Decatur FC beats UFA Gunners 2-0
Maggie Wadsworth scored both goals for Decatur FC against the UFA Gunners on May Photo via decaturfc Decatur FC defeated another Southeast Conference rival with a - win over the United Futbol Academy UFA Gunners on May The win continues an undefeated streak for Decatur FC this season The band is ranked first in the Southeast Conference of the Women s Premier Soccer League WPSL Last season Decatur beat the Gunners in their final encounter - with a goal from defender Aniyah Collier in the last minute of stoppage time From the start Decatur FC played with momentum attacking every ball and putting pressure on UFA scoring its first goal about seconds into the competition After a limited passes in the box and a deflected shot forward Maggie Wadsworth soared the ball past the net and into the goal bringing the total to - As the first half of the encounter progressed Decatur FC continued playing well UFA had a limited runs and opportunities in the half but were unable to result Defender Micah Bryant prevented a UFA breakaway when she stole the ball from a striker she went one on one with As the first half went on Decatur FC also missed a decent amount of shots on goal and the UFA goalkeeper saved numerous good shots The momentum that the crew started with was still there but dwindled a little after they took the lead It s kind of strange to be in the encounter being up so early So you sort of go through the event knowing that you ve already got it Decatur FC Coach Campbell Chapman reported You sort of take the foot off the pedal a little bit because we re already leading And at times I think we have to have a better sense of urgency to get another goal The first half ended with Decatur FC up - UFA started off the second half creating numerous opportunities for themselves Their striker had an open shot on goal into the upper corner but it was beautifully saved by Decatur FC goalkeeper Nikki Bidun This is definitely our biggest competition yet I think we definitely stepped up and the atmosphere was great Bidun mentioned I m happy with how it went and obviously there were only a couple moments for me to really do my work The backline did a great job Decatur FC picked back up their momentum and kept creating chances to increase their lead in the second half Forward Dylan Driver made a quick run down the left sideline and took a shot on goal but it was saved by UFA s keeper There were other scoring opportunities that did not fully connect like shots and headers that went just over the crossbar But one scoring opportunity made it through During the second half Wadsworth struck the ball past the keeper into the back of the net making her second goal of the night I ve been coaching Maggie since she was years old and she dependably has a great eye for the goal She s a natural goal scorer She doesn t panic Chapman mentioned She s a finisher and just scores goals That s what she loves to do and that s the reason she s on the club The battle ended with Decatur FC beating UFA - beating the toughest unit they ve been up against all season Decatur will take on Chattanooga FC next on June away in Chattanooga The post Decatur FC beats UFA Gunners - appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
