The Bulldogs traveled away to face the Knights Tuesday evening winning 3-1.
The field was wet from a light shower so we knew we would have to adjust to the conditions during warm ups. The game started a little shaky for Batesville and South Dearborn was able to score a goal with 30.29 on the clock for an early lead. A ball was placed through the defensive line and a player broke free from his man allowing a close shot on goal. Luckily, we were able to stay composed and focused on our game. We did well to possess and connect combination passes throughout the field, but we struggled to finish. With just 2.04 in the half Michael Ripperger played a through ball to Ian Yorn with a nice placed shot to the right side of the net. We outshot the Knights 12 to 4 first half.
Second half started strong and 17.40 Salvador Blanco ripped a shot and it deflected off the keeper. Michael Ripperger crashed in and finished. The final goal started with Zach Harmeyer on the left wing at midfield, containing his mark, and stealing the ball and played a low leading pass for a breakaway on goal for Michael Ripperger. Final Score 3-1 Batesville Win.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Kyle Hunteman.