Newark Memorial and James Logan faced off for the second time this season at the Jan. 27 game.
Mission Valley Athletic League’s (MVAL) top girls soccer teams faced off for the second time this season at the Jan. 27 game.
James Logan sat with a 8-0 league record while Newark Memorial held 7-1, with the only loss coming from a James Logan game. In the intense Dec. 18 match, the Newark Cougars lost 3-2 making Tuesday’s game a chance for them to seek revenge on the Colts.
From the starting whistle the Newark Cougars made sure to be first to the ball, giving them most of the ball possession. Within the first five minutes of the game the Cougars set the tone of their own getting two shots on goal, the latter attempt getting sent over the top goal post after it was brought down from Logan’s goalie box.
A pass from Newark’s Isabelle Torres sent the ball up the right wing of the field where captain Jada Perez-Soriano passed to the center field in front of the goal. After passing forwards and Logan defense, Newark was able to get a shot into the goal 10 minutes before halftime.
In the second half, Logan came out with an eager pace earning them more ball possession. With the eagerness came more aggression from both sides causing calls from the referee and more set pieces.
Logan received a free kick opportunity just outside Newark’s box but goalie, Zoe Hanohano, stopped the ball coming close to the net.
In the last few seconds of the game James Logan managed to run the ball from their goalie box up the field with a clear field ahead. But Newark defense caught up, causing a rushed shot for Logan.
After the last tense moment, Newark claimed their win against the undefeated team leaving both teams tied for first in with a 8-1 league record.
