Cat Fight Ends In Tie
By David Gravely
The Pulaski County Cougars and the Radford Bobcats faced off Tuesday at Radford High School in what was a tough and physical match up. In the end, a penalty kick by each team put the only points on the board as the game ended in an overtime tie.
During the first half both teams battled back and forth, but the goal keepers from both teams did their jobs and kept the game scoreless. While both teams had opportunities to score, the half would end deadlocked 0-0.
The second half started the same as the first, with neither team able to take advantage of open shots on goal and good runs. With 13:25 left in the game, Pulaski was awarded a penalty kick on the Radford goal. Cody Wright stepped up and capitalized, making the score 1-0 for the Cougars. The Bobcats went back on the attack, and with 6:50 remaining Radford was awarded a penalty kick of their own. Caleb Findley sent the ball towards the Cougars goal, and while Pulaski keeper Zack Willard did get a hand on the ball, it went in to tie the score at 1-1.
The time on the clock ran out with the score still tied, sending the game into overtime. In out of district contests, two five minute overtime periods are played in an attempt to break a tie. Both overtimes went scoreless, and the issue will have to be continued next Monday as the Bobcats travel to Pulaski for the return match.
"I thought we hustled more tonight, but we are still having problems capitalizing on our chances" said Cougar Head Coach Mike Price. "We had a couple of breakaways, set-pieces, and shots that were off target. I liked that we increased our offensive push in the second half, but I think we are still a step-off where we want to be. We have a couple of days to rest and work on improving some areas. It was a rough, physical game, and I think the majority of the guys handled themselves well despite the circumstances. We still need to exhibit some control out there."
The junior varsity contest was delayed due to lightning in the area, but in the end it ended in a scoreless tie. The two teams will meet again on Monday at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium. JV action is set to begin at 5:30, with the varsity action getting underway at 7 pm.
By David Gravely
The Pulaski County Cougars and the Radford Bobcats faced off Tuesday at Radford High School in what was a tough and physical match up. In the end, a penalty kick by each team put the only points on the board as the game ended in an overtime tie.
During the first half both teams battled back and forth, but the goal keepers from both teams did their jobs and kept the game scoreless. While both teams had opportunities to score, the half would end deadlocked 0-0.The second half started the same as the first, with neither team able to take advantage of open shots on goal and good runs. With 13:25 left in the game, Pulaski was awarded a penalty kick on the Radford goal. Cody Wright stepped up and capitalized, making the score 1-0 for the Cougars. The Bobcats went back on the attack, and with 6:50 remaining Radford was awarded a penalty kick of their own. Caleb Findley sent the ball towards the Cougars goal, and while Pulaski keeper Zack Willard did get a hand on the ball, it went in to tie the score at 1-1.
The time on the clock ran out with the score still tied, sending the game into overtime. In out of district contests, two five minute overtime periods are played in an attempt to break a tie. Both overtimes went scoreless, and the issue will have to be continued next Monday as the Bobcats travel to Pulaski for the return match.
"I thought we hustled more tonight, but we are still having problems capitalizing on our chances" said Cougar Head Coach Mike Price. "We had a couple of breakaways, set-pieces, and shots that were off target. I liked that we increased our offensive push in the second half, but I think we are still a step-off where we want to be. We have a couple of days to rest and work on improving some areas. It was a rough, physical game, and I think the majority of the guys handled themselves well despite the circumstances. We still need to exhibit some control out there."The junior varsity contest was delayed due to lightning in the area, but in the end it ended in a scoreless tie. The two teams will meet again on Monday at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium. JV action is set to begin at 5:30, with the varsity action getting underway at 7 pm.
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