#11 Walker Scores the Game Winner, Colerain beats Princeton 1-0

Contributed by Mike Hoffman

September 22, 2009

JV

The Cards struggled, allowing the Vikings to control the game. The Vikings scored 15 minutes into the game, making a run down Colerain's left side, getting past three players to score the game's first goal. With 15 minutes left in the half, Princeton off of a throw in, was able to get around a Colerain defender 30 yards out with no defense support, then capitalized on a one on one opportunity with the goalie. This gave the Vikings a 2-0 lead at half. Colerain continued to struggle most of the second half. With 15 minutes left in the game the Cardinals started to play much better. Colerain's defense worked diligently, keeping the ball pushed forward and making nice runs. The Cards, however, were just not able to get the ball in the net. The game ended with Colerain losing 2-0

Varsity

It seemed as if Colerain had two teams tonight. The first half was dominated by the Vikings, controlling the ball and playing at Colerain's end of the field for most of the half. Colerain tried to generate some offense but the Vikings defense was there to shut them down and push the ball back at Colerain. As much as the Vikings played on Colerain's side of the field, the Cards did a good job of not letting Princeton score. The half ended 0-0. Coach Berry must have given them one heck of a a talk at half time because the Cardinals came out playing like a totally different team. Colerain dominated the second half of the game, keeping the ball on the Viking's half of the pitch and playing like a team on a mission. Colerain passed the ball extremely well, passing playable balls to teammates and following with energetic runs. The Cards kept their heads up and were able to find the open player on the opposite side of the field, which created multiple opportunities. With 28 minutes to play, #11 Kevin Walker dribbled the ball through two defenders to create a one on one situation with the Vikings keeper. Coming in from the left side of the field, Kevin stayed patient, waiting for the goalie to make a move, and then shot the ball in the ball in the opposite corner of the net, giving the Cards a 1-0 lead. The Cardinals sustained the "controlled" play and end the game winning 1-0.

Colerain travels to Northwest this Saturday......