U12 Girls’ Soccer team finish second at The Cobras FC Summer Classic

The U12 girls played some exciting soccer at the Cobras FC Summer Classic in Rochester last weekend. It all started against CNY Syracuse United, a very strong team with an amazing goalie Paris struck first with a shot by Miecah Oteng from the top of the box and took a 2-0 lead late in the first half with a similar strike by Clare Fries Unfortunately, Syracuse pushed back in the second half, tying it up late for a 2-2 finish. Their next game was a dominant 7-0 win over Pelham Panthers and they headed into day 2 in first place The Sunday morning game was against Chilis SA Elite, who have already been to three tournament finals this year, but the Paris girls were ready. They opened the scoring in the third minute with a bottom corner shot by Taylor Travale. CSA answered back quickly to tie it up, but Taylor hit a top corner bomb from deep to go ahead 2-1. In the second half, Clare Fries took advantage of a through ball to get Paris to 3-1, but CSA fought back to get within 1. Finally, late in the game, Danica Hajak sent a through ball to Miecah Oteng to secure the win at 4-2 and the team in the final game with a rematch against Syracuse United! The final started off well as Paris opened the scoring with a beautiful header goal by Taylor Travale, off a deep throw in by Clare Fries. Unfortunately, Paris couldn't beat their goalie this time as they answered back with three good goals. Late in the game Paris pulled to 3-2 on a PK by Emma Fries, but couldn't close the gap and finished second place