Infinity's Mia Richardson (#3 blue) on her way to scoring a goal against the Exiles

Maricarmen Reyes and Abby Martinez battling United FC Black

Ava Gomez looking to pass against United

The So Cal Infinity '99 Blue GU10 split a double header as part of the opening day of the Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup 2010.

Infinity won its first game against Palos Verdes Soccer Club Exiles White 2- 0. However, their second match of the day found them on the losing end of a 2 – 1 score against United Futbol Club Black.

Infinity played in the Nike Flight's Bracket B as part of the Memorial Cup.  Their first game saw them face off against PVSC Exiles White. The first half saw early Exile challenges but soon turned to a opening half dominated by Infinity's ball control and passing attack. The half ended in a scoreless tie. Infinity players with shots on goal were Mia Richardson, Madison Kline, Maricarmen Reyes, Camille McDonnell, and Isabel Dehakiz.

The second half saw the stalemate broken in the 5^th minute. Infinity's McDonnell found a moving Kline on the right half of the area. Kline made quick, deft work of converting the effort into a goal giving her and her team the early 1 – 0 lead.

At the 11^th minute of the half, McDonnell again distributed the ball to a Richardson who's speed and perseverance were rewarded with a goal giving her team the lead and final result of 2 – 0.  This also gave Infinity 3 points in the bracket standings and poised for a run to the championship.  

The second half proved to be a defensive battle with opportunities just coming up shy until the 18^th minute of the half.  United found a set piece in the form of a corner on the right side. With a solid kick and a single touch, United broke the tie and went up 1 – 0 with just 7 minutes remaining in the match. Just a minute later, United capitalized on congestion and confusion in the Infinity area to tap in a second goal extending the lead 2 – 0.

At the 22^nd minute mark of the second half, Gomez delivered a fluid pass in stride to McDonnell who drilled a hole in the back of the net with her power shot narrowing the lead of United to 2 – 1.  However, the clock proved not to be an Infinity ally as time expired with United on top 2 – 1.

The second game against United Futbol Club Black proved more challenging for Infinity. With a bit of deja vu, the first half ended once again in a scoreless tie. However, Infinity players with scoring chances in the half were Ava Gomez, Daniela Moran, Camille McDonnell, Maricarmen Reyes, Madison Kline, and Jalene Buschini.

Final Score for Monday, May 31, 2010

SO CAL INFINITY (CAS)  2
UNITED FC BLACK MORALES   1