Cucuy Beats Altas in Hottest Game Ever

Cucuy FC - Altas 5:2 (1:0)

I haven't played that often in 102 degree weather, and I hope I don't have to play a lot more. Anyway, this was a pretty good game, it was good to have Karol and Brent back. Altas were a bit late so they started with 9 guys and Karol scored on them with his first shot on goal in the first minute. Then Altas had a full squad and it was a pretty even game, probably a few more chances on their side. Kyle had at least two great saves to keep us ahead.

Second half Altas really picked up the pace and pushed us back. For a while we played only defense, Brent and Schluni in the middle did a great job. Putting Cary on right defense for a while was a great move because he was able to run down the pretty fast Altas left outsider. Then we got a breakaway to the right that Javier picked up. He went around the defender but was fouled by the sweeper 3 yards outside the box. I took up the freekick and put it away ("in den Winkel, schoen!") for the 2:0, which felt really awesome. This kind of game continued, Altas pushing up, we're doing the counters. On one of these, Javier did another nice run and scored the 3:0. Then Andrew scored the 4:0 by picking up a bad defensive play, and the game was pretty much over. Somewhere in there Altas scored their first, not sure when because I was out at the time with my head in a bucket of ice. Then Karol scored his second, a hammer long distance shot for the 5:1. Two shots, two goals, Slovakian training camp is finally paying dividends. With the final whistle, Altas scored their second for the 5:2.

Goals: Karol (2), Andrew, Javier, Eddy
MVP: Javier

Cucuy Beats Revolucion

Cucuy FC vs C&C Tire Revolucion 4:2 (1:0)

With about 8 subs on our side this was a tough game for the Revs to win. We controlled the game first half but the Revs did a good job defending and kept us away from the goal. We had several long distance shots, including one from Birke who got within 30 yards of the goal, so waay to close to score. Then Pat won the ball in the box that should have been cleared, I think Cole passed it on to Cary and he put us ahead for half time.

Second half we kept pushing forward, getting one good chance after the next, but opening up for counter attacks from the Revs. Within relatively short time, the Revs were able to finish too of those, but we came back with a nice finish from Andrew after another setup from Cole, and Cary's second. Goal of the day was definitely Scott's, a perfect header after a picture perfect cross from Steve.

Goals: Cary (2), Andrew, Scott
MVP: Cary

Another Loss to The Machine

Cucuy FC - The Machine 2:3 (2:1)

In the third game in recent history against The Machine we had our third loss, although we're getting closer to win each time we meet. This time we went ahead after a long distance shot from Todd. Should have been an easy save but the keeper let it in. Then we even went ahead 2:0 after the coolest goal this season so far, a monster header from Dan after a picture book cross from Hintzki. A real beauty. The Machine had plenty of chances but Kyle in goal and Ben as sweeper kept us in the game, until about two minutes to half time, when The Machine got their first goal.

Second half The Machine had what felt like 80% possession, and kept rolling attack after attack. After they tied the game, Javier had a great chance to put as back ahead but his header barely missed the goal. With just a few minutes left, The Machine got the lead and the win. If we had Karol in the game it might have tipped the scales for us. We'll see to that next time we meet.

Goals: Todd, Dan
MVP: Ben

Cucuy Beats El Tri

El Tri - Cucuy FC 1:2

Karol sums it up: "Daniel scored after some nice one-touch passing starting with Kyle. Then they tied after Kyle spilled the easy shot (very uncharacteristic of Kyle) and gave them an easy tap-in. Then Kyle had a long range goal kick, Cary headed it into Javier's path, and Senor Columbiano did the rest with a first-touch shot of the post."

Goals: Daniel, Javier