A shaky start and slow momentum caused Dinamo Turbine’s 7v7 to lose to K-2 Monday night at Griffith Park. The usually calm and possession heavy Turbine team were met with a skilled team that won challenges in the air and on the ground.

Turbine was set to win with Terra Simms starting in goal, Danielle Hanson controlling the defense and Rachel Nowlin topping the line up as Striker. Emily Coey and Erika Hexter worked the midfield creating several opportunities rattling K-2. “They’re not that good,” said Henson. But it was K-2, who pulled Turbine apart, opened the center and scored the first match point. “We need to be first to the ball and talk,” added Coey at half time.

As the second half began Turbine continued to struggle with their momentum. With Mandy Atkins substituting in as Goalkeeper, Simms returned to defense, pushing Hanson up into striking position. However, a series of defensive errors allowed K-2 to score a tricky goal leaving Turbine down 2-0. But it was Kristy Strange’s skillful volley into the K-2’s goal that put Turbine back in the game. Down by one, Hexter sends a corner kick in the crowded goalie box with Nowlin finishing it; tying the game up 2-2.

Less than 5 five minutes left in the game Turbine found their momentum and dominated the game. But a defense blunder awarded K-2’s striker the shoot the ended Turbine’s comeback. The final score 2-3. “If we would’ve started how we ended, we would’ve won,” said Hanson.

The next Dinamo Turbine 7v7 game is schedule for Monday, Aug. 30th at Griffith Park, 8:10pm.