// Vicious Slinkies FC 2-2 Premiums | Match Day Report//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington 

In what has been an interesting last few weeks for the Slinkies - we’ve seen numerous different changes.  The major - of course, is the loss of D. Higgs (13) to an ACL tear at the end of last season.  Like wise - we’ve seen numerous departures from the team - loosing the likes of T. Sassaman and M. Slater.

However - for every loss there has been a new face.  D. Bannister - high scoring sub from seasons past has finally come on full time for the Slinkies.  Also joining for the season is D. Hesse, and T. Hagen.

In one of the most exciting, well played Slinky games we saw the Reds be held to a point vs. The Premiums.  However - it was VSFC this time who took the early lead going 1-0 in the first half when a perfectly placed shot by D. Ingebretson found it’s way under the keeper and into the corner of the net.

Although there was a host of new players in the game - the Slinkies were quick to bond defensively effectively locking out Premiums dangerous #8.   The tying goal came just before half from outside the 18 yard box.  A powerful shot found the Slinky goal evening the game at 1-1.

During the 2nd half - the usually defensive Slinkies were aggressive, aiming to put themselves back in front.  A nice set of passing put D. Ingebretson back in on goal.  The keeper came out to block away the shot but left the goal mouth wide open.  Another set of back and forth passes placed the ball to T. Hagen who slotted the ball into the wide open net.

The game continued on - Premiums finally finding the net from a corner to end the game at 2-2.  However - the big story of the night was how the Slinkies held together their back line.  Moved around the ball with some excellent passing - and finally opened up a team that has historically beaten them.  Next week - Slinkies take on Lemon Sharks, another brand new team!