On Friday, your Rams fell for the first time all season to the Smithfield Packers.  For those of you who made it to the match – the good news was there was finally some warm weather! The opening kickoff was given to your Rams but we were working against a 20 mph wind and we had a little difficulty working the ball up the pitch.  As a result, the Rams were on the defensive for much of the match and we succumbed to a scramble for the ball in front of our net in the 18^th minute of the match.  Even though we were down, the Rams were still playing tough, hard-nosed soccer.

However in the 39^th minute (right before the half) we fouled our opponent in the box and gave them a PK with only seconds on the clock.  At the half it was 0-2 in favor of the Packers and by the end it was a lead that we found insurmountable.  After trying some risky offensive adjustments in the second half, we exposed our defense more than necessary and gave up two goals in the 55^thand 62^nd minute.  In the 71^st minute, after unsuccessfully trying to clear a ball, we accidentally put the ball in our own net.

The final was 0-5 but I will say our young Rams learned a lot from this match.  Tonight (Monday, April 16), we play cross town rival Warhill in a Varsity double header at Wanner stadium.  We could really use your support and we hope to see you there.  The girls play at 5:30 and the boys at 7:15.  Thanks for your continued support.