FIRST REAL CHALLENGE... FIRST LOST

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I hope everyone has arrived home safely after the long drive.

Just like we have witnessed in the World Cup, totally dominating possesion of the ball does not necessarily represent winning.  The first quarter of the game against Ottawa South United was truly a master class game played by Woodbridge Strikers. Our boys were completely in control and had their ace player well wrapped up by Tayvin. It was actually more exciting than watching TFC play lately.

We knew the possibility exist that eventually our boys might lose a game. Games in team sports are not won by one player and neither are games lost by one individual. My personal opinion is that every player gave their best possible effort and we cannot underestimate the heat out there on the turf field.

There were some brilliant individual display of skills demonstrated that had both sets of fans in total amazement of the artistry with the ball. Again, the Strikers were denied a wonderful free kick goal because of too much paint on the crossbar.

It was a tremendous success seeing both Chris and Jordan actually participating in an OPDL game and giving a credible account of themselves, not showing any ill effects of being lack of competitive game.

My only disappointment is that we will not have another game against them on our home field to give our boys the same comfortability they had being at home.

As we continue to improve and develop as a team lets remember that our strength is in our collective support of the Woodbridge Strikers OPDL boys U13 team. Overall the Strikers played fantastic but void of any luck infront of goal.

7:1  ⚽🥅

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