Monday Morning Report: September 28 - Inglourious Basterds

Matt's Report on Co-Ed game:
This week's co-ed opponent was the half-time orange slices (HTOSs) who usually are a formidable opponent. ACDC was looking crisp in the black jerseys and played an energetic first half in near perfect playing conditions. At one point after a beautiful set of passing resulting in a shot, I over heard one of their strikers asking if we "often practice together". A good compliment from the other team always helps and usually means we're playing and passing well. Having substitutes, and Kevin managing them from the sidlines, helped and we went up 1-0 in the first half after a cracker by Mumbles that even had some HTOS players complimenting.

Second half is where the passing really started to wear down the opposition. We were swinging the ball well and really making them run and chase. We were having numerous opportunities up-front squeaking in behind their back line or working from the sideline toward the goal. Eventually, two more goals dropped in to the old onion bag (Paul & Peter). A scare came in the second half as Robbie came off his line (but outside the box) into a bone crushing tackle into a HTOS player...Rob walked away giving up the free kick and very fortunate not to be booked.

Jeff's Report on Men's game:
This is a fun report to write. With a convincing 3-1 victory, the Mens team went to 3-0-1 and is now in solid grasp of first place. But we still have a long season ahead of us, so lets continue to take it game by game. We also need to be especially concerned with cards, as getting red cards not only forces us to be short for the rest of that game, but means you're ineligible for the next game. That almost hurt us this week, but luckily we were able to put a solid team effort and get the W.

AC/DC started out controlling the game, but despite many opportunities could not finish in the first half. We started out the 2nd half on fire, getting a great chip shot goal from our newest signee, Jake. Jake was great for us on the right flank and after injuring his knee later in the game, we all wish him a speedy recovery. Our first goal was followed by another quick goal a few minutes later from Parham. Unfortunately, we conceded an own goal from a corner kick, but a final strike by Justin put the game away and gave AC/DC the three points and good times to celebrate.