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The Quartz Hill Rebels earned a big win at Highland High School on Friday the 13th. The importance of the rivalry match could be felt from the moment that you walked into the bulldogs’ field. A large away crowd was present to support their Rebels in this rivalry match.
The match begins with both teams trying to dictate the pace of the game. The Rebels were able to maintain order in the back line and fought off multiple offensive attacks from the Bulldogs. Quartz Hill were able to counterattack the Bulldogs from all sides of the field. The speed of the wingers allowed for multiple opportunities from the forwards and attacking midfielders to move up closer to the box and by doing so, forcing defenders to step up and allowing the forwards move into more scoring opportunities.
In the 20th minute of the first half, the bulldogs defense were able to clear a dangerous ball inside the box, however, Victor Jimenez was able to pass the ball to Jaxson Oliver, whom took a long shot from about 40 yards away to score a screamer! The away crowd were so loud that you would of thought that this was a home game for the Rebels.
Video provided in courtesy by QHHS parent.
For the remainder of the first half, the Bulldogs would become more offensive and tested Nolan Rielly (Goalkeeper) multiple times just to be denied and at the end of the first half, the score would stand at one to nil (1-0).
The beginning of the second half started with a substitution of the goalkeeper by the Rebels, Divontae Williams would get the call to defend the Rebels' net. The Rebels continue to control the midfield and were able to continue catch the Bulldogs on a 3 vs 3 in where, Victor Jimenez made a pass to Damien Montoya whom took a flair shot to place it out of the reach of the Bulldogs' goalkeeper and had the Rebels leading by 2-0.
Video provided in courtesy by QHHS parent.
In the 20th minute of the second half, the Bulldogs answered with a long range shot that was out of the reach of the goalkeeper and made the score 2-1. The home crowd started to cheer the home team and the level of play from both teams was very entertaining.
The third goal for the Rebels came from the right side of the field, when Evan Kurian infiltrated the box and avoided a slide tackle, stopped the ball, looked up, and passed the ball to Kaylon William, whom perfectly sent it pass the keeper to put the Rebels up 3-1.
Video provided in courtesy by QHHS parent.
Access to game photos click on the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3t1sk3bp3x2zjqw/AACdiMeROsYh3uppwlD2KI3za?dl=0
The Rebels will travel to Pete Knight High School on Wednesday the 18th at 4:30 PM.