Cucuy FC - Storm FC 2:0 (1:0)
Based on past experience we knew this wouldn't be easy. So we played our usual lineup with one change, Ben as central defender/sweeper in back. To me that was a genius move, and Ben really had a great game, picking up the pieces behind Brent. First half we didn't allow many chances but had a tough time setting up plays on our end as well. Andrew had two great chances but didn't make it. Jason had a fantastic cross from far right that I was barely able to reach sliding in but just passed the goal. Then CNate kind of spiked the ball in our box, but the ref let it play on. Yes it was a hand, but no that was definitely not intentional, Nate's opponent shoved him just at the right moment. That guy would also wrestle Nate in the box a few seconds later, which got Nate the yellow, to all's surprise. But no penalty because the corner was not yet in play. Soon later there was another plea by Storm for a penalty that fell on deaf ears. I really didn't see that one so I'm not sure if it was a good call or not, but minutes later the ref gave us a penalty after a 50/50 handball on the other side. Kind of a tough decision, especially after denying Storm 3 times in a row. Karol took up the responsibility and finished cleanly in the bottom left.
Second half it was an open game, with some advantage for us. After some nice passing in midfield, Karol had an open shot just outside the box but at last second passed it on to Andrew to the left, who finished for the 2:0. Storm came back with a goal but it was called offsides, which let to the well-deserved yellow for the big central striker on Storm and some heated exchange with Brent. The yellow also won me a half-time bet with Javier. Storm should have scored at least one with a great header, but that one was somehow saved by Kyle, I think his best save this season.
Goals: Karol, Andrew
MVP: Ben
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Cucuy Beats Barca, Sets New Record
Barca FC - Cucuy FC 0:5 (0:3)
So we did play at 8, and it wasn't all a ploy from Karol to get us there and warmed up on time. Jason was back from hiatus and apparently well rested and ready to go. Out of three shots on goal he scored twice, both excellent shots that left the keeper no chance. Cary could have also scored but only hit the cross bar. Then it was up to Javier to show of his skills, first losing the ball on a run on goal, then getting it back and scoring the 3:0.
Second half Cary scored an amazing goal from half right, a long distance shot into the left upper ninety. From that angle, the whole bench of VIPs and celebrities were right behind him to see the shot hit its mark. That goal was also this season's number 44, a new record!
Barca had a few players on their team that played a bit dirty and were late on some tackles against Karol, Schluni, and Hintzki. Karol lost his cool and got send off, but we were unfazed, and Cary even scored the 5:0 with a man down. Thanks to Dan and Cory for the round of refreshments!
Goals: Javier, Jason H. (2), Cary (2)
MVP: Hintzki
So we did play at 8, and it wasn't all a ploy from Karol to get us there and warmed up on time. Jason was back from hiatus and apparently well rested and ready to go. Out of three shots on goal he scored twice, both excellent shots that left the keeper no chance. Cary could have also scored but only hit the cross bar. Then it was up to Javier to show of his skills, first losing the ball on a run on goal, then getting it back and scoring the 3:0.
Second half Cary scored an amazing goal from half right, a long distance shot into the left upper ninety. From that angle, the whole bench of VIPs and celebrities were right behind him to see the shot hit its mark. That goal was also this season's number 44, a new record!
Barca had a few players on their team that played a bit dirty and were late on some tackles against Karol, Schluni, and Hintzki. Karol lost his cool and got send off, but we were unfazed, and Cary even scored the 5:0 with a man down. Thanks to Dan and Cory for the round of refreshments!
Goals: Javier, Jason H. (2), Cary (2)
MVP: Hintzki
Monday, November 5, 2012
Cucuy Wins Waterbattle
Cucuy FC - Jolly Rogers FU 4:1 (1:1)
Playing in somewhat irregular conditions, we had to wrestle this one from Jolly Rogers. Although throughout the game we were the better team in my view, they held us to a 1:1 at half time. Cary had put us 1:0 ahead after a sweet pass from the left (was that Hintzki?) and a shot in the lower right corner. Cary had a similar shot just a few minutes earlier from closer distance, which the keeper was able to save miraculously. Then CNate tried his luck from almost the same place, but the ball stopped dead in his tracks in the middle of a puddle, with CNate surfing right past it. Cory in goal was not very busy, and there wasn't anything he could do about the one shot that went passed him.
Second half we got a little more confident with our passing game, and Karol scored the 2:1. Jolly Rogers had two huge chances but were not able to score. Soon later Karol scored his second, after a series of passes back and forth, really nice. At that point, Jolly Rogers pretty much gave up and we had a whole bunch of chances. I scored the final goal after a deflected shot from Cary. The game was pretty fair overall with the exception of Beacon-of-Sportsmanship-Nick, who took people out left and right, thanks to some traction issues. Big thanks to Cory and Arno for the refreshments after the game!
Goals: Karol (2), Cary, Eddy
MVP: Karol
Best of Show: CNate
Playing in somewhat irregular conditions, we had to wrestle this one from Jolly Rogers. Although throughout the game we were the better team in my view, they held us to a 1:1 at half time. Cary had put us 1:0 ahead after a sweet pass from the left (was that Hintzki?) and a shot in the lower right corner. Cary had a similar shot just a few minutes earlier from closer distance, which the keeper was able to save miraculously. Then CNate tried his luck from almost the same place, but the ball stopped dead in his tracks in the middle of a puddle, with CNate surfing right past it. Cory in goal was not very busy, and there wasn't anything he could do about the one shot that went passed him.
Second half we got a little more confident with our passing game, and Karol scored the 2:1. Jolly Rogers had two huge chances but were not able to score. Soon later Karol scored his second, after a series of passes back and forth, really nice. At that point, Jolly Rogers pretty much gave up and we had a whole bunch of chances. I scored the final goal after a deflected shot from Cary. The game was pretty fair overall with the exception of Beacon-of-Sportsmanship-Nick, who took people out left and right, thanks to some traction issues. Big thanks to Cory and Arno for the refreshments after the game!
Goals: Karol (2), Cary, Eddy
MVP: Karol
Best of Show: CNate