// Vicious Slinkies FC 1 - 1 Snowball’s Chance | Match Report//

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

Despite starting the season with a 0-1-2 record, it must be said that this has been the most entertaining season to watch.  Defensive awareness, offensive prowess… the simple things that have evaded the Slinkies in seasons past have become shining points of improvement this season.

Take last evenings game for instance.  In a game where The Slinkies scored both of the goals in the game - through an unfortunate OG in the first half - and an excellently played cross by M. Fox and a divine strike from E. Matzner in the second - it was the actually the tough defense that was the biggest highlight of the game.

The physically larger and more aggressive Snowball’s Chance had plenty of chances, getting off near 25 shots over the course of the game. However, through consistent defensive positioning - VSFC were able to keep actual shots on goal down under 10.

Highlights included some fantastic battles down both flanks with S. Hengst and M. Lo ushering all attacks away from center.  When the rare chance did come down the center - J. May was there as a rock in the back blocking numerous shots. Overall it was an impressive defensive display.

The other highlight - of course - came in the closing moments of the game. A fantastic set of passes between M. Fox and E. Matzner put the striker with only the keeper to beat. With nerves of steel Matzner snuck the ball past the keeper and into the net - snatching away victory from Snowball’s Chance. Amazing teamwork and set up play!

Next week The Slinkies are playing the late, late game against Maki United FU. Tune in then to see how the team does!