July 27, 2008

The second Final of the day saw the Oakville Blue Stars face the Glen Shields Sun Devils Red. The first half was evenly played, without many scoring opportunities. The defence was strong on both sides, with players running the full length of the field many times to press and defend. The first goal of the game was scored by Oakville #15 Kwesi Williams in the 20th minute as he deflected a corner-kick with a header, off the goalie’s hands, and into the net. Glen Shields was unable to find the equalizer in the first half.

Physical play picked up in the second half with 3 dismissals, including one altercation involving a player from each team. Glen Shields finally found their equalizer in #9 Mario Orestano on a partial break-away with only 12 minutes left in the game. Oakville keeper #1 Peter Michalski attempted a difficult save but came just short with the ball flying over out-stretched fingertips. Glen Shields then scored the go-ahead goal after a penalty shot stopped with an incredible save by the Oakville keeper rebounded to Glen Shields' #21 Daniel Baxa who placed a hard shot into the top-right corner of the net. Oakville pressed hard in the dying minutes, but were unsuccessful in finding the equalizer. The final score was 2 – 1 for Glen Shields Sun Devils Red.

Reported by Robyn Gmeindl / OSA Staff
Photo Wolf Ruck / OSA Staff

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