El Tri - Cucuy FC 0:0 (0:0)
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Cucuy FC Gets a Lesson in Effectiveness
Cucuy vs. Blitzkrieg 0:4 (0:1)
We
did not know what to expect, since Blitzkrieg is a relatively new team. With the core players missing: Brent, Edgar, Jason, Todd, Kyle P, Cole,
and Hintz we knew it was going to be a tough day for us. The beginning
of the game was quite comical, since neither team had their kit. It
was hard to distinguish players, but nevertheless Cucuy played nice
soccer with lot of passing and possession. Thanks to three guest
players (Ernesto, Edward, and ...) we had two subs. Seemed like Cucuy
was closer to scoring in the first half (5 corners to 1, 6 shots to 1),
mostly thanks to Ben who stopped the opponent's counter attacks at the
half field. Until, the last play of the half time, when our right side
got overloaded due to an injury in the process. One shot - one goal and
a half time whistle.
The second half things did not change much as we maintained
pressure, took lot of shots, defended well, but just could not score. Eventually, Blitzkrieg managed to string another attack and overloaded
left side. Ben did what he could, Kyle put his hand on it, but the
finish was superb, 0:2. Cucuy mounted several chances, corners, good
shots, but it was not meant to score a goal. While we were busy
attacking, Blitzkrieg scored two more goals from the next three shots. So, totaling 4 goals out of 5 shots. Not bad. (Karol)
MVP: Ben
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Azteca FC is Not Real Azteca
Cucuy FC - Azteca FC 9:1 (4:0)
We've had many close game against Real Aztecas in the past, so we were expecting another fight on Sunday. Looks like the new team, Azteca FC, is not quite up to speed yet. Our defense was once more really good, shutting down Aztecas before they even made it into the box. Nick especially had a super game. There were only a few long-distance shots, but nothing where Kyle needed to get serious. We pretty much dominated and finished the 1st half with four goals. The best goals (in my view) though came 2nd half. The first one was a free kick from Karol, half-left side, maybe 23 yards, direct kick, straight into the upper right corner, thankyoucomeagain. Shortly after that Karol got the ball from a throw-in, same position but a little further out I think, and took aim at the left corner and let it fly. The keeper had a finger on it and put it on the crossbar, but from there it bounced off the keeper into the goal. It was just a cool shot. Somewhere in between Aztecas got their goal of honor, after an an unlucky defense by Kyle off a cross that made its way towards goal instead. The final goal came from Kyle P. after a long and high cross from the left that just connected perfectly with Kyle at the far post. Unmarked, it looked like he had all the time in the world to pick his spot and then headed it in with no chance for the keeper. We're now 3 and 0, but I bet next game won't be as easy...
Goals: Karol (2), Javier, Andrew (2), Cole, Todd, Kyle P., Patrick
MVP: Cary
We've had many close game against Real Aztecas in the past, so we were expecting another fight on Sunday. Looks like the new team, Azteca FC, is not quite up to speed yet. Our defense was once more really good, shutting down Aztecas before they even made it into the box. Nick especially had a super game. There were only a few long-distance shots, but nothing where Kyle needed to get serious. We pretty much dominated and finished the 1st half with four goals. The best goals (in my view) though came 2nd half. The first one was a free kick from Karol, half-left side, maybe 23 yards, direct kick, straight into the upper right corner, thankyoucomeagain. Shortly after that Karol got the ball from a throw-in, same position but a little further out I think, and took aim at the left corner and let it fly. The keeper had a finger on it and put it on the crossbar, but from there it bounced off the keeper into the goal. It was just a cool shot. Somewhere in between Aztecas got their goal of honor, after an an unlucky defense by Kyle off a cross that made its way towards goal instead. The final goal came from Kyle P. after a long and high cross from the left that just connected perfectly with Kyle at the far post. Unmarked, it looked like he had all the time in the world to pick his spot and then headed it in with no chance for the keeper. We're now 3 and 0, but I bet next game won't be as easy...
Goals: Karol (2), Javier, Andrew (2), Cole, Todd, Kyle P., Patrick
MVP: Cary
Monday, January 9, 2012
First Win in 2012
Deportivo Toros - Cucuy FC 0:2 (0:0)
Finally a game, after what seemed like ages. I was a bit worried about how we'd play, but we did surprisingly well after about 20 minutes. Up to then, there was a bit confusion about where everybody should be and all. We did not have too many chances first half, except for a few distance shots and a header that I should have probably put away but didn't, bummer. Kyle had several good saves and kept us in the game for the 0:0 at half time. I think Toros were the better team up to then. Toros should have gotten a penalty but the ref let it go, then Karol was clearly taken out, and as a concession, we did not get that penalty either.
Second half it was still an open game, but we got better chances, probably also because we had more subs, and Birke on our side. Birke was clearly pumped up after weeks of working out and had one of the best games I've seen him play. Then finally, Todd scored the 1:0 after a nice cross from Cary. The ball came flying about mid hight and Todd just volleyed it in. One of those shots that go half the time over the goal or left or right, so nicely done! Toros were clearly not happy with this and started pushing back, almost scored but the cross bar saved us. Then we should have scored after a scuffle in the box, Cary toed the ball past the goal keeper and a Toros player played keeper on the line. Instead of hand and penalty, to all's surprise the ref called a handball on Patrick. Then Toros had another good shot that was saved by the cross-bar. The second goal happened after I found myself with the ball and no defender in sight on the left midfield. Javier was offside so I started to run with the ball. I did not see a good opportunity for a pass so I decided to give it one more touch and shoot. Then something fast and hard struck me from the side, and we got a penalty. Karol put it away for the win.
Goals: Karol, Todd
MVP: Cary
Finally a game, after what seemed like ages. I was a bit worried about how we'd play, but we did surprisingly well after about 20 minutes. Up to then, there was a bit confusion about where everybody should be and all. We did not have too many chances first half, except for a few distance shots and a header that I should have probably put away but didn't, bummer. Kyle had several good saves and kept us in the game for the 0:0 at half time. I think Toros were the better team up to then. Toros should have gotten a penalty but the ref let it go, then Karol was clearly taken out, and as a concession, we did not get that penalty either.
Second half it was still an open game, but we got better chances, probably also because we had more subs, and Birke on our side. Birke was clearly pumped up after weeks of working out and had one of the best games I've seen him play. Then finally, Todd scored the 1:0 after a nice cross from Cary. The ball came flying about mid hight and Todd just volleyed it in. One of those shots that go half the time over the goal or left or right, so nicely done! Toros were clearly not happy with this and started pushing back, almost scored but the cross bar saved us. Then we should have scored after a scuffle in the box, Cary toed the ball past the goal keeper and a Toros player played keeper on the line. Instead of hand and penalty, to all's surprise the ref called a handball on Patrick. Then Toros had another good shot that was saved by the cross-bar. The second goal happened after I found myself with the ball and no defender in sight on the left midfield. Javier was offside so I started to run with the ball. I did not see a good opportunity for a pass so I decided to give it one more touch and shoot. Then something fast and hard struck me from the side, and we got a penalty. Karol put it away for the win.
Goals: Karol, Todd
MVP: Cary