West Cost Soccer Club’s girls 05 team Wildkatz started the NorCal NPL Champions League play with a match against Santa Rosa United ECNL.  With several new players and players returning from injuries, Wildkatz were eager to take to the pitch and prove they are a force to be reckoned with.  As the match began, Wildkatz showed skill in passing and had several shots on goal.  Midway through the first half, Taryn Richey stripped the ball from her opponent and made a pass to Kamiryn Grimes who took the ball around Marin’s  goalie and slotted for the first goal.  With a 1-0 lead, Wildkatz kept the pressure on and had many more opportunities to score while Wildkatz defense and goalie Bella Gelao kept United from scoring.  Shortly before the end of the first half Miette Sessoms had a great burst dribbling the ball past several United defenders and as the goalie came changing at her, she slipped the ball past the goalie and into the back of the net extending the Wildkatz lead 2-0. Santa Rosa ECNL came out aggressively as the second half began.  Wildkatz defense would continue to shut down United’s attempt at goal until late in the second half when United found the net on a lose ball in the box and the score was now 2-1.  Wildkatz tightened up their defense and prevented any more scoring from United and the match ended with a Wildkatz win. Coach Dayak said:  “It was an Impressive game from our 05 girls, we created a lot of chances and showed great team strength”.  West Coast won 4 games in a row against ECNL opposition on home opening day, next up for Wildkatz, is the continuation of NPL play as they meet MVLA ECNL on Sunday, September 15th, at Legacy Fields in Tracy, Ca.

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Both West Coast goal scorers Miette Sessoms & Kamiryn Grimes seen here streaking past Santa Rosa defenders.