It was a good game with a lot of change of possession as the two teams worked to get the better of the other. We played a competitive first half but Lansing Catholic edged the possession battle.
In the second half we played with a bit more calm and patience and that seemed to help us find some form that really challenged LC. In the latter stages of the game we really kept the pressure on and looked ready to score a couple of times. Then early in the second Jose Carlos drew a penalty. Tony Velasco stepped up to take the shot form the spot. The shot was well-placed but the keeper guessed correctly to deny us the goal. Finally, we got one when Marco Riesco De Castro made an inspired run down the left with the ball and turned it in towards goal along the goal line. Then, as the defense closed in he placed a sharp cut-back to Zane Sarka who slipped in and smacked the ball point blank, into the net. With several minutes remaining we continued to threaten but just were not able to even it up. Despite that it was a good match for us. We learn from it and move on looking for a strong finish with the matches still to play. 

Second game of the CAAC Bronze Cup is Wednesday, October 6, at St. Johns.

Stats at a Glance
Ionia 1 - Lansing Catholic 3
Shots: 5

Goals:
Zane Sarka 1

Assists:
Marco Riesco De Castro 1

Kyle Jones - Had 7 saves. 

Overall Record: 10-5-0
Conference Record: 3-2-0