We knew Team Pusakals was going to be short-stacked, but nevertheless did not take them for granted and we got the job done 11-5. We were up 6-1 when Pusakals made a run at us and closed in on 6-4. But we kept our composure and focused on just one point at a time. We turned up the defense again and secured a much needed victory over our sparring partner and sister team.
In the second game against USC, everything just started clicking. We gained a lot of confidence beating Pusakals, and we kept up our pressure defense the entire second game. We really focused hard on forcing turnovers, and when it was our turn to strike, we did not hesitate. We finished the game 12-0, our first ever victory via shutout. Special mention goes to Keo Ramos for delivering a thrilling Callahan. Props goes to new recruits Kevs, Gian and Lil' B for each scoring their first goals in league play.
The team is finally starting to mature, and our younger players are beginning to step up big time. Our girls are also showing their toughness and they provide a huge boost for us. Our overall record is now 3-1, and we're in good shape to make the Pool B playoffs. We're doing quite well, but we still have lots of room for improvement. This week, we'll keep up the training intensity, and we won't take any opponent for granted. Oretachiwa Bueno!
-Benny