Cucuy Ties Mercenaries

Mercenary FC - Cucuy FC 2:2 (2:1)

The Mercenaries always put up a fight, and this one was no different. Although we had Ben, Brent, and Dave S. playing defense, Kyle was under a barrage of shots for the first 20 minutes or so. It took us a while to slow them down but by then they were up 1:0. Then David K. showed some of his skill, moving past two defenders in the left corner, cutting it back to me, and after a pass into the box, Jason finished it off for the 1:1. After that the game was a little more even, but I'd say overall the Mercenaries had the upper hand until half time and were able to pull off another one, a long distance shot that went into the upper ninety. No chance for Kyle.

Second half was a totally different story. It started out even, but as time progressed Karol's rotation strategy started to pay off. As the Mercenaries got more and more tired (I think they only had one sub) we got more and more chances. Then finally David K. tied the game after a beautifully timed pass from Cary straight through the middle. After that we had at least four big chances to win it, but the luck we had at the beginning of the game now abandoned us. First Ben and then Jason were in position in front of the keeper but did not get passed him, I could have scored off a free-kick and finally Pat had a header against the crossbar. I guess the good news is we're still unbeaten (now 12 games!) and still in the race for the championship.

Goals: Jason H., David K.
MVP: Cary