Cascade soccer team upset by Chelan in overtime

Chelan dominated the Caribou Trail League for a number of years, but last year, Cascade rolled through the league undefeated. So when Chelan came to Cascade on April 12, it figured to be a spirited match, but certainly a game the Kodiaks should win.
It did not turn out that way as the game ended tied in regulation 1-1. It stayed that way through one “golden goal” five-minute overtime. But, through the second overtime, Chelan was able to find the net for the winning score.
After the game, you could hear the Chelan coach saying, “against all odds.”
“We had the majority of the play this game. It’s disappointing to lose to them. Hopefully it will be a wake up call for our guys. We didn’t play very well today,” said Cascade Co-Head Coach Pete Spiegel.
Spiegel said sometimes soccer is about who makes the fewest mistakes. On this day, Cascade made more.
“We lost the ball in the middle third of the field way too often. Just gave them the ball in places where they are going to start off being dangerous, and we’re down numbers,” Spiegel said. “I think the first thing we have to do is really clean that area up. I don’t know how many times we would settle the ball and they would come onto and have a run at us. That is really difficult to defend.”
Defending the middle third was hallmark of last year undefeated squad, but not so much against Chelan.
“We controlled the middle third, but did not do a good job of controlling that. They have some good players so let’s give them credit. They are a decent team but that is not the sort of game we should lose,” Spiegel said. “We get another crack at them. We’ll have a good game when we play them next. I can guarantee you that.”
Cascade’s lone goal was scored by Jose Rivera.  
On April 10, Cascade hosted Omak. The Kodiaks dominated for the 5-0 win.
“Omak isn’t the greatest squad. They are a building program. They didn’t have quite the skill,” Spiegel said.
Raul Mata had two goals. Also scoring was Danny Sandoval. Ricky Barragan and Aden Acedo.
Cascade (2-1, 7-3) played at Okanogan (1-2, 5-3-1) on April 17. Results were not available before press time. On Thursday, Cascade plays at Cashmere (2-1, 5-3). On Saturday, they host Okanogan. On Monday, they play at 2B Manson.
“Okanogan is doing well. They always come with good athletes. Not the best skilled athletes, but good competitors. Going there is always a difficult game. It will be a tough week,” Spiegel said.
Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.