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