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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-28, Page 8SportsPAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009. Blyth Thunder was host to Wingham for the latest U-14 soccer match on May 21. Wingham came out strong and scored at the start of the game. Blyth’s goalie, Tyler Boven, had no choice but to come out and challenge the ball, but Wingham passed it away from the goalie and shot it into the net. Blyth would not be intimidated by this early goal and came out strong after a shift change. Hunter Broda set up the ball for his teammate, Jan Paul VanDorp who scored. Joel Pizzati set up the play for J.P. VanDorp to get his second goal of the game. Wingham scored on a rebound shot when the Thunder’s defenders left a Wingham forward uncovered. Halfback Leendert VanDorp booted the ball at the net with a long shot and Broda was there to follow through and tip the ball into the net. Wingham took advantage of a corner shot and scored to tie up the game. J.P. VanDorp scored on a breakaway to break the tie and Blyth was ahead with a score of 4-3 at halftime. Derek deBoer scored with an assist earned by J.P. VanDorp. Wingham scored two more times to tie it. J.P. VanDorp got a hattrick when he scored after a breakaway. Just as the game was winding down, Wingham tied it again. Blyth never gave up and took a beautiful shot on net, but unfortunately their keeper saved the shot, just as the final whistle blew. The final score was 6-6. Blyth players put forth a good effort throughout this game. These teams were very evenly matched, with each team taking turns getting a goal. The score showed that it was either team’s game to win, said coaches. The Blyth Lightning U-12 soccer team travelled to Brussels for their game last week. It was a good match up between local rivals. Blyth took the lead mid-way through the first half. Logan Forbes scored to give the Lightning the lead. In the second half, Brussels got a chance to tie it up with a penalty shot. Carl Dowe made no mistake with his shot and tied the game. Both teams had several attempts to break the tie but time ran out. In net for Blyth was Brandon Marshall and Leanne Plunkett. Brussels net duties were shared by Scott Dolmage and Tim Waechter. The Brussels U-12 II soccer team was home to Bayfield. The team had a strong showing with Stephanie Hummel scoring two, Wyatt Ducharme, three, Dalen Martin, two and Devin Bachert, three. Bayfield was not able to score. The Brussels U-10 I team travelled to Wingham for a very exciting game. At halftime the score was tied 5-5. Devin Bachert scored three and Delayna Smith scored two for Brussels. Assists went to Alexandrea Martin, Justin Ford and Harmoni Main. In the second half Brussels pulled away and scored six. Wingham was only able to get one by Dylan Prout. Goals were by Bachert and Smith. Assists were by Ronan Jarad, Nathan McNichol, Kortney Mitchell and Hudson Smith. The final score was 11-6 for Brussels. Blyth U-18 girls beat Bayfield 6-2 On the run It was soccer heaven last week in Brussels with four games taking to the pitch on Wednesday night. Here, the hometown team took on the visiting Wingham players in some U-10 action. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Under pressure No one said soccer was easy, as this St. Columban player retreats with the Brussels player hot on his trail. The U-16 teams took each other on last Wednesday night in Brussels. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The Blyth U-18 girls soccer team went up against Bayfield last week. The girls have a full squad this year and were ready for action. The game started off evenly matched, Bayfield got the first break, and their forward chipped the ball over Blyth's netminder, Hayley Pavao for the score. Blyth started to work the ball up field a little better and was able to capitalize. Kayla Black scored first, by putting in Danielle Bean's rebound. Then Bean picked up a goal with Black assisting. Lacey Visser scored from a nice passing play from Alex Raynard and Erica Eelman. Jory Uyl picked up a goal with Black getting another assist. Uyl then set up Johanna Vellenga for a goal. Late in the game Bayfield worked the ball up field for their second goal. Then Heather Hill finished off the scoring driving the ball home for Blyth to take a solid 6-2 victory over Bayfield. U-14 Thunder ties Wingham Give us a call 519-887-9061 Fax 519-335-3570 R.R. 2 Bluevale It’s Gardening Time • Natural Mulch • Screened Topsoil • Regular Topsoil • Recycled Crushed Asphalt (call ahead to make arrangements) • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Loading & Hauling • Bulldozing • Excavating Delivery Available You Pickup John CONSTRUCTION LTD. Co-ed Slo-Pitch Tournament June 5, 6, 7 ETHEL First 12 teams accepted Sponsored by “Kyotes Ball Team” Call Steve 519-292-1163 or Pete 519-292-9057 K Brussels U-12s shutout Bayfield Brussels U-10s celebrate big victory over Wingham Blyth Lightning U-12 team battles neighbours to tie