Revenge

The Hammaers first game of the playoffs was a rematch against Manchester City.  Apparently, Manchester City didn't take the loss very well and in lieu of describing the game as a rematch, they were calling it Revenge.

The Hammers arrived and were ready to go.

Connor with a throw in looking out and seeing Graham and Brooks from his school.

And, another. Doing a great job working the ball down the field.

Jackson always positioned himself next to Coach Jason.  We are not sure if he ever said anything to him but he was always there letting him know he was ready to get back in the game.  Jackson was hit several times in the head during the season so he became a little tentative on the field.  

After getting hit in the head by a throw in, Connor took a break.

It was very rare that both of the boys were on the sidelines as they would usually sub for each other or Chase but I appreciate this picture of both of them together.  

Manchester City fought hard but the Hammers got a goal late in the second half from around mid-field from Will that secured the victory.  He had snuck up from his position on defense and coach Jason was yelling for him to not kick but little did he know that the goal keeper couldn't catch up with it.

The Hammers are on to the next game.

One of the Manchester City players that we knew was crying and so upset over the loss and couldn't participate in the pizza party that the team had planned.  We felt so bad for him but are thankful that our boys can appreciate the fun in the game and leave it in on the field.  To be honest, the boys were excited about the victory but more importantly the camaraderie and the new friends that they had met.