West Coast Krossfire '06 NPL Start State Cup with a Win

After finishing in the top 10 in NorCal Premier's State Cup tournament last year, Krossfire was seeded first in this year's group stage bracket. Sunday saw the opening of the group stage as Krossfire traveled to Newark to take on Union City Premier 06. Krossfire was able to match the physicality of the UC Premier while generating multiple scoring opportunities. Gianna Ramirez would open the scoring for Krossfire in the 19th minute, knocking in a pass from Mia Howard past the UC Premier keeper. Premier would answer back, knotting the match at one a piece going into halftime.

The second half saw Krossfire's passing game cause fits for Premier. In the 37th minute Madylin Harrell sent a ball downfield to Payton Hoover who maneuvered around the UC Premier defense and fired it in to give Krossfire the 2-1 lead. The Krossfire midfield and defense would hold strong the remainder of the half, stopping any attack UC Premier tried to muster. The 69th minute Payton Hoover drop a pass back to Paige McLean who sent a missile past the keeper and into the back of the net. Krossfire would hold on and take the 3-1 victory. 

Next up for Krossfire is a match against cross-town rivals Livermore Fusion Maroon on October 13th.

Pictured: WCS Krossfire defender Madylin Harrell sends a ball upfield to forward Payton Hoover, who scored the game winning goal.