BRADENTON, Fla. – Oklahoma Energy FC got off to a quick start and then never looked back, claiming the U12 Girls Super Y title with a 5-1 win over Nationals at IMG Academy on Tuesday morning.

Energy FC forced a save out of McKinley Berry in the third minute, after a clever shot attempting to chip the keeper did not quite have enough on it. Berry jumped up well, smartly parrying the ball forward, and then gathering it quickly to stop any rebound.

Northrup was having a strong game early, forced into another high save in the eighth minute she acquitted herself well again. It was clear that was a tactic from Energy FC, one that can work well in this age group, but Berry was not daunted, doing well against those high shots.

In the ninth minute Oklahoma broke through to open the scoring, thanks to a perfect square ball going to the far post. That saw Berry forced to the ball, leaving the space open for Denae Hobson to control and then run at goal, squeezing it in from a tight angle.

Less than one minute later Energy FC doubled its lead, firmly taking control of the match as that high shot play resulted in the second. Outside the box, the ball fell to Ana Vigil who took a touch, looked up and then hit an impressive shot over the keeper.

A high ball into the box made it three for Energy FC in the 14th minute as the Nationals defense just couldn’t get the ball clear. The ball bounced around in the box, before Hobson was able to run on to the ball and bundle it home asserting the Energy FC dominance.

Nationals started the second half well, getting down the Oklahoma wings to try and open up the Energy FC defense. They were able to get through in the opening minutes, but Grace Due was impressive in the Energy FC goal, keeping those early chances out.

The fourth goal for Energy FC came in the 52nd minute as a shot from distance just snuck past the keeper. It was a well-placed strike from Caitlin Keeling which was placed perfectly, just out of the reach of the keeper.

In the penultimate minute Energy FC added a fifth, in similar fashion to the first goal, as the ball was squared to the far post. Rakayla Coulter was the benefactor, tapping it from the far post to continue a strong performance.

Nationals pulled back a goal, getting what they deserved for their hard work, adding a goal with almost the last kick of the game. Chloe Wittbrodt was able to score the goal, getting on it at the far post, making it a 5-1 final score.