Polonia S.C. 3 Barnstonworth Rovers F.C. 0
Its always difficult to beat a team 3 times in a season. The Rovers affected by the heat and missing players, could not duplicate last week’s performance and fell, easily, to Polonia 3-0. Polonia, unbeaten at home before the Rovers knocked them out of the cup, were this week the more effective team. The Rovers started with too defensive a posture, allowing the Poles to dominate possession and play to unfold largely in the Rovers half. Missing their link, the Rovers reverted to counter-attacking rather than sustained pressure.
The Poles took the lead midway through the 1st half in an exquisitely finished chipped. Rovers 0-1.
The Rovers responded with Oren crossing from the byline but just behind Andy and then a few minutes later, to the far post just over Pugli’s head. Pugli received a deflected pass inside the box, but after he turned his finish was too weak to really test the keeper.
The second half, the sudden heat taking its toll on the pace of the match, the Rovers rebalance in a 4-4-2, were in the ascendancy. Andy beat a couple of defenders, cut into the middle near the penalty spot, but shot barely wide. Oren again went deep from Einar, he cut inside but his effort was well saved. Then disaster struck. An errant back pass towards Broach was easily read, intercepted and slotted home. Rovers 0-2.
Polonia took control and as the Rovers pushed up for a goal that never came, they found a lot of space on the counter. First another nice chip hit the Rover bar, and a speculative shot was deflected on to the post. Finally Polonia got their 3rd to end the match.
The defeat leaves the 1sts to fight for their division spot vs Froscinone.
Team: Dave Borchard, Jon Nessa, Randi Lee, Mark Kushemba, Andrew George, Vidar Ekehaug, Einar Benedktsson, Oren Nhaissi, Alfonzo Nanclares, Andy Abramovits, Stephen Pugliese. Subs (all played): Sam Minaya, Yuri Krym, Alex Cruz, Michael Martocci
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Old Boys report 4/26/09 by Dave Sheeran
BOB – 1 Shamrocks – 4
The Shamrocks continued to play the role of spoiler in the title race, by taking full advantage of the Old Boys’ poorest performance in living memory, and handed us our first league loss of the season. Pending Tesoro’s result from Sunday (in arbitration) we could well be 4 points back with 3 games to go. We play them in a must-win game this coming weekend.
It started badly last Sunday with an 8am kick-off, and as you all know it was already bloody hot. It never really improved. Shamrocks scored from an early corner – their striker muscling his way past Greg and powering a header into the corner, despite Rocco’s attempt to keep it out. Sheero back in goal after a couple of months out through injury showed his rustiness by staying on his line when the cross was only about 6 yards out.
We struggled to find our rhythm, which has rarely eluded us this season, and Shamrocks continued to punish our sloppiness. Their 2nd & 3rd goals came directly from Barnstonworth mistakes, so by the time Unmackers rounded their keeper to get one back, we’d already pretty much handed the game to the opposition. And despite some sustained Rovers pressure late in the game, we had time to gift them a 4th goal from another corner.
Promotion is still entirely within our grasp, but it would be so much more satisfying to win the division. A win on Sunday would get us a lot closer to that goal.
BOB: Sheero, Rocco, Greg, Billy, Dominator, Josh, Jeff, Bazza, Chip, Colin, Negro, Luxury, Unmackers
The Shamrocks continued to play the role of spoiler in the title race, by taking full advantage of the Old Boys’ poorest performance in living memory, and handed us our first league loss of the season. Pending Tesoro’s result from Sunday (in arbitration) we could well be 4 points back with 3 games to go. We play them in a must-win game this coming weekend.
It started badly last Sunday with an 8am kick-off, and as you all know it was already bloody hot. It never really improved. Shamrocks scored from an early corner – their striker muscling his way past Greg and powering a header into the corner, despite Rocco’s attempt to keep it out. Sheero back in goal after a couple of months out through injury showed his rustiness by staying on his line when the cross was only about 6 yards out.
We struggled to find our rhythm, which has rarely eluded us this season, and Shamrocks continued to punish our sloppiness. Their 2nd & 3rd goals came directly from Barnstonworth mistakes, so by the time Unmackers rounded their keeper to get one back, we’d already pretty much handed the game to the opposition. And despite some sustained Rovers pressure late in the game, we had time to gift them a 4th goal from another corner.
Promotion is still entirely within our grasp, but it would be so much more satisfying to win the division. A win on Sunday would get us a lot closer to that goal.
