Sarah, the "Princess" and Taylor "Tay" alternated as goalies, our defensive line was composed by Natalie "Natty", Jessica "Jessy" and Veronica "Vero". Our defenders and goalies worked extra hard trying to contain the opponent who were able to break our defensive line by fast runs on the sidelines. Madeline "Maddy" alternated as a defender.

The Lady Knights midfield line was composed by Alexandra "Ally" and Emily "Emmy", they both tried to set the pace of the game, but were constantly beating to the ball by the Folsom Pride players. It seemed like any time our players were ready to take the ball, an opponent applied constant pressure and were able to maintain possession of the ball throughout the game. Tay also alternated as a midfielder.

Shellby "Shell", Jurnee "Buda" and Amanda "Mandy" played up front as the Lady Knights forwards creating few scoring opportunities. The opponent outshot our team 15 to 2. Our team gave several throw ins an corner kicks.

The first Folsom Pride goal came from a direct kick, after one of our midfielders touch the ball with her hand. The free kick was powerful and to the left side of our goalie. However, our girls were able to fight for the ball, and in a series of rebounds, Jurnee received the ball from a rebound at midfield and with the characteristic speed beat one defender and fired a shot scoring the equalizer. The opponent became stronger as the game continued and continue to add pressure to the game. After a series of passes on the right side of the field, a fast run and a cross found a player unmarked, this player just placed the ball to the right side of our goalie, scoring the second goal before the end of the first half.

The second half featured the same intensity from the opponent. They came back determined to win the game and created several scoring opportunities, luckily our defenders and goalie were able to deflect their shots. A third goal was added at the middle of the second half. It started with a throw in, a Folsom Pride player took control of the ball and sent a wide pass crossing the field from the right to the middle, then another player just took a shot beating our goalie.

With 5 minutes before the end of the game, another fast run on the left side of the field allowed a Folsom Pride player to take a shot to the left side of our goalie, scoring the last goal of the game. Overall, the Lady Knights players were able to do their best and play hard. It was a great experience after all to see the areas that we need to improve in this pre-season.

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