The Stingers were once again denied in their attempt to garner their first win of the CGSL season.  A debatable late goal (which may have entered the goal through a hole in the side netting, after the ball had crossed the touchline) gifted the West Rouge Storm a 3-2 win.

The field conditions – grass too long and no visible lines (or linesmen) - led to a rather slow-paced affair.  The thickness of the field initially prevented both teams from playing the ball along the ground with any type of consistency, and contributed to the 0-0 halftime score line. 

All that changed in the second half.  The Stingers opened the scoring on a long-range laser from Natalie.  West Rouge struck back with two quick goals before Saffara tied the match with a delicate chip shot off a corner kick.  The above-mentioned winning goal sealed the Stingers’ fate.

The girls will take on East Gwillimbury on June 19^th at St. Andrews College.  Let’s hope they have cut the grass by then.

Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed in this, and all other articles are strictly the views of an interested bystander / parent reliving his glory years (hardly) through his daughter who bares the brunt of his insights (poor child).