U12 Paris FC Girls compete in Premier Cup

All photos credited to Melissa Ostrowercha

June 10-11, the Paris FC U12 girls went to Erie, PA for the Erie Premier Cup. They competed against three excellent state ranked teams in a 5-team group

Paris tied MSA (from Erie) 4-4 in their first game

Despite two quick goals, Paris fell back 4-2 on a strong middle from the MSA girls. Paris scored one late in the second half and the equalizer came in the last minute on a corner kick.

During game two Paris battled against the Pennsylvania State Finalists, Erie Admirals, in a tough 2-1 loss.

On the second day, Paris met the Welland Wizards for an early morning game The first half of play was rocky with Welland leading 1-0 at the half. Paris tightened it down, though, and finished with a commanding 7-2 lead and a chance at a medal before facing the first place team, Soccer Vision Academy (from Ohio)

The Paris girls scored first and led 1-0 through the entire game, facing SVA’s very good passing with a tight defense. Unfortunately, karma got the team at the end of the game with a last minute corner kick equalizer in the wrong direction, to end in a 1-1 finish. Paris finished in third on points, with SVA taking the championship ship and the Erie Admirals with second.