MBS Clearwater Set For Day 3

Major Beach Soccer Feature

Saturday, July 13, 2013

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Saturday was not as lucky as the opening day for the teams participating in the 2013 Clearwater Major Beach Soccer Qualifier. After a few minutes of small showers early in the day, a thunderstorm let loose resulting in a 30-minute rain delay.

The drizzle continued all day, but it made for compact sand that allowed for a faster game among less experienced teams. The weather didn’t dampen the players‘ spirits; the action was as exciting as always.

In the Co-Ed Open Division, the White Shoes and Goggles dropped two heartbreaking games, 4-3 against IABS Yello and 3-2 against Sand Blind. Though they played well, they couldn’t maintain the balance.

“Who knows! Maybe it’s all these early games, but you don’t realize how tired running on the sand makes you,” one player said after cramping.

Later that day in the Women’s Open, two veteran teams tried to secure their spots at the national championship. Lakeland Reality won their opener 6-1, but their form did not continue to the second match where they were defeated 8-6. KMB3 had similar luck, dropping their first 8-0, but were able to find their footing and take an 8-6 win.

“The weather could have been better, but it was still a great day for some fun in the sand. I always enjoy watching the teams adapt as the games go on,” Major Beach Soccer Director Peter Mellor said.

The U12 and U10 finals set for tomorrow have been decided. In the U10 Co-ed division Auburndale will take on the Sandstorm. In the girls final it will be the Hotshots taking on the Fishhawks.

In the U12 finals it will be the Sand Vipers taking on the Chargers after both teams qualified through tiebreakers.

Registration is still open for the Ft. Myers Major Beach Soccer Qualifier. To secure your place on the beach visit www.majorbeachsoccer.com.