Coppell: 2 - Flower Mound: 3
On a chilly Friday night, the Cowboys played their last district home game against the Flower Mound Jaguars. A win here would’ve put the Cowboys in contention for the first-place spot in the district, but unfortunately, the Cowboys suffered a 3-2 loss with the first-place team in the district.
The game got off to a very quick start, as Flower Mound would draw first blood early off of a corner kick. The corner would be whipped into the box, and the Flower Mound attacker beat the Cowboys' defense to the header and knocked the ball into the bottom corner of the net. However, the Cowboys would be quick to respond, as ten minutes later they would score the equalizing goal. Forward Sam Stone would shoot the ball from the edge of the box, but it would be blocked by the Flower Mound defender. Just as when the ball was about to trickle to the goalkeeper, forward Caeden Naef was able to dribble past the keeper and put it in the net.
The first half would continue to remain competitive, as both teams tried to break the deadlock. Unfortunately, the Jaguars would score again off of a cross. The Flower Mound attacker was positioned in front of the ball but was inexplicably able to volley it into the bottom corner, putting Flower Mound up 2-1. But just when they would fall again, the Cowboys would come back and equalize. After some quick one-touch passing down the right flank, forward Gareth Meza would cross the ball into the box. Out of all the attackers and midfielders joining the attack, it would be right-back Luis Mendez who won the header and scored the goal, capping off a 4-goal first half.
The second half would bear a much more physical game. Flower Mound would again score very early in the first half. After a series of lucky bounces, the ball would go over the Cowboy's defense to a wide-open Flower Mound attacker. One-on-one against the keeper, he was able to place the ball coolly into the goal, putting the Jaguars up 3-2. Playing against the wind in the second half, the Cowboys found it very difficult to connect passes and string attacks. The Cowboys would fight hard but were ultimately unable to equalize again. ]
This loss will hurt the Cowboys, as their chances of winning 1st in the district are over. However, they must move on as playoffs loom closer and closer and have the chance to potentially move up to second if they can beat Plano Senior in their final district game.
Tag(s): Varsity