And it opened with a bang folks. Kickapoo traveled to Lebanon on Wednesday evening to face the Yellowjackets. The game was scoreless after regulation and two overtime periods, leading to penalty kicks under the new rules aimed at avoiding ties in regular season play (not including tournaments)
The Yellowjackets prevailed in PK’s, winning on the 8th kick, to earn the 1-0 win. Stephanie Fore got the winner, putting her shot past the keeper.
The 5th-ranked Yellowjackets take an early lead in the Ozark Conference race 
Here’s the summary of the 8 shooters:
Lebanon miss
Kickapoo made
Lebanon made
Kickapoo made
Lebanon miss
Kickapoo made
Lebanon made
Kickapoo blocked (Roam)
Lebanon made
Kickapoo miss
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3-3
Sudden victory
Kickapoo miss
Lebanon blocked
Kickapoo blocked (McCutcheon)
Lebanon miss
Kickapoo miss
Lebanon Stephanie Fore
3 Comments
It would be interesting to hear what people think about this new rule change.
Regardless of rule opinions though, sounds like quite an exciting battle between two tough teams.
I’m all for the rule. Some of Camdenton’s most exciting wins and unfortunate losses have come through shootouts. My only advice about them (and I learned this the hard way) is to make certain you have the 2007-2008 NFHS soccer rules book at the soccer field when you are playing because there are a large number of officials who have their own ideas on how to run a p.k. shootout. Two years ago, I forgot my book and we ended up with an official who completely butchered the procedure and after we were still tied after the 10th shooter, he made my goalie take the 11th kick and all of my discussing with him how that’s not how it goes was to no avail since I had no proof with me. Also, if you are playing a team from another state, make certain that they know the Missouri rules on the shootouts. Some states don’t use the sudden death approach to the second round of five shooters after the first five. But again, I love the rule and will love the rule probably until we play really well against a team that’s better than us and we force a tie and then lose in a shootout.
That is a great point Coach Hunter. I think I heard about a similar misunderstanding taking place recently as well. I have heard some people point out that sometimes soccer games are even, and shots from the mark are not a fair measurement of who has the better squad. I’ve also heard comments made regarding the preparation benefits to having shots from the mark prior to district tournament matches. In my mind, both opinions are valid, and I think it’s quite an interesting topic among players, coaches, and fans. Rule changes always make for interesting conversation.
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