The Cyclones went into the match with 1st place Mineola as decided underdogs, but as they had last Columbus Day, it was the Cyclones who would set the tone. Both teams had chances in the first half, but the Cyclones defense and Goalkeeper Deniz remained cool and calm despite having to face a penalty shot at the very end of the half, a shot that sailed over the goal.
The Cyclones were on the march in the second half and were rewarded with a penalty kick after a Mineola defender handled the ball in the box. Anna L the Cyclones designated penalty kicker blasted home the 1st goal of the game and it was the Cyclones holding a 1-0 lead, just like the last time these two teams met. It was also the 1st goal the Tigers had allowed this season.
Inspired by the Cyclones scoring the Tigers woke up and started to push the ball back at the Cyclones. However, it was Deniz in goal who was the star of the game making critical saves, including an excellent one on a high shot going to the upper corner. Eventually the Cyclones wore down and fell behind 2-1. They never gave up and still had more chances, but could not get the game tying goal. The Cyclones will travel to Mineola on June 14th to get their revenge.
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