Photos: Dutch Fall In Quarters

Last Thursday, Oct. 19, the Guilderland girls’ soccer team took to the pitch in the Section 2, Class AAA quarterfinals at home against Colonie. In a very physical matchup all game long, the Dutch couldn’t answer the late Garnett Raider goal and fell, 2-1.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Best foot forward: Guilderland’s Parker Steele brings the ball behind her head as she uses her momentum to throw the ball back in.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

One step ahead: Guilderland’s Marie Bogue is able to dribble the ball just in front of the Colonie defender in the first half. Bogue had the lone goal for the Dutch.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Coming in fast: Guilderland’s Isabella Ayers slides in to gather the ball with her hands as her teammate Ashlynn Boyce blocks the Colonie player.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Held back: Guilderland’s Ashlynn Boyce looks to dribble away but the Colonie player grabs hold of Boyce’s jersey.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Stepping in: Guilderland’s Madeline Fenwick steps in front of the Colonie player to get the ball back for the Dutch.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Taking on two: Guilderland’s Lucy Vattimo keeps her eyes on the ball as she defends the two Colonie players.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Going forward: Guilderland’s Avery Kerr looks down at the ball as she attempts to head towards goal.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Lean back: Guilderland’s Avery Kerr leaps up to trap the ball on her chest late in the second half.