Cucuy FC - Chelsea 5:1 (0:1)
Most of the Chelsea’s squad must had been called up to international duties for the game Germany vs. England, as they showed up a man short. I feel like an old record now, but taking care of goal scoring opportunities will be our priority for the pre-season camp. We WILL start converting our chances! Anyway, Cucuy FC enjoyed a majority of the ball possession throughout the match, but failed to score (at least in the first half). On the other hand, Chelsea took one counter attack, and Drogba finds a loose ball among our four defenders and scores, 0:1. Half time showed some excitement as well. Apparently, Carvalho gets red-carded during the break for verbally attack on the referee. Not good… Second half, Chelsea started to wear down in their back lines leaving Cary open. He showed us some good old Cary’s speed and finish 2 for 2, 2:1. Three more goals were added by Karol before the end.
Karol (3), Cary (2)
MVP: Cary
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Cucuy FC No Match for Locos’ Efficiency
Cucuy FC - Los Cholos Locos 0:3 (0:2)
Failing to convert on several occasions proved to be fatal for Cucuy FC. After watching this game, one could easily say that having abundance of chances does not automatically guarantee a victory as Cucuy FC played level matched against the young side. To Los Cholos Locos credit, taking five shots and all being a goal scoring cracks means either you are very lucky or pretty darn good. In this case it was a scoring ability of our opponent that made a tipping difference in the outcome. I must say that Carl, having a first game between pipes since the injury, prevented even worse. When several times he made great dives to stop the ball getting into back of our net. He definitely earned the MVP.
Goals: 0
MVP: Carl
Failing to convert on several occasions proved to be fatal for Cucuy FC. After watching this game, one could easily say that having abundance of chances does not automatically guarantee a victory as Cucuy FC played level matched against the young side. To Los Cholos Locos credit, taking five shots and all being a goal scoring cracks means either you are very lucky or pretty darn good. In this case it was a scoring ability of our opponent that made a tipping difference in the outcome. I must say that Carl, having a first game between pipes since the injury, prevented even worse. When several times he made great dives to stop the ball getting into back of our net. He definitely earned the MVP.
Goals: 0
MVP: Carl
Cucuy Beats All Footballers
Cucuy FC - All Footballers Conf. 4:2
Being resilient pays off, especially when you play against 10-men team. All Footballers started short a player and they selected their tactics accordingly. They packed their defensive half and kept a lonely striker to raise a havoc in our defensive lines. From the start Cucuy FC controlled the play for the most part, but failed to capitalized on several early opportunities that resulted from series of nice passes and outside runs. Our lack of finishing got punished by one of the seldom ventures of Footballers striker into our half with a shot from 35 yards out. Cory got caught well out of position, 1:0. Few minutes later Schluni managed to bring us onto level terms almost single handedly, when his cross/shot sailed over the keeper into a far corner, 1:1. All Footballers seized the moment and scored on us after a strong run through the middle and flick into our box, Cory spilling the rebound; 1:2. It seemed like our passing game was not going to break down the defensive wall, so something different had to be tried. A long cross from the back into Jonathan’s stride, a quick flick to Ben, shot saved by a keeper, and a cat-like reaction by Andrew heading the ball into back of the net; 2:2. During this time All Footballers were in full strength. A penalty should have been awarded to Cucuy FC, as a result of intentional handball inside the penalty area by All Footballers. The referee managed to pull the kick outside the PK box; at least he booked the offender. Cory made up for his early lack of concentration with an excellent save when he erased a one-on-one opportunity. Way to keep us in the game! The second half Cucuy FC came out with more piss and vinegar. Ben made a timely run up the middle beating the offside trap. As a last resort, the defender tackled Ben from behind missing the ball. That should’ve been a direct red card, since he was the last man back. Anyway, the referee gave the guy a second yellow and showed him off the pitch. All Footballers were back to 10 men. Cucuy FC used the available room to their advantage and managed to place several shots on the frame. One of them, a low shot, deflected by the keeper, straight into Andrew’s path, which he clinically tapped in for his second goal of the game; 3:2. Good job picking up the garbage… The game was far from decided, as All Footballers made several good charging runs through our lines. On one of those counters Brent had to turn on his afterburners and chase down their forward to deliver a terrific tackle as the guy was taking a shot. To commemorate this defensive play of the game we should all shave our heads for the next match. Scotty eventually decided that a goal difference was too close for comfort. He took matters onto his own feet, dribbled down the middle, took a shot beating the keeper Dempsey style; 4:2. I don’t remember their keeper having a British accent. With series of great defensive plays, never giving up and adding a goal as a cherry on top earned Scotty the MVP of the match. Hats off to All Footballers to keeping us honest throughout the game even playing with man short for the most part.
