Team Chicago Academy-Bahia has gotten off to a great start in the IYSA State Cup U12G Division. The Bahia opened up with a 5-1 win versus a very determined Jogo Bonito team. The first half ended in a 1-1 tie.

The IYSA U12 State Cup is played as a 9v9 competition while Bahia has played 11v11 all year. This combined with very difficult field conditions meant that Bahia needed to make some adjustments in the first half. However, the second half proved to be much better and was a great team effort.

With the exception of one mishap in the first half the defense did a fantastic job shutting down Jogo Bonito. The midfield did a much better job keeping possession of the ball which created many scoring opportunities. Sarah Davies had two goals followed by Sophia Majher, Zaira Solis and Katie Murphy each netting a goal.

Next up for Bahia in State Cup play is a game on Saturday in Rockford versus Chicago Lakefront and then on Sunday versus TCSA Premier Black.