BOB: Sheero, Rocco, Greg, Billy, Dominator, Josh, Jeff, Bazza, Chip, Colin, Negro, Luxury, Unmackers
Premier o'30s Match Report 4/26/09 by Kevin O'Donovan
Barnstonworth Premier o'30s 2 NY Dinamo o'30s 3
Nedgy Nazon 30'; Nedgy Nazon 35'
Strength in numbers was looking to be the theme of the day as we had lots of subs while Dinamo had only one or two. But it was Dinamo who were able to lift it in the second half when they needed to. We were playing with a 2-1 lead well into the second half when Dinamo scored two goals in a 5 minute span to take the lead and deal us our second league loss of the season.
They started brightly testing the waters with long range shots. The opening goal came from an errant pass across the middle that was intercepted and sent wide to their speedy right winger. He looked to have pushed the ball too far and Kevin pounced but somehow he just got a foot to it to give Dinamo the early lead. Dinamo had a few other chances go begging before Rovers turned things around. First it was Kendall who beat two or three players before crossing to Nedgy for the shot from close range. The next goal was a thing of beauty. Nedgy received the ball with his back to goal, 5-10 yards outside the box. He fed Marlon, who had made a perfectly timed run across the box. Marlon took the ball to the byline and returned the ball back to Nedgy who first-timed his shot to give Rovers the 2-1 lead they took into halftime.
The second half started well for Rovers who maintained their first half momentum. Dinamo had some forays forward but nothing too dangerous while Rovers had a few efforts themselves. But as the half wore on, Dinamo gained more and more possession and started threatening Rovers from all sides. Their #9 playmaker was always going to be the dangerman, even if you knew he had no right foot to speak of. He had narrowly missed in the first half, but when he got his opportunity in the second half, he made no mistake drilling a laserbeam 20 yard shot to the upper 90 at Kevin's near post. Their third goal came not 5 minutes later when their right winger again found some space inside the box, from where he drove a hard low shot to the far post. Kevin got a hand to it but it was not enough. 3-2 Dinamo. The final 10-15 minutes saw the Rovers regain composure and we were unlucky to not equalize on Marlon's agonizingly close effort and Peter's long range free kick. It must also be said that Pompey, usually a winger, had his best game all season while playing in the middle of the park. He looked like Michael Essien out there, winning a very high percentage of tackles and effectively spraying the ball around to fellow Rovers.
Assuming Pele Masters took down the Croats, we're now level on points with them while Pele enjoy the goal difference advantage. Three league matches remain against the mid-table Brooklyn Italians and Greek Americans and the last regular season game against Pele Masters.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Andy, Will, Jazzy, Peter, Lex, Mo, Pompey, Adrian, Nedgy, Marlon, Kendall, Duane, Maurice
Nedgy Nazon 30'; Nedgy Nazon 35'
Strength in numbers was looking to be the theme of the day as we had lots of subs while Dinamo had only one or two. But it was Dinamo who were able to lift it in the second half when they needed to. We were playing with a 2-1 lead well into the second half when Dinamo scored two goals in a 5 minute span to take the lead and deal us our second league loss of the season.
They started brightly testing the waters with long range shots. The opening goal came from an errant pass across the middle that was intercepted and sent wide to their speedy right winger. He looked to have pushed the ball too far and Kevin pounced but somehow he just got a foot to it to give Dinamo the early lead. Dinamo had a few other chances go begging before Rovers turned things around. First it was Kendall who beat two or three players before crossing to Nedgy for the shot from close range. The next goal was a thing of beauty. Nedgy received the ball with his back to goal, 5-10 yards outside the box. He fed Marlon, who had made a perfectly timed run across the box. Marlon took the ball to the byline and returned the ball back to Nedgy who first-timed his shot to give Rovers the 2-1 lead they took into halftime.
The second half started well for Rovers who maintained their first half momentum. Dinamo had some forays forward but nothing too dangerous while Rovers had a few efforts themselves. But as the half wore on, Dinamo gained more and more possession and started threatening Rovers from all sides. Their #9 playmaker was always going to be the dangerman, even if you knew he had no right foot to speak of. He had narrowly missed in the first half, but when he got his opportunity in the second half, he made no mistake drilling a laserbeam 20 yard shot to the upper 90 at Kevin's near post. Their third goal came not 5 minutes later when their right winger again found some space inside the box, from where he drove a hard low shot to the far post. Kevin got a hand to it but it was not enough. 3-2 Dinamo. The final 10-15 minutes saw the Rovers regain composure and we were unlucky to not equalize on Marlon's agonizingly close effort and Peter's long range free kick. It must also be said that Pompey, usually a winger, had his best game all season while playing in the middle of the park. He looked like Michael Essien out there, winning a very high percentage of tackles and effectively spraying the ball around to fellow Rovers.
