Things Get Hairy As Cyclones Tie Little Neck

If ever there was a sign that the Cyclones were turning a corner it was in Saturday May 8th's match up with undefeated, first place Little Neck. Coming into the game the Titans were 5-0, had allowed only 1 goal and were reputed to be the most physical team in the division. At 1-2-1 the Cyclones were hardly considered a threat to a team looking at a perfect record. But, these are not your mothers Cyclones. By halftime Amanda had scored 2 goals against the team that had only allowed 1 in their previous 5 games. Anna L had earned a penalty kick and her first career yellow card, the 2nd by a Cyclone player ever.
With the referee swallowing his whistle throughout most of the game and Little Neck's confidence turning into frustration the 2-2 game in the 2nd half got chippy. The Titans could not break through the Cyclones back 8, or Deniz's clutch goalkeeping and started to target the Cyclone goal scorer. After receiving a violent smack across the face and neck while trying to maintain possession Amanda's retaliation earned her a yellow card the Cyclones 2nd of the game and 1 more than they had in the previous 170+ games.
The Cyclones showed their mettle in the 2nd half, showing a conviction to fight to the finish as the Titans spent the final minutes appealing to the referee for calls against the more physical Cyclones. It is the first time in Cyclone history that they were not beaten by the eventual division winner.