Tuesday, September 3, 2013

2013 Boys' Varsity Soccer September 3 VS. Grand Rapids Christian


September 3, 2013
The Maroons returned home on Tuesday as they faced the Eagles of Grand Rapids Christian. For the first few minutes, both teams had excellent scoring opportunities. However Grand Rapids Christian was the first to capitalize in the match. The Eagles scored their goal on a cross to the middle, where the Grand Rapids striker was there to finish it. The first half came to a close with the Eagles on top 1-0.

 The 2nd half started in Grand Rapids Christian's favor, as they got a goal only three minutes into the half, as they got a nice ricochet in front of the Holland Christian goal. Later in the half, Holland Christian had a quality scoring chance. Alex Keizer sent the ball from half to Marcus Hoekstra in front of the net, where he got a head on it, however the Eagles' goalie was there for the save. With 10 minutes left in the game, Holland Christian goalie Cody VanderLaan made an amazing diving stop that saved a shot that was shot from only 10 yards away. The Eagles added a goal with three minutes left off of a header by the Grand Rapids forward to make the final score 3-0. Coach Spoelhof said following the match, “There is opportunity for growth in finishing”, “And taking advantage of the opportunities that we are given...” added Coach DeBoer. The Maroons will be back in action on Thursday as they host Thornapple-Kellogg High School at 7:15.

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