Assuming Pele Masters took down the Croats, we're now level on points with them while Pele enjoy the goal difference advantage. Three league matches remain against the mid-table Brooklyn Italians and Greek Americans and the last regular season game against Pele Masters.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Andy, Will, Jazzy, Peter, Lex, Mo, Pompey, Adrian, Nedgy, Marlon, Kendall, Duane, Maurice
BRFC o30's match report 4/26/09 by Martin Mckinnon
BRFC o30's 2 Manhattan Kickers o'30s 4
well - our ridiculous Spring schedule faced us with 3 of the top 4 teams to start and let's just say we didn't exactly pass the test - more like the papers weren't even handed in!
this week it was Kickers who are by far the weaker of the playoff bound sides and we really could have had them...had it not been 90' in the shade and we had some subs ...and we weren't so lazy and unfit!
coach Ben was forced to suit up and come in for me as i'd again been unable to stop myself drinking after another 7am start the day before...this time though i was pretty convinced i was gonna die on the pitch - and we all know it's gonna be a good one when it finally happens and has to more grand than crumpling at Randalls Island.
well old Weiner hadn't been on that long when he slammed in his first goal of the season after great work by Paul....1-0 up and looking pretty good then just before the half some shoddy marking and their 7 ft striker headed home.
2nd half went a bit pear shaped and it was 4-1 before we knew it....Nick bundled home a 2nd from a great Jason free kick but we never really looked like any comeback....4-2 loss.
has to be said that the poxy looking little ref who didn't appear to speak any language allowed them a blatant offside goal and another breakaway after their striker had clearly pushed me off the ball....yes i was a little weaker than usual even but the goalscorer shook my hand laughing about how he'd got away with it at the final whistle.
oh - and our goalie wrecked his knee but had to play the whole game on 1 leg basically and little Brandon picked a fight with their 2nd biggest guy which was very amusing but i was pretty concerned for our lovely new Orange shirt which the guy ripped off him!
next week relegation battle with Guyana A and i'm away now til end of season so maybe Ben or Wisnom will thrill you with our report.
MacKinnon
well - our ridiculous Spring schedule faced us with 3 of the top 4 teams to start and let's just say we didn't exactly pass the test - more like the papers weren't even handed in!
this week it was Kickers who are by far the weaker of the playoff bound sides and we really could have had them...had it not been 90' in the shade and we had some subs ...and we weren't so lazy and unfit!
coach Ben was forced to suit up and come in for me as i'd again been unable to stop myself drinking after another 7am start the day before...this time though i was pretty convinced i was gonna die on the pitch - and we all know it's gonna be a good one when it finally happens and has to more grand than crumpling at Randalls Island.
well old Weiner hadn't been on that long when he slammed in his first goal of the season after great work by Paul....1-0 up and looking pretty good then just before the half some shoddy marking and their 7 ft striker headed home.
2nd half went a bit pear shaped and it was 4-1 before we knew it....Nick bundled home a 2nd from a great Jason free kick but we never really looked like any comeback....4-2 loss.
has to be said that the poxy looking little ref who didn't appear to speak any language allowed them a blatant offside goal and another breakaway after their striker had clearly pushed me off the ball....yes i was a little weaker than usual even but the goalscorer shook my hand laughing about how he'd got away with it at the final whistle.
oh - and our goalie wrecked his knee but had to play the whole game on 1 leg basically and little Brandon picked a fight with their 2nd biggest guy which was very amusing but i was pretty concerned for our lovely new Orange shirt which the guy ripped off him!
next week relegation battle with Guyana A and i'm away now til end of season so maybe Ben or Wisnom will thrill you with our report.
MacKinnon
Result: Reserves 4/26/09 vs Polonia Res (a)
Polonia Res 3 Barnstonworth Rovers Res 2
The Reserves disgraced themselves losing to the 50 year olds Polish Reserves ! Reserves, albeit playing without a genuine keeper, should have easily overcome the opposition. Rather, they were trailing 3-0 half way in the 2nd half, and only managed 2 goals (from 20 opportunities) in the end. Austin scored on his long awaited return, Stash got the first.
Team: Austin Harris, Stefan Lysak, Stash Rutkowski, Simon Caton, Nick Reynolds, Yannick James, Yuri Krym, Alex Carabano, Sam Minaya, Alex Cruz, Michael Martocci. Subs (all played) Felix D’Ambrose, Stavros Zomopoulos
The Reserves disgraced themselves losing to the 50 year olds Polish Reserves ! Reserves, albeit playing without a genuine keeper, should have easily overcome the opposition. Rather, they were trailing 3-0 half way in the 2nd half, and only managed 2 goals (from 20 opportunities) in the end. Austin scored on his long awaited return, Stash got the first.
