This weekend ACDC welcomed the return of a number of key veterans including Chris Lominska, Matt White, and goalkeeper George Todd. Together with Alex and Jeff, they gave one of the better defensive performances of the year especially when compared with the previous match.
In addition to our beloved trio, we were unfortunately greeted by hurricane Macondo - a mix of thunder, lightning, monsoon like rain, and slide tackles from every angle.
We started off the first half strong. The defense conceded almost no opportunities but unfortunetly the offense could not capitalize on any of our numerous attempts with Peter striking the post and myself missing some shots I would like to have back...but of course we can always blame it on the weather. We finished the half all knotted up 0.
Coming out of the break, with a strong possibility of the game being called at any time, we knew we needed to score quickly. However, we really wanted a challenge so we spotted Macondo a goal. They scored off a once in a lifetime strike (that guy should retire now) from 40 yards out which also happened to be half field on this pitch.
Despite the elements and the 1 goal deficit, ACDC pulled everything together and dominated the rest of the second half. George made a spectacular save to keep the score at 1-0, Imi peppered the goal with shots, and the defense held strong. Chris and Evan played the enforcers against the hacks (Macondo) whose main goal was to break our ankles with repeated slide tackles. At one point, Laura said they tried to tackle her and she was just watching the game!!!
Finally came our big break with an indirect on about the 8 yard line. Paul deserves all the credit for spotting the only open spot between the wall and goalie, floating the ball right in the upper 90. When I say float...the ball literally was floating 2 mph...calculated brilliantly. That goal proved to be the result and kept us in the running for the top spot in the league.
All in all, it was a great come back. In past seasons, we would have let the first goal break us. We proved we are a different team and were truthfully one phantom offsides call away from getting the win.
Shout out to George for bring his A game!!Shout out to Parham for the Sunday hat trick!! (What hat trick....read on)
--written by Justin
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Sometimes I think Mumbs must be smoking too often with Jeffy. Matt "returned" 3 weeks ago, and played keeper when Robb was sent off. Chris, of course, "returned" last week and played on Sunday, as George did as well. Hmmm...the fog is thick up here...hahahaha
ReplyDeleteI hope Macondo (who were mostly Colombian players, team's names is based on a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel, just FYI) does not give you a bad impression of Colombian soccer players :o)...ha, I remember I got into it with a couple of players (in Colombian spanish) last time we played them.
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