2009 Nike Friendlies - Day 2

VA Rush Nike - 0
Legacy - 1

Heartbreak! That is the only way to describe this game. After having the better play, possession and having a sweet goal called off, the Nike boys end up losing 1-0 on a goal in the last two minutes of play. The legacy was on the defensive right from the beginning as the Nike boys was aggressive in the attack and kept pressure on the Legacy goal. The first half ended 0-0 but was dominated on by Rush.
The second half was the story of two plays. The first was a called back goal for the Nike boys. Brett sent a ball into the box where Wes headed the ball into the goal. The celebration began until everyone saw the flag was raised. The Nike boys continued to pressure the Legacy until the last few minutes of the game when the Legacy slipped a ball into the back of the Nike net. This was one that slipped away.

2009 Nike Friendlies - Day 1

VA Rush Nike - 1
Bethesda - 3

Day 1 of the Nike Friendlies saw the U-15 Rush Nike boys take on the Bethesda Maryland boys. The Bethesda team took the early lead 1 - 0, with a shot that just slipped under an outstretched Lally. The lead did not last for long. The equalizer came off of header by Kerby that found the back of the net. Two quick goals in succession by Bethesda made the score 3-1 at the half. The Nike boys came back with a strong effort and a scoreless second half. Final score Bethesda 3 - Rush Nike 1.

VA Rush Nike - 0
Richmond Strikers - 0

With the temperatures in the low 90's, the Nike boys took to the pitch for the second game of the day against a well known opponent, the Richmond Strikers. The Nike boys came out blazing with an early run down the touchline by Phil. A cross into the box skipped in front of the keeper straight to Brett on the back post. A shot on goal from a tight angle missed and after a rebound effort the Strikers cleared. Some good defensive play by both squads and lost scoring opportunities were the story of this match as the game ended Rush Nike 0 - Strikers 0. The Rush Nike boys ended the first of day of play at the Friendlies 0-1-1.