Team: Austin Harris, Stefan Lysak, Stash Rutkowski, Simon Caton, Nick Reynolds, Yannick James, Yuri Krym, Alex Carabano, Sam Minaya, Alex Cruz, Michael Martocci. Subs (all played) Felix D’Ambrose, Stavros Zomopoulos
Monday, April 20, 2009
Result: Firsts State Cup Qrt-Final 4/19/09
Polonia S.C 0 Barnstonworth Rovers 1
The Rovers, with quality abound, blazed past Polonia and their numerous fans at McCarren Park 1-0. The telling moment came in the 60th minute when Andy tenaciously closed down the Polonia defender besides the box, won the ball, and released the overlapping Oren. He broke to the end line before cutting his pass back to Colin arriving just at the six, who then delicately slotted it to the far post and the Rovers to the their 2nd State Cup Semi in 3 seasons.
This time the Rovers had the effectiveness and determination that was necessary to make their superior quality show on the score-sheet. They dominated possession the entire first 45, with Broach a virtual spectator, and both flank players terrorized the slower Polonia backs. But they fashioned few clear cut chances as everyone opted for an additional pass in the final third when shooting would have sufficed. The best came from a build up on the right. Jordi swung a trademark cross; Pugli rose at the penalty spot but headed just wide.
The Rovers should have gone ahead early in the 2nd. A nifty build on the left and Einar sprung for Andy on the right, inside the box. He won the first ball and a kind bounce set him with only the keeper to beat. The Pole made a sprawling save, but had Andy not lamented his miss, he could have still scored on the rebound.
He made up for it with his hustle a few minutes later, setting up the only goal of the match.
The Rovers lost control of the tempo in the final 25 minutes but their class and grit guided them safely to the end. The Firsts' defense was brilliantly strong, stable and always organized against one of the most physical teams in the league. The Poles threatened only sparingly. The first time with an inexplicable – crowd appeasing – indirect free kick away from the play inside the Rover D that was blocked by the wall. Then on a counter that Fonzi raced back to tackle just outside the area, and with 5 minutes to play when a ball squirted in the area but Broach was quick to dive to his left for the save.
The Rovers had several chances to kill the match off, Jordi’s effort was well saved from an angle, Nessa’s header went over the bar, Pugli’s one timer from a good position flattered wildly and Sam – on for Pugli – kept possession near the very end instead of going to goal after stealing the ball from the sweeper. In the end no more was necessary.
The Rovers are off to another semi-final.
Team: Dave Borchard, Jon Nessa, Vidar Ekehaug, Mark Kushemba, Andrew George, Colin Marshall, Oren Nhaissi, Jordan Chirico, Einar Benedktsson, Andy Abramovits, Stephen Pugliese. Subs: (all played) Randi Lee, Alfonzo Nanclares, Sam Minaya.
The Rovers, with quality abound, blazed past Polonia and their numerous fans at McCarren Park 1-0. The telling moment came in the 60th minute when Andy tenaciously closed down the Polonia defender besides the box, won the ball, and released the overlapping Oren. He broke to the end line before cutting his pass back to Colin arriving just at the six, who then delicately slotted it to the far post and the Rovers to the their 2nd State Cup Semi in 3 seasons.
This time the Rovers had the effectiveness and determination that was necessary to make their superior quality show on the score-sheet. They dominated possession the entire first 45, with Broach a virtual spectator, and both flank players terrorized the slower Polonia backs. But they fashioned few clear cut chances as everyone opted for an additional pass in the final third when shooting would have sufficed. The best came from a build up on the right. Jordi swung a trademark cross; Pugli rose at the penalty spot but headed just wide.
The Rovers should have gone ahead early in the 2nd. A nifty build on the left and Einar sprung for Andy on the right, inside the box. He won the first ball and a kind bounce set him with only the keeper to beat. The Pole made a sprawling save, but had Andy not lamented his miss, he could have still scored on the rebound.
He made up for it with his hustle a few minutes later, setting up the only goal of the match.
The Rovers lost control of the tempo in the final 25 minutes but their class and grit guided them safely to the end. The Firsts' defense was brilliantly strong, stable and always organized against one of the most physical teams in the league. The Poles threatened only sparingly. The first time with an inexplicable – crowd appeasing – indirect free kick away from the play inside the Rover D that was blocked by the wall. Then on a counter that Fonzi raced back to tackle just outside the area, and with 5 minutes to play when a ball squirted in the area but Broach was quick to dive to his left for the save.
The Rovers had several chances to kill the match off, Jordi’s effort was well saved from an angle, Nessa’s header went over the bar, Pugli’s one timer from a good position flattered wildly and Sam – on for Pugli – kept possession near the very end instead of going to goal after stealing the ball from the sweeper. In the end no more was necessary.
The Rovers are off to another semi-final.
