Team Israel is impressive in their Season Opener.

Team "Israel" defeated team "Paraguay" Friday night in a 2-0 shutout. The only goal of the first half goal came ten minutes into the game on a passing shot from Kayla Daniels. Team Israel maintained possession probably 2/3 of the first half limiting Israel's goal keeper, Michelle Grissom to only a single touch.

Team Paraguay came back the second period with new determination, generating several shots on goal. Team Israel's second half goal keeper, Allison Walters, managed to swallow up or deflect every one. Five minutes into the second half, Michelle Grissom dribbled through several Paraguay defenders and put the ball in the back of the net to put Team Israel up 2 to zip. Grissom, Jackson and Daniels had several more runs on goal but Paraguay's goalie managed to keep the ball out of the net for the remainder of the period.

Coach Grissom made comments after the game. "It was a good win. The players all played hard. We had some brilliant individual plays and good individual efforts. But we need to work more as a team if we are going to continue to be successful in this league."

Michelle Grissom was selected player of the day by the coaching staff.

Team Israel faces a tough "Team Tunisia" in an early 8:30 game Next Saturday. Then turn around and face Mali Sunday afternoon at 1:30, a makeup game from the September 17th rainout.