Marshfield Blue Jay Soccer

The Marshfield Blue Jays sailed into Pirate territory last night and created havoc, as they plundered the Branson Pirates. The game’s first goal was scored by the Pirates just about six minutes into the match. The Blue Jays stayed the course and answered with a goal of their own. The clock read 18:40 when C.J. Obermaier booted one past the keeper, with an assist from Ethan Jernigan. Branson came back just three minutes later with another goal to make the score 1-2 as the game went to half time.
The Jays came out swinging in the second half, as Willis Zirschky sent the ball up to Ethan Jernigan to tie the score in the first minute of play. The Jays never looked back. They played good solid soccer. Sharp passing and strong drives helped give Robert Martin goal number 3 , with the assist from D.J. Hensley. The Jays continued to dominate the Pirates the remainder of the game. With little over 8 minutes left on the clock, Zirschky sent the ball into play off a corner kick, that Jernigan sent to Obermaier, who put it right on into the box, thus sealing the deal for the Jays. The Jays take home their second victory of the year, making their record 2-2-0. Keeper Cory Dotson had seven saves. The entire team played an amazing game that was a true pleasure to watch. They exhibited good ball handling skills and a real sense of teamwork as they passed the ball deftly down the field. I look forward to seeing more of that kind of teamwork in the future.

The JV Jays were not as fortunate with the outcome of their game, but considering they played seven against eleven they did a PHENONINAL job!! Branson brought first blood just three minute in. The JV team was not to be shut out though, Cory Day got an unassisted boot past the Pirate keeper to tie the score with just seven minutes left in the half. Thus, the game remained tied, 1-1 at the half time whistle.
The second half saw the Pirates score 2 more goals and brought the final score to 1-3, Branson. Considering the circumstances, the JV team comes home winners in my book. They played 4 down with only one substitution at the half for the entire game. Keeper Nic Yonter had a fantastic 20 saves at the end of the game.

The entire Jay team should be proud of their efforts, I know we are. Special, “Thanks” to the Student Cheering section that has made it to most of the matches, your support is GREATLY appreciated!
The Blue Jays play at home tonight , Tuesday, September 16th against Bolivar. JV game will start at 4:30 with the Varsity game following afterward. GO JAYS!!!!

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