Team: Dave Borchard, Jon Nessa, Vidar Ekehaug, Mark Kushemba, Andrew George, Colin Marshall, Oren Nhaissi, Jordan Chirico, Einar Benedktsson, Andy Abramovits, Stephen Pugliese. Subs: (all played) Randi Lee, Alfonzo Nanclares, Sam Minaya.
Rover Ladies & R2D2 4/19/09 by Nicolas
R2D2 2 Astoria 0
R2D2 is marching on and pocketed an extra 3 points with a 2-0 win against Astoria this Sunday. With about 85% of ball possession the game was never really disputed but our opponent's great defensive effort managed to make our life more difficult than planned. Steph Norris and Darlene Estevez bagged the two goals for R2D2.
R2D2 is now on a 10 game winning streak.
Lady Rovers 1 CPR Red 6
After two convincing win in a row, the weekend proved much more difficult for Rovers 1. Following a bad bout of stomach flu, Rovers 1 was brought down to 9 players before the game even started. That number dropped to 8 after Mary Lawton got a bad knee injury (we are awaiting official diagnosis). Despite teh odds, Rovers 1 fought hard and kept its head high for the entire game, Shawn even managing to score one goal. Final score of 1-5 for CPR Red does not reflect the quality of the game developped by Rovers 1.
Both ladies team are off next weekend but expect big games on May 3rd.
Nicolas
R2D2 is marching on and pocketed an extra 3 points with a 2-0 win against Astoria this Sunday. With about 85% of ball possession the game was never really disputed but our opponent's great defensive effort managed to make our life more difficult than planned. Steph Norris and Darlene Estevez bagged the two goals for R2D2.
R2D2 is now on a 10 game winning streak.
Lady Rovers 1 CPR Red 6
After two convincing win in a row, the weekend proved much more difficult for Rovers 1. Following a bad bout of stomach flu, Rovers 1 was brought down to 9 players before the game even started. That number dropped to 8 after Mary Lawton got a bad knee injury (we are awaiting official diagnosis). Despite teh odds, Rovers 1 fought hard and kept its head high for the entire game, Shawn even managing to score one goal. Final score of 1-5 for CPR Red does not reflect the quality of the game developped by Rovers 1.
Both ladies team are off next weekend but expect big games on May 3rd.
Nicolas
Premier O'30s Match Report 4/19/09 by Kevin O'Donovan
Barnstonworth Premier 6 Guyana Veterans A 2
Randalls Island #74
Adrian Boma 1'; Nedgy Nazon 8'; Nedgy Nazon 60';
Carl Gajewski 64'; Chivon Thornhill 70'; Nedgy Nazon 80'
Once again we played a Guyana Veterans side, this time the A variety, and we had to wait around half an hour until they had enough players to start. With just seven opposing players, we set a record for fastest goal ever when debutant Jazzy, the last piece of the Martino for Robedinho winter transfer, paid immediate dividends, crossing to Adrian who notched his first ever Rovers goal with a clinical finish. Within minutes, Guyana had the full complement including their ageless one, Chris Giles, the former Guyanese national team player. No matter as we quickly notched our second goal when we once again exploited the left side with Jazzy feeding Nedgy for a tap-in. After a couple of missed chances, the next 30 minutes encompassing the end of the first and beginning of the second half saw a much cagier game, however. Guyana began to get forward on the counter-attack and they eventually scored their first when their player got to the byline and crossed to the edge of the 6, where some other dude slotted home. 2-1 at the half.
Guyana came out strong in the second half, forcing Kevin into several diving saves. Also during this spell, Andy, Will and Robbie each made some high quality, last defender tackles to preserve the Rover lead. After weathering the storm, it was Carl who cleared the ball long to Nedgy, who soloed on, slotting past the keeper for his second. A few minutes later on a corner, Nedgy returned the favor, finding Carl at the backpost where he rose high to head home and giving us a three goal cushion. The next goal was probably the nicest with Peter winning the ball in midfield, turning to free Nedgy down the right flank where he again picked out a Rover at the far post, this time Chivon who headed in from the slimmest of angles. Nedgy got his hattrick when Adrian's through ball put him into space with just the keeper to beat, which he calmly did. 6-1 to the good. Guyana netted their second goal just before the final whistle when Rovers briefly lost concentration. Next up it's Dinamo who are the table toppers of the North bracket. Thanks also to guest Stefan for filling in.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Andy, Will, Jazzy, Peter, Dex, Maurice, Pompey, Adrian, Nedgy, Chivon, Stefan
Randalls Island #74
Adrian Boma 1'; Nedgy Nazon 8'; Nedgy Nazon 60';
Carl Gajewski 64'; Chivon Thornhill 70'; Nedgy Nazon 80'
Once again we played a Guyana Veterans side, this time the A variety, and we had to wait around half an hour until they had enough players to start. With just seven opposing players, we set a record for fastest goal ever when debutant Jazzy, the last piece of the Martino for Robedinho winter transfer, paid immediate dividends, crossing to Adrian who notched his first ever Rovers goal with a clinical finish. Within minutes, Guyana had the full complement including their ageless one, Chris Giles, the former Guyanese national team player. No matter as we quickly notched our second goal when we once again exploited the left side with Jazzy feeding Nedgy for a tap-in. After a couple of missed chances, the next 30 minutes encompassing the end of the first and beginning of the second half saw a much cagier game, however. Guyana began to get forward on the counter-attack and they eventually scored their first when their player got to the byline and crossed to the edge of the 6, where some other dude slotted home. 2-1 at the half.
