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.

Donations and proceeds from the Girls Soccer Booth at Pigskin were used to purchase gifts for a family in our community. A big thank you to the soccer girls that worked the booth and those who did the shopping and wrapping!

This was a game was like no other – Amador Varsity Dons battled against James Logan for the entire length of play and came out the Victors; 3 to 2!

Amador came off several preseason games into the James Logan match finding themselves playing steadfast defense from the minute the whistle blew. James Logan forwards were a mix of tall and strong, and small and quick, which proved to be a battle for our defense throughout the game.

First half of the game was relatively even, with our opponent coming out strong and physical. Though Amador replied in their own way with good touch going forward and some attacking opportunities. This continued throughout the first half until five minutes prior to half time, the Dons capitalized on a goal that was well deserved after a long fight, back-and-forth, for dominance. James Logan seemed unnerved and as Amador assumed possession of the ball again, and again, as a team we put together strings of passes. The second goal came shortly after; a corner net headball, and just in the nick of time as the whistle blew a minute or so later.

Amador came out from halftime more confident with the 2-0 lead, though James Logan was surely not to take this sitting down. James Logan fans got in on the action, and seem to wear on the referees for the duration of the game. Our Opponents capitalized on that disruption and their offense secured a PK, to place the game 2-1. The battle ensued and defensively we continue to thwart the tall strong forwards, and kept at bay the shorter quick James Logan attackers. One-on-one battles were simply part of this game.
Soon, a secondary questionable placement of a foul near our box, put one more ball on the PK line for James Logan and it was converted- goal. It was now a tied game at 2 to 2.

Team Amador seemed determined to override the circumstances and fight with tenacity to the end. Many opportunities with good passing and then some unfortunate offsides calls continued to draw out the game. A few infrequent pushes by James Logan team kept our minds alert and we pushed back to provide many fleeting opportunities on goal. Finally, the James Logan defense was not consistently strong enough to stop the Amador team from gaining a goal in a great back-and-forth game. The final score for AVHS was secured in the last four minutes or so, and Amador comes out on top, In a very nailbiting and high-energy game. Dons win 3 to 2.

Attention soccer parents and players

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Amador Valley Girls Soccer Store.

http://www.eastbayteamshop.com/Flyer/f3e47511-2e53-4d93-879f-8708bdb28d6c

or

go to amadorsports.com and go to Girls Soccer then to AV Team Apparel Store on the purple tab (left side)

Stock-up: Sales runs until 12/18. Product will ship directly to you in approx 3-4 week after the store closes.

AVHS now taking nominations for the inaugural AV Hall of Fame class of 2017. Visit us at http://www.amadorsports.com/organizations/2708/pages/125883 to make your nomination today.