Bethesda Internationals

21 Nov. '08.  At the WRAL soccer complex in Raleigh on a cold, windy and mostly cloudy day and on a small, narrow pitch (Pevo/Pierce), the Internationals' first contest of the Showcase matched up with FC United Select (IL).  The Internationals kicked off in the first half with a strong cross wind blowing left to right.  At the 8 min. mark, Erik sent a ball upfield on the right to Skylar who took it to the far corner and served a nice ball into the box where Ebo collected the ball 3-4 yds. out to the left and struck in the go-ahead goal.  About 5 mins. later, Ebo received a pass in the middle, dribbled forward inside the United Select's box and passed a ball through the defense to Matt who had pushed upfield and penetrated deep into the Select's right back and fired a shot into the net to put the Interntionals up 2-0.  The United Select managed 3 shots on goal including an opportuninty after an attempt by Inter to clear a ball away was deflected to the foot of a United Select player near 18 yds. right but the hard, high shot was finger-tip saved by Seth over the cross bar for a corner kick which was unsuccessful.  The United Select committed 3 fouls while the Internationals committed 5 infractions including 2 offsides and 1 handball.  The Internationals took 6 shots on goal and 3 corner kicks and the half ended, 2-0, Inter.  In the 2nd half, the United Select managed 3 shots on goal which were unsuccessful while committing 5 fouls while the Internationals would fire 5 shots on goal and setup 3 corner kicks but all were unsuccessful whilte committing 9 fouls (including 1 offsides), and the match ended 2-0, Internationals.