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Slow Start Dooms Martlets
Visiting Deerfield seized the initiative in the first half of this game, jumping out to a 3-0 lead at the half. The Green were quicker to the ball and sharp with their passing, producing steady pressure and numerous shots on goal. It could have been worse for the hosts if not for an amazing save of a penalty kick by first year netminder Lili Birrell '22. The girls came out determined to match or exceed Deerfield's effort in the second half, and the results were striking. More balls won meant more possession; less energy spent defending allowed for more and more potent attacking. Lauren Way '20 got the Martlets on the board just five minutes into the second frame, one-timing a cleared corner kick into the net from a sharp angle. Deerfield would repay the favor in similar fashion seven minutes later to get its lead back to three, but Way would soon set up Susie Mahoney '20 for a blast from the penalty spot to cut it back to two. Although it seemed that the momentum might be exploited, the 4-2 score line would hold. Shout outs go to Cecilia Raymond '20, who made lots of dangerous dashes deep into Deerfield's end; Ridgely Green '20, who, along with Way, seized control of midfield in the second half; newcomers Hailey Tullo '22 and Elisabeth Knauf '20, who made lots of good touches on the flanks; and Campbell Swift '21, who played with poise and vision at center back and in midfield. The girls will have a full week to digest the lessons from this game before facing Kent next week.
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