Nathan Lamb (right) was bouncing in practice, but Tuesday was denied by the wretched weather conditions. (Robert Pelant photo)
The weather gods were not on Coupeville’s side.
Playing on a muddy field full of puddles Tuesday, the Wolf boys’ soccer squad out-shot host Friday Harbor by ten shots, yet came away with a disappointing 1-0 loss to open the new season.
Coupeville banged away for 22 shots on goal, but the biggest heart-breaker came with ten minutes to play, when nature, and not the Wolverine goalie, stopped Nathan Lamb from tying the game.
“Nathan beat their keeper with a shot,” Coupeville coach Paul Mendes said. “The ball was hit with plenty of power and was about to cross the goal line when it was stopped by a mud puddle.
“It was one of those nights…”
Despite the soggy conditions — the Wolf girls’ tennis squad had been scheduled to travel with the booters, but changed plans earlier in the day after hearing the forecast — Coupeville mounted numerous charges.
It wasn’t to be, however, and Friday Harbor got the only goal it needed from Michael Hoeler on a scramble in the goal mouth in the 22nd minute of the game.
“A hard fought game, right to the end,” Mendes said. “We look forward to playing them again later in the season.”
The two non-conference foes play the rematch on Whidbey Island Wednesday, April 17.
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