Guyana came out strong in the second half, forcing Kevin into several diving saves. Also during this spell, Andy, Will and Robbie each made some high quality, last defender tackles to preserve the Rover lead. After weathering the storm, it was Carl who cleared the ball long to Nedgy, who soloed on, slotting past the keeper for his second. A few minutes later on a corner, Nedgy returned the favor, finding Carl at the backpost where he rose high to head home and giving us a three goal cushion. The next goal was probably the nicest with Peter winning the ball in midfield, turning to free Nedgy down the right flank where he again picked out a Rover at the far post, this time Chivon who headed in from the slimmest of angles. Nedgy got his hattrick when Adrian's through ball put him into space with just the keeper to beat, which he calmly did. 6-1 to the good. Guyana netted their second goal just before the final whistle when Rovers briefly lost concentration. Next up it's Dinamo who are the table toppers of the North bracket. Thanks also to guest Stefan for filling in.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Andy, Will, Jazzy, Peter, Dex, Maurice, Pompey, Adrian, Nedgy, Chivon, Stefan
BRFC Over 30's match report 4/19/09 - by Martin Mckinnon
BRFC O'30s 1 Pele Masters 6
well - i lied when i said last time that i'd have a winning match report for this game - quite the opposite infact : we were gubbed 6-1 by the 2 time reigning champions Pele Masters...they are a really bloody good football team!
the score flatters them somewhat as they had 6 chances and scored them all - we had at least that many and managed only 1 from new striker Paul who earlier after rounding the keeper somehow managed to hit the post instead of the empty net?
we have a ways to go still and our horror spring schedule continues this coming Sunday when we play the Kickers...a game in which we need to start collecting points or we will be in a relegation battle for the last 3 games.
the ref was a complete twaddle and Jason told him this in no uncertain terms at the final whistle earning himself a red card...oops!
i also got booked while i was linesman? and Olli had his usual mouthy fun with the oppo including telling some skinny guy with a doo-rag on that he was going to stomp him so hard he wouldn't be able to see?
anyway,goalscoring still our major issue and we better figure it out quick. cheers,MacKinnon
well - i lied when i said last time that i'd have a winning match report for this game - quite the opposite infact : we were gubbed 6-1 by the 2 time reigning champions Pele Masters...they are a really bloody good football team!
the score flatters them somewhat as they had 6 chances and scored them all - we had at least that many and managed only 1 from new striker Paul who earlier after rounding the keeper somehow managed to hit the post instead of the empty net?
we have a ways to go still and our horror spring schedule continues this coming Sunday when we play the Kickers...a game in which we need to start collecting points or we will be in a relegation battle for the last 3 games.
the ref was a complete twaddle and Jason told him this in no uncertain terms at the final whistle earning himself a red card...oops!
i also got booked while i was linesman? and Olli had his usual mouthy fun with the oppo including telling some skinny guy with a doo-rag on that he was going to stomp him so hard he wouldn't be able to see?
anyway,goalscoring still our major issue and we better figure it out quick. cheers,MacKinnon
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Result: Firsts 4/5/09 vs Landsdowne Bhoys
Landsdowne Bhoys 2 Barnstonworth Rovers F.C. 0
The Rovers dominated, created all the chances but struggled to finish, missing Pugli, and paid the ultimate price, ending their playoff place hopes. Jordi and Oren could have put the match beyond doubt in the first half, hitting the post twice, missing 2 tet-a-tet, and an empty net rebound. Contrarily Bhoys scored in their only 2 strikes on goal. A direct free kick from range in the first half, and a volley after Rover’s defensive hesitation inside the box, in the second.
