U18's in Spain

by Geezaldinho Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:44 pm

The women's U18 team beat Sweden 2-nil in La Manga Spain.

The team is coached by ex-Wisconsin coach Dean Duerst, and has recruits Michelle Olivier and Charney Burke on the team.

No word on who played and how the game went.

by Geezaldinho Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:32 am

In the second game of the La Manga tournament, The USA beat Norway 1-0 on a goal by Laurie Nosbusch in the 4th minute (assist McCarty)

Michelle Olivier played the whole game, Charney Burke came in in the 56th.

Shots USA-Norway were 9-8 , fouls were 16-15

Friday they play the France u19 team for the tournament title.

by Geezaldinho Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:58 pm

This is on the French FA site.

The u18's tied France's u19 team today 1-1 in La Manga

The US scored in the 40th, the French answered in the 86th.

The US finishes with a 2-0-1 record.

Italy beat the Netherlands 2-1, which gives them a 3-0 record for the tournament, and the cup.

No word yet on who played or scored for the USA.

by Geezaldinho Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:27 pm

Scoring Summary:
1 2 F
USA 1 0 1
FRA 0 1 1

USA – Laurie Nosbusch (unassisted) 39th minute.
FRA – Julie Machart (unassisted) 78.

Lineups:
USA: 18-Caterine Parkhill; 2-Danielle Brunache, 4-Alyssa Pember (23-Ashley Rape, 28), 13-Whitney Sharp; 9-Camille Levin (14-Michelle Olivier, 46) 6-Katy Frierson, 10-Christine Nairn, 7-Casey Short, 11-Tiffany McCarty, 5-Lauren Alwine (22-Toni Pressley, 46), 12-Laurie Nosbusch (15-Beth West, 64).
Head Coach: Dean Duerst

Michelle Olivier came in in the 46th and got a caution in the 59th. Charney didn't play.

Maybe Dean Duerst will rethink that in the future.

U18's in Spain

U18's in Spain

USA 1 Norge 0

USA u18's 1 Netherlands u19's 1

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