Tinker varsity soccer records shut out in fourth straight win Published March 18, 2011 By Brandice J. O'Brien Tinker Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- It was brutal. If the disjointed action on the field didn't dampen spirits, the blistering wind and spitting mist made a worthwhile effort. The Tinker varsity soccer game March 13 against OKC Dynamo in southwest Oklahoma City was rough. Although Tinker ultimately won 2-0, their fourth consecutive win this season, Tinker didn't overcome its rough start until the second half. Neither team scored in the first half. Instead they ran the ball up and down the field, causing great frustration among players watching from the sidelines. Players roared their complaints -- their teammates were out of position allowing the opponent to gang up on those left behind, and they were holding the ball too long, which forced few options and lengthy passes. "Keep him busy," yelled someone from the sideline. "Don't stop in the middle," called another. In the first half, Tinker attempted 15 goals. Dynamos tried for nine. "C'mon guys, you're playing flat," yelled Armstrong Ekpete from the sidelines. "Play smart." Caleb Whittall agreed. "Attack!" he yelled. During halftime, Tinker goalie Carlos Liberos addressed his team, offering pointers. Although the players stepped onto the same field to start the second half, something was different -- they started playing as a team. Within the first five minutes of the second half, Jefferson Jensen made a play for the goal. It wasn't good, but it was the start of several worthy attempts. In the next 25 minutes, Tinker attempted four goals. Dynamos tried for nine. Thirty minutes into the second half, Brian Armstrong tripped over the Dynamos goalie, when the goalie came from behind. Tinker earned a free kick. Dustin vanCleave scored to put Tinker up 1-0.. Two minutes later the game was back in play. Dynamos attempted four more goals; none were good. Then, Aaron Calhoon swept in and scored the team's second goal, making the score 2-0.