First Half

Noelle Lemos scores for Benicia in the 31st minute from an Emily Smith cross. Finishing in the 6 yd. box to the far left post.

Rio evens the score on a PK awarded for a trip in the box in the 35th minute. Goal by Sherene Thompson.

Second Half

No scoring in this half as Rio controls most of the play with Benicia in a 3-5-1 set. Few shots taken and the score is tied at the end of regulation.

Overtime

The first 10 minute overtime leaves the score at 1-1, but Benicia seems to have regained the edge with four shots taken. Jenna Minahen crosses a perfect header ball into the 6 and Noelle finishes the ball for an apparent goal late in the first overtime period. The goal is called back on a questionable offside call.

Seven minutes into the second 10 minute overtime, Noelle Lemos takes a pass from Emily Smith at about 20 yards out and fights through three defenders for a left footed finish and the game winner.

Benicia Girls are Champions of the CIF Division III
Congratulations Girls!!!