Goals: Andrew (2), Scotty, Schluni
MVP: Scotty
Being resilient pays off, especially when you play against 10-men team. All Footballers started short a player and they selected their tactics accordingly. They packed their defensive half and kept a lonely striker to raise a havoc in our defensive lines. From the start Cucuy FC controlled the play for the most part, but failed to capitalized on several early opportunities that resulted from series of nice passes and outside runs. Our lack of finishing got punished by one of the seldom ventures of Footballers striker into our half with a shot from 35 yards out. Cory got caught well out of position, 1:0. Few minutes later Schluni managed to bring us onto level terms almost single handedly, when his cross/shot sailed over the keeper into a far corner, 1:1. All Footballers seized the moment and scored on us after a strong run through the middle and flick into our box, Cory spilling the rebound; 1:2. It seemed like our passing game was not going to break down the defensive wall, so something different had to be tried. A long cross from the back into Jonathan’s stride, a quick flick to Ben, shot saved by a keeper, and a cat-like reaction by Andrew heading the ball into back of the net; 2:2. During this time All Footballers were in full strength. A penalty should have been awarded to Cucuy FC, as a result of intentional handball inside the penalty area by All Footballers. The referee managed to pull the kick outside the PK box; at least he booked the offender. Cory made up for his early lack of concentration with an excellent save when he erased a one-on-one opportunity. Way to keep us in the game! The second half Cucuy FC came out with more piss and vinegar. Ben made a timely run up the middle beating the offside trap. As a last resort, the defender tackled Ben from behind missing the ball. That should’ve been a direct red card, since he was the last man back. Anyway, the referee gave the guy a second yellow and showed him off the pitch. All Footballers were back to 10 men. Cucuy FC used the available room to their advantage and managed to place several shots on the frame. One of them, a low shot, deflected by the keeper, straight into Andrew’s path, which he clinically tapped in for his second goal of the game; 3:2. Good job picking up the garbage… The game was far from decided, as All Footballers made several good charging runs through our lines. On one of those counters Brent had to turn on his afterburners and chase down their forward to deliver a terrific tackle as the guy was taking a shot. To commemorate this defensive play of the game we should all shave our heads for the next match. Scotty eventually decided that a goal difference was too close for comfort. He took matters onto his own feet, dribbled down the middle, took a shot beating the keeper Dempsey style; 4:2. I don’t remember their keeper having a British accent. With series of great defensive plays, never giving up and adding a goal as a cherry on top earned Scotty the MVP of the match. Hats off to All Footballers to keeping us honest throughout the game even playing with man short for the most part.
Goals: Andrew (2), Scotty, Schluni
MVP: Scotty
Friday, June 11, 2010
Cucuy Blasts Rangers
Cucuy FC - Rangers FC 8:1
Shame on Karol for forgetting the primary jerseys and making Nick wearing a skin tight tank-top that did not leave too much to imagination. Cucuy FC started out quite offensively pinning the Rangers in their own third of the field, which resulted in first goal by Ben. The newcomer Jon, had a great inaugural game by working himself well into the offensive line rotation. Rangers showed some good ball control through the middle and up front, but any signs of attack were naturalized by our solid defensive line. Well, until the one breakaway, which Stan had under control up to the point when he tripped up and lost the foot race with the attacker; 1:1. From that point on, there was very little sign of Rangers and all Cucuy FC. Ben scored 4 goals by the half time mark and Andrew had one as well. The second half did not bring much of the change other than a strict red card issued to a Rangers player for running his mouth. Cucuy FC continued their offensive display and managed to add three more goals. One of them a laser beam cracker by Karol that squeezed into a right upper ninety corner. The game was eventually shortened by 10 minutes, as per Rangers request.
Goals: Ben (4), Karol (2), Andrew (1), ? (1)
MVP: Ben
Shame on Karol for forgetting the primary jerseys and making Nick wearing a skin tight tank-top that did not leave too much to imagination. Cucuy FC started out quite offensively pinning the Rangers in their own third of the field, which resulted in first goal by Ben. The newcomer Jon, had a great inaugural game by working himself well into the offensive line rotation. Rangers showed some good ball control through the middle and up front, but any signs of attack were naturalized by our solid defensive line. Well, until the one breakaway, which Stan had under control up to the point when he tripped up and lost the foot race with the attacker; 1:1. From that point on, there was very little sign of Rangers and all Cucuy FC. Ben scored 4 goals by the half time mark and Andrew had one as well. The second half did not bring much of the change other than a strict red card issued to a Rangers player for running his mouth. Cucuy FC continued their offensive display and managed to add three more goals. One of them a laser beam cracker by Karol that squeezed into a right upper ninety corner. The game was eventually shortened by 10 minutes, as per Rangers request.
Goals: Ben (4), Karol (2), Andrew (1), ? (1)
MVP: Ben
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