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In no way, shape, or form did Pinewwod dominate anything in this game except for fouls. Pinewood got lucky to walk away with this one. Cardinal Newman outworked them, outshot them, and flat out outplayed them. Granted, PP had the better chances in the first half, it was pretty even play. But the second, PP never even threatened. They had two shots in the second half, and those didnt come until the last 10 min when CN was pushing to score. CN just couldnt get anything to fall.

The first pk for PP was clearly a dive. The first goal for CN was called back for offsides; I guess the PP player on the post doesnt count. CN clearly made a mistake on the second one that was indirect. But what a freakin hit. PP keeper had no chance on that rip. The last pk was just frustration on CNs part.

Fact is, PP had one true goal and two pks(one questionable). CN had one true goal and a questionable offsides call. I wouldnt exactly call that domination by PP. Especially when CN controlled the second half.

I give CN some credit here. They couldve/shouldve won this game.



i will give cardinal newman credit. definately one of the better teams in scisa. but seriously..the first pk called came from a late, sliding tackle in the box. plain and simple. if anything the pk called in favor of cardinal newman was the most questionable call. the CN forward kicked the back of the PP defender's leg as another PP defender cleared the ball...how you can explain that, im not sure. Also, in the second half, CN had pushed up four forwards to make up for the 2-0 PP lead at half. this forced PP in a more defensive stance in the second half which is why they were not as great a threat as in the first half. the refereeing was disappointing especially for a state championship match. congrats to both teams for a great season.