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Tri-State Elite Ends Group Stage With Win

12/10/2017, 3:30pm EST
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com

Lone Wolfe goal enough


Photo courtesy Aaron Cranford

BRADENTON, Fla. – Tri-State Elite managed to end the Group Stages of the U16 Girls Super Y Finals on a high as they managed a 1-0 win over Georgia Revolution at IMG Academy on Saturday afternoon.

The two teams traded possession throughout the first 15 minutes of the match, neither side really gaining control of the match. Chances were hard to come by for both sides as the defense of each team was strong, restricting chances largely to shots from distance.

One defensive stand out for Georgia Revolution was Jada Milner who was routinely getting back when Tri-state elite players were played through. Her speed and strength was vital throughout the match, stopping opponents, while also getting forward well when Georgia had the ball to prove a threat on that end of the ball.

Four minutes into the second half Tri-state had a good chance on the counter attack with a strong run up the middle. With the ball played clean through the middle Madison Wilson came off her line well, rushing out to make the save, allowing her team to clear.

On the hour mark Tri-state Elite hit the opening goal after a good run up the left wing, pulling the defense wide. That saw Erin McCelland cut into the box and shoot, her effort ending up going square to Kassidy Wolfe who was left with the keeper out of position allowing her to score.

In the 77th minute a soft back pass nearly caught out the Georgia defense allowing McCelland to run at the goal. McCelland ran clean through at goal but her shot was too close to goal, allowing Wilson to jump and parry it over the bar.

In the last minute Milner was able to steal possession on the edge of the area and then run at goal, threatening for an equalizer. But the angle was too tight, making it difficult to finish, keeping things 1-0 at full time.

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