Cyclones Take 3rd at Oceanside

The Cyclones came home with a 3rd Place finish as they played their first official games as a travel team this weekend at the Oceanside Labor Day Tournament.
The Cyclones opened up with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jericho. Emily "Action" (AKA-Frank) scored her second goal of the game late in the second half to give the Cyclones a final lead, that was preseved by an outstanding diving stop by Jamie (AKA-Bob) in the final seconds.
The Cyclones showed their world famous spirit pulling out a 1-1 tie with Syosset in Saturdays 2nd game. Dana's (AKA-DJ) blast midway through the second half and Lisa S's stellar goalkeeping kept the Cyclones unbeaten through Saturdays games.
Sunday started off with a bang as the Cyclones blasted Port Washington 5-0 behind goals from three different players including an Emily (AKA-Frank) hat-trick and Kristen's 1st goal of the tourney. Lisa R and Jenna (AKA-Phil) peppered the Port Washington Keeper with point blank shots only to be denied by the smallest of margins.
The Cyclones were slowed by the Plainedge Fury in a hard fought 2-0 loss. Most fans were still looking for their seats when the Fury opened up a 1-0 lead seconds into the game. The score stayed 1-0 throughout while the Cyclones battled and battled. Emily (AKA-Hyper) put in her typical, all-out hustle, bruising game, leading the Cyclones with 2 Band Aid's.
The Cyclones got off to a great start against the Oceanside Wave, when Maureen knocked in her 1st goal as a Cyclone on a gorgeous feed from Jordan (AKA-The Jordster) who saved her best game for the last game of the weekend. However, the strain of 3 full games in 4 a hour period took it's toll. By the time Kristen scored her 2nd of the tournament, the Wave had scored 4 times.
The Cyclones ended up in 3rd, losing only to the 1st and 2nd place teams.
For the other Cyclones it was a great showing. Alexa (AKA-Touchdown) played outstanding physical defense throughout the 5 games, never backing down or quitting. Anna was outstanding as well, doing a great job of supporting the forwards and communicating to her team mates. Jenna (Phil) seem to get stronger as the weekend wore on, playing with fearless tenacity and an all world smile. Lisa R, also saved her best for last, with another hustling effort in the last game.
The overall performance was outstanding. The passing and moving without the ball was a major improvement from June. These girls are fun to watch, and you better keep your eyes on them.