Team: Dave Borchard, Jon Nessa, Oren Nhaissi, Vidar Ekehaug, Sam Wiggins, Jordan Chirico, Andy Abramovits, Mark Kushemba, Alfonso Nanclares, Andrew George, Colin Marshall Subs: (all played) Arnor Arnarson, Randi Lee, Samuel Minaya, Alex Cruz
The Rovers dominated, created all the chances but struggled to finish, missing Pugli, and paid the ultimate price, ending their playoff place hopes. Jordi and Oren could have put the match beyond doubt in the first half, hitting the post twice, missing 2 tet-a-tet, and an empty net rebound. Contrarily Bhoys scored in their only 2 strikes on goal. A direct free kick from range in the first half, and a volley after Rover’s defensive hesitation inside the box, in the second.
Team: Dave Borchard, Jon Nessa, Oren Nhaissi, Vidar Ekehaug, Sam Wiggins, Jordan Chirico, Andy Abramovits, Mark Kushemba, Alfonso Nanclares, Andrew George, Colin Marshall Subs: (all played) Arnor Arnarson, Randi Lee, Samuel Minaya, Alex Cruz
Result: Reserves 4/5/09 vs Landsdowne Bhoys Res
Landsdowne Bhoys Res 4 Barnstonworth Rovers Res 2
A lackluster performance form the Reserves saw them dropped by the Bhoys. They went down 2-0 early and just made too many individual errors, endless bad decisions, and incredibly wasteful in front of the goal. Finally, after many clear chances, Yannick converted one to temporarily put the Reserves back in the match at Reserves 1-2. Marto, got the late consolation strike, his first for the club.
Team: Mat Kaplan, Stash Rutkowski , Bobby Hanifin, Daniel Cardozo, Arnor Arnarson, Samuel Minaya, Stefan Lysak, Michael Martocci, Alex Cruz, Yannick James, Alex Carabano Subs: (all played) Simon Caton, Felix D'ambrose, Yuri Krym
A lackluster performance form the Reserves saw them dropped by the Bhoys. They went down 2-0 early and just made too many individual errors, endless bad decisions, and incredibly wasteful in front of the goal. Finally, after many clear chances, Yannick converted one to temporarily put the Reserves back in the match at Reserves 1-2. Marto, got the late consolation strike, his first for the club.
Team: Mat Kaplan, Stash Rutkowski , Bobby Hanifin, Daniel Cardozo, Arnor Arnarson, Samuel Minaya, Stefan Lysak, Michael Martocci, Alex Cruz, Yannick James, Alex Carabano Subs: (all played) Simon Caton, Felix D'ambrose, Yuri Krym
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
BRFC Old Boys report 4/5/09 by Sheero
BOB - 5 RTG - 1
It's not often that one can describe a 5-1 victory as a struggle, but on Sunday we huffed and puffed and eventually blew the house down of a fairly poor RTG side. No doubt they are massively improved from last season when we stuck 13 past them, but this game was way too close for way too long.
It couldn't have started better. We arrived at sunny Randall's Island to see the closing minutes of Tesoro's 1-1 tie with Shamrocks, placing the destiny of the league back in our own hands. We then kicked off on one of Randalls Island's shiny new fields and were 2-0 in the opening 10 minutes - Luxury & Unmackers with the goals.
And then it all went tits-up. There was a visible slowing of pace and lessening of effort throughout, the Old Boys obviously thinking it was game over and that the goals would flow without further effort. But passes went astray and were not chased down - easier to stand with hands on hips and blame your teammate. Tackles were half-hearted. RTG saw this and took advantage. They were hampered merely by their ability, never their effort. And they were rewarded late in the first half when a ball crossed in from the right was poorly cleared and then poked through Dom’s legs to half the deficit. And whilst they never really threatened to score again, they certainly had their tails up for the rest of the first half.
Second half was a slight improvement, but it wasn’t until late on that we put the game away. Another one from Unmackers and two neat finishes from Jeff gave the scoreline some respectability.
We remain one of just 3 unbeaten teams in the entire Cosmo League, but with four more games left in the season each against much tougher opposition, we’ll have to be far more positive and controlled if we’re to stand a chance of taking the division.
BOB: Dominator, Ferg, Greg, Maggie, Macca, Billy, Scooby, Josh, Colin, Jeff, Bazza, Chip, Negro, Luxury, Unmackers. - DAS.
It's not often that one can describe a 5-1 victory as a struggle, but on Sunday we huffed and puffed and eventually blew the house down of a fairly poor RTG side. No doubt they are massively improved from last season when we stuck 13 past them, but this game was way too close for way too long.
It couldn't have started better. We arrived at sunny Randall's Island to see the closing minutes of Tesoro's 1-1 tie with Shamrocks, placing the destiny of the league back in our own hands. We then kicked off on one of Randalls Island's shiny new fields and were 2-0 in the opening 10 minutes - Luxury & Unmackers with the goals.
