Flash end Red Stars’ unbeaten start, 3-1

The Flash scored three goals inside 25 minutes after halftime to knock the Red Stars from their unbeaten perch with a 3-1 victory on Saturday night at Sahlen’s Stadium. Rookies dominated the day for both teams with Samantha Mewis, Elizabeth Eddy, and Jamia Fields scoring for the Flash with assists for Eddy and Lynn Williams. The Red Stars spoiled the shutout late on the 6th goal of the season from rookie and reigning Player of the Month.

“The goals were special. I’m proud of this team’s performance,” Flash coach Aaran Lines said.

Mewis got things started in the 51st minute on a beautiful counter attack. She was played in by Eddy who had received a beautiful switching pass by Eddy. Mewis ran on and cut to the left before unleashing a shot to give the Flash the lead.

The match remained tight until the 72nd minute when Fields again started the play, this time sending a straight ball to Williams who found Eddy in the penalty area. Eddy took a touch and then beat Michele Dalton to make it 2-0.

Fields took matters into her own hands for the third goal, lifting a 30-foot blast over several defenders and Dalton to make it 3-0.

The Red Stars score one in stoppage time. Chantel Jones stopped Vanessa DiBernardo’s penalty but Huerta scored on a scramble following the ensuing corner kick.

The Red Stars (4-1-3, 15 pts) remain in first place ahead of the World Cup break while the Flash (3-3-1, 10 pts) have won two straight to reach .500 for the first time this season.