Storm Goes Down Against Cucuy

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