Aztecas - Cucuy FC 7:3 (4:1)
Mmh, so this one did not quite go as planned. And getting that many goals really sucks. I guess it doesn't help if half the team is missing or injured. Everyone that showed up put up their best efforts but we would have needed a little support to beat Aztecas. Highlight of the day was the 0:1 scored by Todd, how volleyed a goal kick by the Azteca keeper Stankovic-style into the net. CNate in goal had a thankless job but really picked up his game 2nd half and prevented things from getting worse for us.
Goals: Todd, Javier (2)
MVP: Todd
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Cucuy is Division Champion
Cucuy FC - XLR8 5:4 (1:1)
What a game! Three times XLR8 went ahead, and three times we came back. First half we had more possession and chances but XLR8 scored the first goal. Kyle had an amazing save on the first shot but had no chance on the second on the second. Then Patrick tied the game with a nice overlap on the right side for the 1:1 half time score.
Second half we came out to take a lead but maybe played a little to much offense. In any case, XLR8 scored two quick goals via long passes through the middle. After that it took us a few minutes to get back into game. XLR8 now played more defense and was hoping for more breakaways. Then out of nowhere, Cole took a long distance shot from the left side that sailed over the keeper's head into the far corner. An awesome shot. It was kind of like this one http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Eric-Hassli-scores-the-MLS-goal-of-the-season-so?urn=sow-wp2446
Suddenly, hope was back on our side. Then a few minutes later, almost from the same position, Javier took almost the same shot and tied the game. That was amazing.
Now we had the momentum, and XLR8 was getting tired, we had more possession, and the 4:3 was just a matter of time. But then XLR8 played another long pass, this time over our right side, followed by a cross and a diving header for the 3:4.
Now came Andrew's moment. Before that he came close to scoring a couple of times, and had a few nice setups. In any case, Andrew chased down a pass through the middle and got the ball passed the keeper somehow. Couldn't really tell what happened but the goal was in the net and we were back in the game.
With about 5 minutes left Javier got taken out by the bald defender, but the ref gave us the "advantage". Then the bald defender got up and took out another guy on our team, might have been Scotty. So the ref called this one, but then wanted the freekick where the first foul happened. Realizing that would have been a penalty, he put the freekick just outside the box. Karol took it, and put it in the upper left corner. In terms of speed and power, it might have been one of Karol's weakest freekicks. It kind of looked like it would barely make it to goal, but placement was perfect. What can I say, it was awesome.
Goals: Patrick, Cole, Javier, Andrew, Karol
MVP: Cole
What a game! Three times XLR8 went ahead, and three times we came back. First half we had more possession and chances but XLR8 scored the first goal. Kyle had an amazing save on the first shot but had no chance on the second on the second. Then Patrick tied the game with a nice overlap on the right side for the 1:1 half time score.
Second half we came out to take a lead but maybe played a little to much offense. In any case, XLR8 scored two quick goals via long passes through the middle. After that it took us a few minutes to get back into game. XLR8 now played more defense and was hoping for more breakaways. Then out of nowhere, Cole took a long distance shot from the left side that sailed over the keeper's head into the far corner. An awesome shot. It was kind of like this one http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Eric-Hassli-scores-the-MLS-goal-of-the-season-so?urn=sow-wp2446
Suddenly, hope was back on our side. Then a few minutes later, almost from the same position, Javier took almost the same shot and tied the game. That was amazing.
Now we had the momentum, and XLR8 was getting tired, we had more possession, and the 4:3 was just a matter of time. But then XLR8 played another long pass, this time over our right side, followed by a cross and a diving header for the 3:4.
Now came Andrew's moment. Before that he came close to scoring a couple of times, and had a few nice setups. In any case, Andrew chased down a pass through the middle and got the ball passed the keeper somehow. Couldn't really tell what happened but the goal was in the net and we were back in the game.
With about 5 minutes left Javier got taken out by the bald defender, but the ref gave us the "advantage". Then the bald defender got up and took out another guy on our team, might have been Scotty. So the ref called this one, but then wanted the freekick where the first foul happened. Realizing that would have been a penalty, he put the freekick just outside the box. Karol took it, and put it in the upper left corner. In terms of speed and power, it might have been one of Karol's weakest freekicks. It kind of looked like it would barely make it to goal, but placement was perfect. What can I say, it was awesome.
Goals: Patrick, Cole, Javier, Andrew, Karol
MVP: Cole
Monday, June 6, 2011
Great Game Against Queretaro Ends in Tie
Cucuy FC - Queretaro 2:2 (0:0)
We knew this one was going to be tough, playing in a toasty 95 degrees with just one sub. Last time we met we had a full squad and barely beat them 1:0. Queretaro scored the first goal but it was called offside. On their end, we had two great chance through Patrick, who got an elbow to the face, and Cole who was pushed into the ground, without any call. After a mistake by the sweeper I could have scored the first goal but the keeper saved it.
Second half we had a few good chances to score but missed them. One of them was a header that a Queretaro defender cleared off the line. Then after a corner from Cole, I scored a header goal. Brent would have been proud. After that, Queretaro picked up the pace, and got two great shots on goal that CNate in goal somehow pushed around the post. He had no chance though after a breakaway from midfield that tied the game 1-1. I guess this would have been a fair result, but then with a minute left in the game, Queretaro scored another goal on a breakaway, left CNate no chance. The ref called out 3 minutes overtime, probably because of an earlier red card for a Queretaro player for complaining, and then complaining some more. With a minute left, Karol took up the ball and was fouled, a pretty long distance out. He took the kick and put it in the bottom left corner, to everyone's surprise. It was unglaublich!
Goals: Eddy, Karol.
MVP: Karol and CNate
We knew this one was going to be tough, playing in a toasty 95 degrees with just one sub. Last time we met we had a full squad and barely beat them 1:0. Queretaro scored the first goal but it was called offside. On their end, we had two great chance through Patrick, who got an elbow to the face, and Cole who was pushed into the ground, without any call. After a mistake by the sweeper I could have scored the first goal but the keeper saved it.
Second half we had a few good chances to score but missed them. One of them was a header that a Queretaro defender cleared off the line. Then after a corner from Cole, I scored a header goal. Brent would have been proud. After that, Queretaro picked up the pace, and got two great shots on goal that CNate in goal somehow pushed around the post. He had no chance though after a breakaway from midfield that tied the game 1-1. I guess this would have been a fair result, but then with a minute left in the game, Queretaro scored another goal on a breakaway, left CNate no chance. The ref called out 3 minutes overtime, probably because of an earlier red card for a Queretaro player for complaining, and then complaining some more. With a minute left, Karol took up the ball and was fouled, a pretty long distance out. He took the kick and put it in the bottom left corner, to everyone's surprise. It was unglaublich!
Goals: Eddy, Karol.
MVP: Karol and CNate
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Machine Beats Cucuy
The Machine - Cucuy FC 5:2
We went ahead 2:0, but then got steam-rolled. This was Jesse's last game, good luck bar tending in Australia!
Goals: Cole, Ben
MVP: Jesse
We went ahead 2:0, but then got steam-rolled. This was Jesse's last game, good luck bar tending in Australia!
Goals: Cole, Ben
MVP: Jesse
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