Manhattan Kickers 1 Barnstonworth Rovers F.C. 1
A last second goal for the 2nd week in a row, this time against the Rovers cost 2 valuable points and bragging rights vs rivals kickers. The Rovers helped their rivals again, finishing with 10 men. ERP Grand was bright and beautiful, ripe for a Rover romp. And the Rovers dominated the first half but without breaching the score. Pugli had a great chance inside the area, but the keeper parried and Fonzie had a shot inside the box just wide. Nessa’s header should have opened the Rover account.
The Rovers finally took the lead in a “goal of the season” Baskin left foot strike. Jordi crossed to the far edge of the box, Baskin set and unleashed a 15 yard left footed volley that thundered the upper 90. A goal worthy of 3 points in a local derby. Rovers 1-0.
Rovers were reduced to 10 men with goalkeeper Broach was sent off with a straight red card for retaliation with 30 mins to go. Kaplan come in to debut for the club. Pugli had 2 chances, one all alone with time in the box to finish the match but failed and the Kickers playing desperate football the last 15 mins got the lucky break with what was the last kick of the match in the 3rd minute of added time. A long hard cross from 35 yards found a streaking forward in the middle of the area and he one-timed it past Kaplan. Rovers 1-1 and 2 points unnecessarily lost.
Team: Dave Borchard, Mark Kushemba, Randi Lee, Vidar Ekehaug, Colin Marshall, Andy Abramovits, Einar Benediktsson, Jon Nessa, Jordan Chirico, Alex Schardt, Alfonso Nanclares. Subs (all played) Ron Baskin, Stephen Pugliese, Samuel Minaya, Zach Chandis, Mat Kaplan
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
United Rocklanders (3) - Barnstonworth Rovers Thirds (3), 9/14/08
The annual trip to Rockland County to face the Haitian United Rocklanders team proved a lot more productive this year, as Thirds were able to get an important point against a team who will surely fight up there this season, as they did last.
The game started with what has to be one of the fastest, if not the fastest, goal in Barnstonworth history, surely the fastest from a rookie player in his first game with the club. Rovers kicked off, moved the ball back and, after a few passes, Garro put the ball out right for González Casares, who assisted Rowley with a through ball. Rowley first-timed it to beat the keeper and put Rovers up 1-0 in 45 seconds of play.
But it was not too last. In less than 20 minutes, Rovers found themselves down 1-2 as two very similar goals were scored by one of their two small and fast forwards, who got the ball between our defense and the goalie to first time it past the latter. The half could have ended in a tie, but Obudulu shot wide after sneaking past two defenders in the box.
The second half started a lot better for the Thirds, who started exploiting Rocklanders’ weaknesses on the flanks and quickly went up 3-2. The second goal came from a fast run from rookie Dirolf down the right side where a defender was able to just get the ball from him but passed it back to the keeper, who picked it up not expecting the call from the very strict referee. Rovers got the free kick in the box. Garro played to Robertson, the kick hit the wall and, after one or two more rebounds, came back to Robertson for the final tap. 2-2. A few minutes later a run from Roberston down the left side produced a similar play, yet he was able to get the shot out, only to be saved by the keeper and see a charging Obudulu stretch as he has never in his life to volley the rebound to the back of the net. 3-2.
United Rocklanders were able to tie the game after a corner kick was cleared and a miss-hit from one of their midfielders managed to sneak in the far post. 3-3. Both teams could have won the game in the last minutes, as Robertson missed an incredible one-on-one and Crane saved one for us on the line …
With many regular starting players missing and many new players, Rovers played a smart and strong game against a tough team to get a good point to start the season.
Rovers Thirds: Artis; Maciunas, Kilfedder, Wine and Crane; Brown, Garro, Robertson and Dirolf; Rowley and González Casares.
Subs (all played): Sholl, Bernfeld and Obudulu.
The game started with what has to be one of the fastest, if not the fastest, goal in Barnstonworth history, surely the fastest from a rookie player in his first game with the club. Rovers kicked off, moved the ball back and, after a few passes, Garro put the ball out right for González Casares, who assisted Rowley with a through ball. Rowley first-timed it to beat the keeper and put Rovers up 1-0 in 45 seconds of play.
But it was not too last. In less than 20 minutes, Rovers found themselves down 1-2 as two very similar goals were scored by one of their two small and fast forwards, who got the ball between our defense and the goalie to first time it past the latter. The half could have ended in a tie, but Obudulu shot wide after sneaking past two defenders in the box.
The second half started a lot better for the Thirds, who started exploiting Rocklanders’ weaknesses on the flanks and quickly went up 3-2. The second goal came from a fast run from rookie Dirolf down the right side where a defender was able to just get the ball from him but passed it back to the keeper, who picked it up not expecting the call from the very strict referee. Rovers got the free kick in the box. Garro played to Robertson, the kick hit the wall and, after one or two more rebounds, came back to Robertson for the final tap. 2-2. A few minutes later a run from Roberston down the left side produced a similar play, yet he was able to get the shot out, only to be saved by the keeper and see a charging Obudulu stretch as he has never in his life to volley the rebound to the back of the net. 3-2.
