Cards blank the Big Blue 2-0, Host Comets Thursday

Contributed by Mike Hoffman

September 15, 2009


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Colerain traveled to Hamilton High School tonight. Unbeknownst to the coach, the trainer for Hamilton would not let any player in a cast play, which left two players residing on the bench. Along with those two were two more players having to take the night off due to injuries. This left the Cardinals with only one player for substitution. The first half was dominated by Colerain. The lack of players, at this point, did not seem to faze the Cards. Ball movement and communication factored into Colerain controlling the first half. At half it was tied 0-0. The Cards had no subs in the second half which would prove to be detrimental. Hamilton scored about 10 minutes in on a pass from the corner to the middle. The Cards, however, showed no signs of quitting; they would continue to apply pressure, getting some nice shots on goal. With about 10 minutes to play the lack of depth start to show. Unable to keep the ball in Hamilton's end of the field, the Big Blue were able to score once more. The game ended 2-0 in favor of the Big Blue.

Varsity

Sporting some new jerseys, the Cardinals were hoping to change their luck tonight. The Card's started this game looking relaxed and confident. In what seemed to be a different game plan, Colerain consciously played the ball to the outside and kept the ball wide and the field spread. Kevin walker, playing outside mid, from about 20 yards and close to the sideline, scored a nice goal, placing the ball in the opposite top corner of Hamilton's goal. This gave the Cards the confidence they were looking for. Hamilton was able to generate a few shots on goal but Mitch Revetta was there for the saves. The first half ended with the Cards leading 1-0. In the second half Colerain's defense was strong, not letting Hamilton generate much offense. Colerain's offense continued to move the ball well. Ryan Theile dribbled the about 10 yards down the middle of the goal box, taking a nice shot that the Hamilton keep was just barely able to deflect, however, Conner Mcgee following the play, was there to bury the ball in the back of the net giving the Cards a 2-0 lead. Yet again the game was very physical causing the referee to hand out multiple yellow cards to keep the peace. The game ended with Colerain getting their first win in regular season play, hopefully generating some confidence for the tough games ahead.


Colerain host Mason at home on Thursday in what is speculated too be a tough match for the Cards.