top with Burnikel, Burkeholder and Perez as they were trailing 2-0 at the halfway mark. This adjustment seemed to be paying dividends as it wasn't long before Lunceford played a 50 yard ball to a streaking Burkholder down the right side of the field. Burkholder saw the keeper come off of his line expecting a cross allowing him just enough space to place what must have been a five degree shot from the touch line and 20 plus yards out into the far corner of the goal. A very nice goal to pull CESA to within one.
CESA continued to battle for another goal with Burkholder (I think) striking the ball again only to find the back post. NTX mounted two very close chances during the second half, but lady luck would again fall on the side of NTX as a diagonal ball was served in from right to left striking a CESA defender resulting in a hand ball and subsequent PK for what ended up being a final score of 3-1 in favor of NTX.
The team left it all on the field this morning, but it apparently just wasn't meant to be. If the weather holds, their final match will be versus Region III rival GSA at 1:30 tomorrow.
Looking to turn the tables tomorrow. Best of luck boys!
