Lions Repay Rangers with a Come from Behind Win

Wed, Jan 24th - The Lions on the road for the second game in a row took on Nordhoff in Ranger territory. for the second year in a row the Lions revenged a loss to Nordhoff with a resounding victory. Nordhoff grabbed an early lead converting on a cornerkick in the 5th minute. The Lions were held scoreles for the first half although out shooting their opponents 6-3. In the 60th minute the Rangers physical play hurt them when the surrendered a free kick 25 yards out and then surrendered the the game tying goal as Kelsea Smith took the kick. This ended a 237 minute scoreless streak for OC. Nine minutes later Kristen Clark made a long pass to Kelly Johnson's foot who turned, split two defenders and looped a through ball to Kelsea. Smith ran down the ball, separating from the defenders, and placed the ball over the charging goalkeeper's reach to score the game winner. Kelsea now has # goals for the season. Kelly and Kristen have 5 and 1 assists respectively for the seson.