JV Boys Soccer Championship Game

TOGETHERNESS -- Knights celebrate after nail-biting victory over Jaguars 

Jonatan Muñoz, International 

Knights triumph on penalty, 1-0 

By Trevor Reed
Christian Learning 
 The Cambridge Knights triumphed over the Cooperative Jaguars 1-0, winning first place in JV Boys Soccer in a fast paced game played at International on Thursday.
 Both teams were prepared and focused on the task at hand, and this was demonstrated through quick passes, ball control, and all-around smooth playing. Both teams sought to strike first, but the defenses were both playing superbly.
 The Jaguars appeared to have the momentum in the first half, with slightly more shots on goal, including one that bounced off the crossbar. The Knights also had their chances, including a free kick that was inches away from the goal.
 As the first half was about to end, the Knights were awarded another free kick, which turned out to be the best scoring opportunity of the half, but they were unable to finish it off as the ball hit the crossbar and the rebound was blocked again by the goalie. Despite all these close calls, the first half ended in a 0-0 tie.

 The Knights seemed to steal the momentum away from the Jaguars as the second half progressed. After a free kick that was barely blocked by the Jaguar goalie, the Knights were even more determined. 

 Finally the Knights got a chance as Juan Carlos Paniuague was tripped by the Jaguar goalie inside the  penalty box. The penalty shot by Gabriel Alonso went into the bottom right corner, inches away from being blocked by the Jaguar goalie. 

 This goal would be the only one scored in the entire game.

 The Knights were able to fend off the Jaguars for the rest of the game, keeping their 1-0 lead and winning the League JV championship.