Randolph Ends Winning Streak

RAFB FC - Cucuy FC 4:3 (2:2)

Although we lost this one, I think it was more fun than beating up on Aljeandro. Randolph is a really good team with several fast players on their side, and they kept pounding us for the first 20 minutes. Our defense kept them at a distance from goal, so they had to try long-range shots but without success. At some point the were able to pass it in the box for the 1:0, although most agreed that it was probably offsides. We had only occasional chances but were able to score twice on counter attacks, first Javier breaking through and then Andrew, after a picture-perfect pass from Karol. Then Randolph scored their second, but a 2:2 at a half time was not bad in my view.

Second half Randolph increased the pressure and we had a tough time getting out of our half. Kyle had several good saves, but eventually Randolph scored the 3:2 and then 4:2 shortly after. I would have thought the game to be more or less over at this point, but Randolph let up a bit, and we started fighting back. The longer we played, the better we got. Hintzki should have scored the 4:3, after a shot from short distance with his back to the goal. Somehow, the keeper got his fingertips on it and the shot went against the crossbar. Then I set up a long cross to the far post where Cary put the diving header against the post. A minute later the ball came to Karol, pretty much in the same spot, who crossed it the same way, again to Cary, who now knew better and headed it in. Shortly after that, a Randolph player saw his second yellow, but in the end there was not enough time to tie the game.

Goals: Javier, Cary, Andrew
MVP: Karol

Cucuy Continues Winning Streak

Cucuy FC - Celaya FC 3:1 (1:0)

After two easy-peasy games we finally played an equal opponent. Karol scored the only goal first half from a free-kick, slightly left side. Beautiful shot, no chance for the keeper. I took a freekick from the far right to the short corner, but this time the keeper paid better attention. So 1:0 it was at half time. Second half Celaya played much better, but we got another freekick, this time on the slight right. Javier took it and put it straight in the left upper corner, past keeper and a defender at the post - what a shot! By the way, for both free kicks Cary was the one that got fouled, count that as two assists. The 2:0 gave us a boost to fight back Celaya, and soon after Javier scored his second. The longer the game lasted, the better Celaya played, helped by the fact that we didn't have any subs. Having Kyle in goal and Schluni and Brent on defense was the difference between a 3:1 and a 3:3.

Goals: Javier (2), Karol
MVP: Kyle

Alejandro Goes Under

Cucuy FC - Alejandro FC 11:1 (6:0)

Four games, four wins, 30 goals, looks like we're off to to a good start this season. Ale-Alejandro did not give us much of a game, although we did not call their name during the game. A highlight of the game was Cary's volley after a setup from Stan. Before that he scored another goal which was his 50th goal for Cucuy - that calls for a round next game. And CNates goal, yessir, a volley with his left into the bottom left. Which is also kind of cool because Nate just passed Dan in the all-time goals list. And then of course Schluni's goal, one shot, one goal, again? Maybe he should play up more often.

Goals: Eddy (2), Karol (2), Cary (2), Ben (2), CNate, Schluni, Pat
MVP: Karol

Second Half Seals the Deal

Cucuy FC - Azteca FC 9:0 (1:0)

You're right, 9:0! So how did that happen? First half the Aztecas did a fairly well job keeping us away from their goal. It took us about 20 minutes until CNate gave off the first warning shot that was on goal. Out of all the great chances we had the goal came really from a non-chance. Azteca's sweeper blocked a ball that was rolling towards the keeper, hoping the keeper would come out and pick it up. Javier chased him down and somehow, between keeper and sweeper, got the ball loose and towards the middle, where Pat picked up the pieces. Not a bad move. Azteca pretty much relied on counter attacks but was shut down by our defense. Both Nick and CNate on the wings had a great game, not just defending but opening up the game.

I had a feeling we would be scoring again second half, maybe not eight times though. There were several awesome goals, for example Karol's free-kick that went straight in the upper ninety. Or Schluni's goal: one shot, one goal, not bad! Jason also scored, which is now his third goal in three games - what's going on here? At some point, Azteca lost their sweeper to a red card, and after that they pretty much gave up.

Goals: Pat, Karol, Cole, Schluni, Hintzki, Eddy, Javier (2), Huczek
MVP: Pat