AVHS vs. Dublin proved to be a hard fought game, as was shown in the foul count: 20 + were called in the game, and a yellow card thrown at the Dons…

To begin this wintry eve, the Dons came out in force with an impressive initial offensive push to goal and quickly converted a shot in the first few minutes, establishing control for 25 minutes or so. 1-0 AVHS.
Both teams then had opportunities to score, tho momentum shifted as AVHS scored again in about the 30th minute, when Dons capitalized on a defensive error by Dublin, and slotted the ball past the keeper. Amador 2-0.

All in the first half, Dublin Gaels continued to fight with grit and persistence, which paid off right before the halftime whistle, when Amador failed to clear a few bouncing balls in their defensive space. Dublin hits one in the net: 2-1

Halftime complete, both teams arrived back into the cold battling, tho until the last 20 minutes, both teams had opportunities in and around the net, but were unable to score.

In the last 10 minutes, Dons pushed Dublin to play defensive with their penetrating passes and touch, continuing the assault on Dublin’s defense, attempting to add one to their lead and hold out for a win. In the last 4-5 minutes, Dublin turned the pressure up, and gave Amador reason to be on their heels, as Dublin worked until the end to score. Time favored the quick scoring of Amador, as the cold winter game ended too soon for Dublin; 2-1 Amador Valley High School.