Brandon Cup Game #1

Some nice passing early worked in the favor of the Dynamo team, as they were able to lead their attacking center, who managed to fire a long shot past the outstretched leg of the Warriors goalkeeper on the first shot of the game, giving them a 1-0 lead. Wimauma got the next couple shots on net, but they were unable to convert on them. Tampa gained control of the ball once again, drove down the field along the sideline, and fired another shot into the net, making it a 2-0 game. The Dynamo girls kept attacking, and struck again a short while later thanks to a tight angle shot in close, making it a 3-0 game heading into the first water break. Partway through the remainder of the opening half, the Dynamo girls would score once again, this time off a shot that went to the front of the net, and although that shot didn't find the net, the deflection did, making it a 4-0 game. Wimauma would get on the scoreboard just before the halftime whistle, with their goal coming on a penalty kick following a penalty on the goalkeeper. That 4-1 score would hold until halftime.

The second half was more of an evenly played half, with both team trading chances. It was the Dynamo side that was able to take advantage of one of their opportunities. On the lone goal of the second half, the Tampa attacker outran the defense once again, resulting in an easy shot on goal and a 5-1 lead. That would be the score when the final whistle blew as well, with the Tampa Dynamo winning their first game of the Brandon Cup tournament. Way to go, girls!