And then it all went tits-up. There was a visible slowing of pace and lessening of effort throughout, the Old Boys obviously thinking it was game over and that the goals would flow without further effort. But passes went astray and were not chased down - easier to stand with hands on hips and blame your teammate. Tackles were half-hearted. RTG saw this and took advantage. They were hampered merely by their ability, never their effort. And they were rewarded late in the first half when a ball crossed in from the right was poorly cleared and then poked through Dom’s legs to half the deficit. And whilst they never really threatened to score again, they certainly had their tails up for the rest of the first half.
Second half was a slight improvement, but it wasn’t until late on that we put the game away. Another one from Unmackers and two neat finishes from Jeff gave the scoreline some respectability.
We remain one of just 3 unbeaten teams in the entire Cosmo League, but with four more games left in the season each against much tougher opposition, we’ll have to be far more positive and controlled if we’re to stand a chance of taking the division.
BOB: Dominator, Ferg, Greg, Maggie, Macca, Billy, Scooby, Josh, Colin, Jeff, Bazza, Chip, Negro, Luxury, Unmackers. - DAS.
Monday, April 06, 2009
BRFC Premier o'30s Match Report-4/5/09 by Kevin
Barnstonworth Premier 1 Guyana Veterans B 0
Marc Daly, 85'
Verrazano #1
We were originally scheduled to play a somewhat revitalized Guyana A this week but there was a late change to the lowly Guyana B who sport a -47 goal difference and 0 points from 10 games. We figured it was more a matter of how many goals we would score. Next thing, we figure it will be a forfeit since Guyana only had 6 guys show up, but alas, we wait around for a while until they can field a full squad. So in addition to the bumpy pitch, all of these factors resulted in our starting very flat while Guyana B were at the very least motivated and physical.
Long story short, we squandered numerous clear chances, one of which probably crossed the goal line but was too close to call. But we pressed and forced the issue and it wasn't until the dying minutes when Coach Daly himself scored the match winner on a diving header, perfectly connecting onto a Peter Best last gasp cross from the byline. Just before the goal, Kevin had been forced to save a high powered blast that he was only able to parry across goal where another Guyana forward intentionally handled to try to guide the ball goalwards. Otherwise, some last gasp defending from all the defenders (the newcomer Maurice Daly, Carl, Will, Dex, Robbie and Marc) enabled us to keep a clean sheet.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Dex, Will, Mo, Marc, Peter, Duane, Pompey, Marlon, Maurice, Adrian
Marc Daly, 85'
Verrazano #1
We were originally scheduled to play a somewhat revitalized Guyana A this week but there was a late change to the lowly Guyana B who sport a -47 goal difference and 0 points from 10 games. We figured it was more a matter of how many goals we would score. Next thing, we figure it will be a forfeit since Guyana only had 6 guys show up, but alas, we wait around for a while until they can field a full squad. So in addition to the bumpy pitch, all of these factors resulted in our starting very flat while Guyana B were at the very least motivated and physical.
Long story short, we squandered numerous clear chances, one of which probably crossed the goal line but was too close to call. But we pressed and forced the issue and it wasn't until the dying minutes when Coach Daly himself scored the match winner on a diving header, perfectly connecting onto a Peter Best last gasp cross from the byline. Just before the goal, Kevin had been forced to save a high powered blast that he was only able to parry across goal where another Guyana forward intentionally handled to try to guide the ball goalwards. Otherwise, some last gasp defending from all the defenders (the newcomer Maurice Daly, Carl, Will, Dex, Robbie and Marc) enabled us to keep a clean sheet.
Squad: Kevin, Robedinho, Carl, Dex, Will, Mo, Marc, Peter, Duane, Pompey, Marlon, Maurice, Adrian
BRFC Over 30's match report 4/5/09 by Martin
lot's of things happening at our old fart club - 3 new signings and 'cause Wisnom is travelling the world trying to force toothpaste on people without teeth Ben Weiner has taken over as the coach type guy - i'm still the sad twat that has to organise stuff.
anyway - this Sunday we played what may be the best team in the league?
we had a bunch of chances to win the game ...but didn't!
lost 1-0 to Dinamo and even Olli who always claims "why are you guys happy - a loss is a loss" even admitted that it's kinda' nice to see we have a team that can finally compete with the supposed good teams in the league.
next game we play the next best team...stay tuned but i expect a match winning report from these same stinky fingers! MacKinnon
anyway - this Sunday we played what may be the best team in the league?
we had a bunch of chances to win the game ...but didn't!
lost 1-0 to Dinamo and even Olli who always claims "why are you guys happy - a loss is a loss" even admitted that it's kinda' nice to see we have a team that can finally compete with the supposed good teams in the league.
next game we play the next best team...stay tuned but i expect a match winning report from these same stinky fingers! MacKinnon
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