Albert, Bears One Up Hot Soccer Moms

Coach Oscar celebrates Albert Martinez's game-winning goal Sunday night against Hot Soccer Moms.

In a game where both sides were evenly matched, despite a much younger and quicker Hot Soccer Moms squad, Club Bad News Bears used experience and team work to take the win 1-0.

It seemed as if the 0-0 tie would hold.  Both clubs had numerous goal opportunities, with every shot just sailing to the left or right.  Club Bad News Bears would shut down Hot Soccer Mom's speed with a solid defense.  Hot Soccer Moms would disrupt passes and breakaways with their youth.  At times, the game was pretty much a stand still, but at halftime, the Bears coaching staff saw an opportunity for victory.

"They are pretty fast," pointed out Coach Oscar, "but they are tiring themselves out.  They can't get past our back four."

The observation was spot on, as during the second half, despite a few scoring opportunities, Hot Soccer Moms' offense began to slowly deteriorate, and their defense breaking down one player at a time.  In the 65th minute, Albert Martinez took advantage of a deflected shot off the goalkeeper and send the ball at the back of the net to break the tie.

Hot Soccer Moms tried to push the ball forward with time slowly running out, but the Bears defense held off any attack.  In the end, the Bears held on to a 1-0 victory, to the satisfaction of the coaching staff.

"Everybody played their heart out," said assistant coach Scott.  "The win was well-deserved."

The Bears played with several new players on the squad, but the communication and team work displayed throughout the game ultimately became the difference maker tonight.

Club Bad News Bears will take on Katy SDA next week, March 4th at Bear Creek Park's Field #12.