Dolphins vs. Goal Rush 9/19/09

Bright and early on the morning of Sept. 19th, the roar of a crowd could be heard by nearby Novato residents. No, it wasn't the San Marin football fans, but instead, was the the Novato U10 girls soccer team, the Dolphins and their fans, celebrating their first win of the season against the fast and furious Novato Fury. The Dolphins exectued an amazing game plan with spot-on passes, precise dribbling, and great communication. Their hustle and determination resulted in five goals (total) scored by Lindsey Loeber, Brittany White, Annabel Milliner, Jennifer Chin and Mariah Scott. Midfielders Isabel Gala, Molly Phelan, and Mckenzie Barnes constantly fed through-balls to the front line which resulted in several assists by the threesome. Gillian Rodgers and Rachel Houlihan showcased their ability to dribble through multiple defenders, while Maggie Duffield and Emilee Gendel (along with White) held the Dolphin's defensive line strong. The Dolphins came close to a shut out with the dynamic duo of Jacqueline Bondanza and Michele Malliaris taking turns as goalkeepers as well as solid defenders. The Novato Fury made a comeback right after halftime, making the score 3-1, but the Dolphins made two more 2nd half goals to make the final score 5-1.