In a year of many firsts (wait for my end-of-year blog), A C D.C. pulled out another one this past weekend. Never before had we played in the absence of ALL the 4 official captains (and the manager) of the team. We had to this weekend because the indoor game last week was re-scheduled because of snow. With the vast majority of you out of town, I didn't think it would be possible to play. But, I was wrong. Kevin Frank, in his last game for AC D.C., was anointed "emergency captain," and brings this report.
Boxing Day Special:
So, on yet another grey and rainy weekend, AC D.C. mustered together an emergency crew to play against its indoor opponent, the Red Cyclone. This was a make-up game for the contest cancelled by the snow the previous week. As AC D.C. management scrambled to pull together enough players for a match the day after Christmas, we were ominously informed that AC D.C. had not lost at the Fairfax Sportsplex in two years ("no pressure guys, no pressure"). At the start of the match, AC D.C., playing in black, had only one sub, and the scoring was back and forth. AC D.C. never trailed, but the first half ended with the score tied at 2-all. On a happier note, we were joined by Ramon and a friend shortly before the half, bringing our sub total up to 3 and giving us some needed fresh legs.
This seemed to turn the tide, as we managed to claw our way to a 4-2 lead. We dominated the game, had several shots hit the post, and generally managed to stymie their offence. For the few shots they did manage to take, Luis "El Grillo" Campillo (It means "grasshopper" Walter, it isn't a reference to Sicilian grapes) played wonderfully as our emergency keeper. We switched into "keep away" mode with less than two minutes to go, and the other team managed a garbage goal with 30 seconds remaining. After letting the last seconds tick off, we heard the sweet sound of the whistle. Final score, 4-3.
Back to the manager...
So, we remain undefeated and untied at Fairfax. Thanks for all of those who showed up to play this weekend. Let's continue our run indoors this winter both at Fairfax and for futsal.
Thanks Kevin for the report and for leading us on Saturday! Since I was in goal I had a great view on the action…We were making some good passes, spreading our opponent’s defense. Morgan, Lindsay, and Kelly had a great game both offensively and defensively as did James, Parham, Kevin, Ramon and Sean (Ramon’s friend). We had a good number of opportunities but unfortunately did not capitalize on those hence the close finish. The other team’s keeper also made a few runs from their goal to ours which did create some chances for them…Kevin dissuaded me from attempting the same style runs ;o). On the last goal, I took a Lomiska-like shot in the chest from 5 meters away. As the ball bounced off, I check to make sure my sternum had not caved in, the ball landed in front of one of their female forwards who shot it between my legs…I hate when I get megged!! Thankfully there were only a few seconds left and we held them off.
ReplyDeletePS- I don’t know how George and Robb do it every weekend, my hips hurt all weekend from diving on that hard floor!…I guess my hips, like Shakira’s, don’t lie!! Lol
-El Grillo
It was also Kelleys last game with ACDC for awhile. She is heading to Australia today! Crazy, crazy girl.....
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