Cucuy Beats D1 Champ

Cucuy FC - Mulligan's FC 5:3 (4:1)

It was the toughest, fastest game I've played with Cucuy FC.  Originally we were scheduled to play Vanguard, which was not going to be an easy game. But at the last minute, SASA lined us up against Mulligan's FC (D1 champ, and Cinco de Mayo winner for D1). So we gave them hell... First half, they got ahead by scoring a sloppy goal resulting from our lack of concentration in the box.  Javier tied it right off the kick-off.  We had few good shots, countered well. Mulligan's obviously underestimated us the first half. As we got awarded a penalty, then scored a nice volley and a breakaway goal. 4:1 Cucuy after first half.

The second half the opposition woke up or just changed the things around a showed why they are the reigning champs. They scored a fairly quick goal due to breakdown in our midfield. Cucuy FC re-established the three goal lead after a nice counter. Last fifteen minutes were the hardest I've experienced as a Cucuy player. Our players were exhausted but refused to give up by showing lot off grit and pure determination...  Mulligan's FC scored one more to make it 5:3 final. - Karol

Goals: Javier, Shawn (2), Andrew, Lamar

MVP: Kyle R.  

Cucuy Beats Internationals

International Old Boys - Cucuy FC 1:4 (0:1)

We last played these guys at Cinqo de Mayo where we lost against them in the final, so we knew these guys have some skill. This time we were missing Karol, Brent, and Kyle, so it was clear things wouldn't be easier. Luckily, Daniel helped out in goal, which freed up Schluni for field play. The first twenty minutes were pretty rough. The old boys had at least 4 great chances but could not score on either of them. Then Cary and Nate showed up and we were able to settle things much better in the back.  Soon after that Scotty and I subbed ourselves in, except that only Kyle came off, while Hintzki still had some business to take care of. So I watched Scotty break through midfield on the right and set up Hintzki with a perfect cross to the left, who put it away for the lead. After putting us ahead he was ready for a break. In any case, that was our first shot on goal, and a completely surprising lead.

Second half we started much better, and soon Javier scored our second. We played much better and now controlled the game, hardly letting anything through the defense. Cole could have scored the third but only hit the post from where it bounced to Jason, who's shot was also blocked. Then we got a penalty after a handball in the box. Patrick did not give the keeper a chance on this one.  Finally, Cary got a long ball on the right side, flew past two defenders and buried it in the back for the 4:0.  With only a few minutes left, the Old Boys scored their goal but that's all they were able to manage against us today.

Goals: Hintzki, Javier, Patrick, Cary
MVP: Schluni