United Rocklanders were able to tie the game after a corner kick was cleared and a miss-hit from one of their midfielders managed to sneak in the far post. 3-3. Both teams could have won the game in the last minutes, as Robertson missed an incredible one-on-one and Crane saved one for us on the line …
With many regular starting players missing and many new players, Rovers played a smart and strong game against a tough team to get a good point to start the season.
Rovers Thirds: Artis; Maciunas, Kilfedder, Wine and Crane; Brown, Garro, Robertson and Dirolf; Rowley and González Casares.
Subs (all played): Sholl, Bernfeld and Obudulu.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Results: Firsts 9/14/08 vs Central Park Rangers
Barnstonworth Rovers F.C. 3 Central Park Rangers 2
The season could not have started sweeter for the Rovers: A winning goal in added time, while playing with 10 men, against their arch-rivals in first local derby of the season. CPR had leveled the score with a very soft penalty in the 85th min, and only after a retake was ordered when Broach saved the first attempt ! In the ensuing protests George received 2 yellow cards and was sent off to reduce the Rovers to 10 men.
Yet the Rovers showed incredible resolve, come down the pitch, Jordi won a challenge strode deep on the right, put in a perfect cross to the far post, where Oren on debut lunged and poked the ball past the CPR goal line. Rovers 3-2 !
The Rovers opened the scoring when Fonzi, got the ball on top of the box, and fired a bullet to the far post. Rovers 1-0.
CPR countered towards the end of the half, when a rebound in the box was poked in from close range. Rovers 1-1.
But the Rovers were making all the running and finally they were rewarded. Pugli rose above all and headed a Colin restart, only to be surprised when the CPR keeper parried the ball. The linesman though was well placed and signaled the ball had crossed the line awarding the Rover strike. Rovers 2-1.
And it all seemed to be rolling along for the Rovers 3 points, until the 85th min. A CPR midfielder hit a ball towards the goal, George, who had come on as a defensive substitution, blocked the ball, the ref decided illegally with his hand and awarded a penalty. CPR’s #5 place the ball, and confidently struck it on the outside of the post ! Rovers joy lasted only a few seconds as the ref whistled for a retake !! as he saw players from both team encroaching in the area prior to the kick @?@ The CPR converted on the 2nd attempt, and when George was awarded another yellow card prior to the restart, they believed they could take all 3 points. Rovers 2-2.
They did not count on the Rover’s quality, spirit and determination, and the strike in added time set the record straight.
Team: Dave Borchard, Mark Kushemba, Randi Lee, Vidar Ekehaug, Colin Marshall, Andy Abramovits, Einar Benediktsson, Sam Wiggins, Jordan Chirico, Stephen Pugliese, Alfonso Nanclares. Subs (all played) Ron Baskin, Oren Nhaissi, Andrew George, Alex Schardt
The season could not have started sweeter for the Rovers: A winning goal in added time, while playing with 10 men, against their arch-rivals in first local derby of the season. CPR had leveled the score with a very soft penalty in the 85th min, and only after a retake was ordered when Broach saved the first attempt ! In the ensuing protests George received 2 yellow cards and was sent off to reduce the Rovers to 10 men.
Yet the Rovers showed incredible resolve, come down the pitch, Jordi won a challenge strode deep on the right, put in a perfect cross to the far post, where Oren on debut lunged and poked the ball past the CPR goal line. Rovers 3-2 !
The Rovers opened the scoring when Fonzi, got the ball on top of the box, and fired a bullet to the far post. Rovers 1-0.
CPR countered towards the end of the half, when a rebound in the box was poked in from close range. Rovers 1-1.
But the Rovers were making all the running and finally they were rewarded. Pugli rose above all and headed a Colin restart, only to be surprised when the CPR keeper parried the ball. The linesman though was well placed and signaled the ball had crossed the line awarding the Rover strike. Rovers 2-1.
And it all seemed to be rolling along for the Rovers 3 points, until the 85th min. A CPR midfielder hit a ball towards the goal, George, who had come on as a defensive substitution, blocked the ball, the ref decided illegally with his hand and awarded a penalty. CPR’s #5 place the ball, and confidently struck it on the outside of the post ! Rovers joy lasted only a few seconds as the ref whistled for a retake !! as he saw players from both team encroaching in the area prior to the kick @?@ The CPR converted on the 2nd attempt, and when George was awarded another yellow card prior to the restart, they believed they could take all 3 points. Rovers 2-2.
They did not count on the Rover’s quality, spirit and determination, and the strike in added time set the record straight.
Team: Dave Borchard, Mark Kushemba, Randi Lee, Vidar Ekehaug, Colin Marshall, Andy Abramovits, Einar Benediktsson, Sam Wiggins, Jordan Chirico, Stephen Pugliese, Alfonso Nanclares. Subs (all played) Ron Baskin, Oren Nhaissi, Andrew George, Alex Schardt
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