Toros Beat Cucuy

Cucuy FC - Deportivo Toros 0:3 (0:0)

We held strong against them first half, but in the end the Toros deservedly won. Carl in goal did an outstanding job first half, with at least two world-class saves. One was a fantastic one-handed reflex, the other a saving dive after a well placed free-kick in the bottom left corner. CNate also deflected at least two shots that would have gone in. Although the Toros pushed us back pretty hard, we also got several good chances, and I'm not talking about Javier trying to score off the kick-off.

Second half the heat really started to affect us (me for sure), and with only one sub it was hard to get a break. Toro's first goal was a directly converted corner, pretty much Carl's only mistake that day. We still produced a couple of counter attacks, but with the Toro's having about 7 subs or so they soon got the best of us. Things could have gone worse if Schluni wouldn't have defended as well, and if CNate had not intervened once more, chasing a striker down at full speed and tackling the ball away, CNate-style. Overall I would say though I'm liking the new system with the two defensive mids. Makes it a lot easier for the wing players to set up plays.

MVP: CNate
Goals: None

Todd Wins the Bet!

Cucuy FC - Jolly Rogers FU 5:1 (3:0)

Supposedly, these guys have requested to play us. I assume Todd had a going bet with his boss... The opening minutes were all about settling into the new playing system. Schluni got to enjoy the sweeping position, while Brent, Karol and Scotty shared the holding mid/stopper duties. The new format allowed us to keep a lot more possession and control the midfield a lot better. Jollies had a crafty young forward that was willing to show off his legit skills. Our three-men defensive line did a great job containing him for the most of the game.

Our opportunities to score a goal started to stack up as the game progressed. Andrew had a sitter after a good combination through the middle, but it got saved. The first goal came off the corner kick, Karol attempted to feed Cole located two yards from the goal line. Cole played a dummy, skipped over the ball, which ricocheted off the defender into the net, 1:0. By then, Cucuy FC had an upper hand and generated hand-full chances to double our tally. Eventually, the play developed in the left corner, after few exchanged passes Andy delivered a pin-point cross to Andrew, who calmly sent a ball with his head into the right upper corner. Quality cross, top notch finish and 2:0. Few minutes later Nate ventured into the offensive half and his run was no joke. Started with winning the ball, then had a nice give-and-go, and then sending a perfect cross from the right side all the way to the back post. The first shot got saved, but Andrew poaching cleaned up the mess, 3:0.

The second half was more of the same. Cucuy FC controlled the play, but threw away a sinful amount of 100% chances. One of those opportunities Ben decided to finally convert and made it, 4:0. Or was it because he did not shot directly at the keeper? Our last goal goes to Cole, who decided to 'dust-off' his right boot and took a shot that surprised already fatigued keeper, 5:0. With closing minutes, Jollies made a final run and the earlier mentioned youngster dribbled through our exposed back lines (or Schluni felt bad for him considering the score..) and adjusted the score to final 5:1. (Karol)

Goals: Andrew (2), Karol, Ben, Cole

MVP: Brent