Sonoma Halloween Tournament
Sonoma - Sat 10/31
Livermore Pythons Vs Firebirds
The Livermore Pythons made an excellent start in the Sonoma Halloween Tournament. Every
Livermore player worked hard in the heavy, muddy conditions and they were justly rewarded. The
first half was tough and the teams were evenly matched and, in fact, the Firebirds would have been
ahead at half time had they not been offside. The second half was very different and the Pythons were
clearly the dominant team. Kevin Russo scored the first goal for Livermore. A Python shot was
deflected to Greg Napolitano who trapped the ball, passed to Kevin Russo who then made no mistake
in shooting and scoring. A few minutes later Jeffery Pennewell collected the ball in his own half and
took the ball way down the field. His cross resulted in a scramble close to the penalty spot and Scott
Lassey finally got a strong foot to it and slid the ball to the left of the keeper to score. Livermore
pressed and pressed ahead some more and three offsides later Scott Lassey, after an assist from Justin
Erspamer, took a long shot to the top right of the goal and made it 3-0.
Goals By:
Scott Lassey (2), Kevin Russo
Result: Livermore Pythons 3, Firebirds 0
Livermore Pythons Vs Blackhawks
This was a rough physical game and the Pythons were clearly at a disadvantage to a larger more
powerful team. The Blackhawks dispatched their first opponents 7-0 and quickly took the lead against
the Pythons. But Livermore dug in and fought to avoid further goals and by half time it was still 1-0.
The second half was tougher still but the Pythons gave up only two more goals.
Result: Livermore Pythons 0 Blackhawks 3
Livermore Pythons Vs. Sonoma Alliance
The Pythons needed to win to advance to the consolation round and they knew that this team was
beaten 7-0 by the Blackhawks but the Pythons only gave up 3 goals - so expectations were high that
they could win. Within a few minutes it was clear that it was not going to be easy to win and shortly
thereafter the Ball Hogs took the lead. Three more goals later the game was over and the Pythons
were out of the tournament
Goals By:
Result: Livermore Pythons 0 Sonoma Alliance 4
SUMMARY
The Pythons had a good tournament, started well but were overpowered by two stronger more
physical teams. Scott Lassey and Kevin Russo scored goals and Kenneth Hansen in defense and also
attack and Danny Upp in goal were outstanding.
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