The GU12 Mineola Mini-Mustangs came up a goal short in a physical and fast-paced game against the Port Washington Panthers. Port Washington’s goalkeeper consistently turned aside first half close-in shots by Mineola’s Christen Patalano and Allison Lamonica to keep the game scoreless at halftime. Taking advantage of a questionable non-call by the referee, the Panthers scored the game’s first goal on a play that appeared to be offsides. Minutes later, Mineola’s talented fullbacks, led by star center-back Jillian Palma appeared to trap their opponents offsides again, only to have a call not made again. Play continued, leading to a second Panthers goal and a 2-0 lead. Gretchen Keller’s perfectly placed free kick set up Alana Conroy’s first goal of the season to get Mineola on the scoreboard, but the Panthers quickly struck back with a terrific shot by a Port Washington midfielder that ripped by the gallant effort of Mineola keeper Cara Kennedy. The Mini’s never gave up and soon closed the gap again off a rocket of a shot by Lamonica. Mineola couldn’t come up with the equalizer and the game ended at 3-2.
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