Every second of both games was closely contested
On a cool day at Bonita High School, the AYSO U12 soccer action was fast and furious as the Terminators edged the Phantoms 2-1 and the Kick Bombers downed the Golden Champions 3-2.
In the 10 a.m. contest, the Terminators rode the right foot of Shawn Robinson who kicked two goals for his team, one coming in the first half, the second coming in the second. They proved the difference-makers.
“He’s got speed, and as a club player, he’s on the field a lot getting better all the time,” said Terminators head coach Tim Doonan.
In the 11 a.m. match, it was tough slogging for both teams over a muddy field, with the Kick Bombers finally prevailing. They received goals each from Madeline Heumann, Taylor Gomez and Fernanda (Fernie) Soto. Goal makers for the Golden Champions were Tara Pina and Tatiana Lopez. Follow the photos for a front-row seat on all the action.
The Phantom dribble up the field.
Carson Dowdle took a ball to the head but he bounced back to help the Terminators win.
Phantoms goalie Elias Jennings lets one fly.
All-out effort!
Phantoms gather for post-game analysis.
With each win, The Terminators attract more media attention.
Nothing like a little dancing during the game.
A well-deserved half-time break.
Water is for drinking and cooling off.
The Kick Bombers' Danielle Jimenez was all over the field. Here she is fighting for the ball with Tara Pina.
Angel, of the Kick Bombers, is surrounded.
Lacy and Madeline say, "Look, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's a soccer ball heading my way."
The Golden Champions plot second-half strategy, trailing by just a goal at the intermission.
No one stopped until the whistle blew.
Tara Pina, with water bottle, scored the Golden Champs' first goal.
It's one-on-two. Is that fair?
The Kick Bombers are eady for their close-ups after winning a close game.
Tatiana Lopez, who scored the Golden Champions' last goal, and her mom.
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