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