View From The Pali, Volume Four: Blues Draw Even With Rush

The continuing adventures of Charlie Naimo's Pali Blues soldiered on with a contest against the Colorado Rush at DCG Field #24 of Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City before 150.

While the win streak ended, the unbeaten streak rolled right along as the Blues drew 2-2 with Erik Bushey's Rush on a soggy pitch—the byproduct of inclement weather and rainstorms in the Rockies.

Pali goalkeeper Chante Sandiford made five saves of the day, while Krissy Tribbett made four stops for the Rush.

The Rush attack was led by midfielder Melissa Peck and forward Danielle Foxhoven, who each had a goal to show for it. As for the Blues, Ali Hawkins and Dani Toney continued their torrid run, each accounting for Pali's goals.

Match official Karen Abt was bent on laying down the law, issuing cautions to midfielder Kelly Browne, forward victoria Huster and former St. Louis Athletica defender Sarah Wagenfuhr of the Rush.

Pali's Christie Shaner also got booked for unsporting behavior on Saturday.

Team Statistics:

  Team Statistics

Goals Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 1 1     2   Colorado Rush 1 1     2		Shots Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 3 3     6   Colorado Rush 4 4     8
Saves Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 2 3     5   Colorado Rush 2 2     4		Fouls Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 4 6     10   Colorado Rush 6 3     9
Offsides Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 0 1     1   Colorado Rush 1 1     2		Corners Half1 Half2 OT1 OT2 Final   Pali Blues 2 3     5   Colorado Rush 0 3     3

W-League Western Conference Stadings:

Western Conference	Overall							Home					Away
	Pts	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA	W	L	T	GF	GA
01. Pali Blues	7	3	2	0	1	6	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	5	3
02. Vancouver Whitecaps	5	3	1	0	2	3	2	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	2	1	1
03. Colorado Rush	3	3	0	0	3	3	3	0	0	3	3	3	0	0	0	0	0
04. Seattle Sounders	3	3	0	0	3	3	3	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	2	2	2
05. Colorado Force	3	5	0	2	3	5	8	0	1	2	3	5	0	1	1	2	3
06. Santa Clarita Blue Heat	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

With the draw, Pali Blues improves to 2-0-1 and is two points to the good of second-place Vancouver.
Pali will look to get back on the winning track when they take on the Seattle Sounders on Thursday, June 17 at the Stadium by the Sea, on the campus of Palisades Charter High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PTF

Next Issue: Volume Five, June 18, 2010