Rochester Pride - RSC Lightning '96

Pride put it together beautifully this weekend. The first came on an absolutely gorgeous morning Saturday. As the team began to arrive, the grass was still silver with morning dew, the sky was blue, the air was brisk and clean, and the only other sound besides us were the morning songs of the birds. An hour later the serenity of this picture perfect tranquility gave way to a picture perfect performance. Insightful passing, constant communication, use of the full field and unyeilding pressure on the goal all combined for a thoroughly impressive show.The seven goals were spread out among 6 different players including the 1st tallies of the year for Julia Musialowski and Kelsey Van Maele. Also nearly notching her first goal was Jessica Munson who provided two brilliant finishes in the 52nd and 57th minutes but was called offside (one highly questionable) both times. Don’t worry, Jess. You keep making great plays like that, the results will take care of themselves. Well done everybody. Goalkeepers: Melissa Anderson, Alyssa Zarski Goals: Julia Musialowski 3rd min (Megan Stevens) Sandi D'Alimonte, 21st min Sara Driscoll, 24th min (Lindita Ivezaj, Kelly Noren) Sandi D'Alimonte, 26th min (Lisa Zelenak) Karen Anderson, 34th min (Kelly Noren, Lindita Ivezaj) Kelsey Van Maele, 39th min Chelsea McGee, 60th min (Tenealle Tenwolde, Lisa Zelenak) Shots recorded: 36 Corner Kicks: 2