Sunday, March 29, 2009

NYC Sirens vs. Astoria Dragonflies

NYC Sirens 4 - 0 Astoria Dragonflies
PIER 40 Courtyard East 9pm

------- report by Leslie Jucovics

When the Sirens came to play the Astoria Dragonflies on Sunday night, the air was electric - not only with everyone’s competitive spirit and drive to win, but with lightning. So as we waited to hear whether or not the game would be played, the anticipation built up. And lucky for us, the game was on.

From the start, the Sirens were dominant. The defensive team of Leslie, Nikki, Christine and Gracie contained the few breaks Astoria found, and continually put the ball back into the offensive mix, providing goal keeper, Andi, with a relatively uneventful game. Jordyn and Jessica controlled the mid field, and with about 20 minutes remaining in the first half, Jordyn had an open look at the goal and sent one flying past the keeper to start the Siren’s scoring. With the center of the field in control, Marina and Jenn controlled the outside, getting great opportunities to move the ball up the outside, and before the end of the first half, Marina had her first goal of the season as well. (Good move Elliot getting her out of the sweeper position).

Coming out of halftime, the Sirens were ready to up the score, and the forward line of Dana and Emily were going to be stars of the show. With Elliot’s halftime coaching revving us up and Jeremy’s cheering, we came out playing hard.

About 20 minutes in, (Coach Elliot adds: With some clever footwork out wide, Jen passed the ball back to either Christine or Leslie who sent it in to the penalty box from out wide. A flick on from Jordyn landed then at Dana's feet in the left corner of the box. Angling her right foot she sent the ball high into the air and goal bound.....GOAL!!! she actually lobbed the goalkeeper from 8 yards out, even though the keeper was on the line. Unbelievable.)

back to Leslie: And the Sirens weren’t done yet. The backfield started pushing through and making offensive runs and Astoria was under pressure. To finish off the scoring later in the second half, Dana sent a perfect pass to Emily, whose shot went right past the keeper to make the score 4-0. When the final whistle blew, the Sirens had continued their undefeated streak and were ready for the next team. Bring ‘em on.

Barnstnwrth Rovers Old Boys vs. Argo Silver


Sunday March 29, 2009
Barnstonworth Rovers Old Boys 1 - 1 Argo Silver
2pm Randall's Island #75

--------- report by Rob Tsai


Argo Silver and Barnstonworth Rovers played to a 1-1 draw at Randall's Island #75 on March 29. Rovers struck first, midway through the first half, on a ball served over the top, and a missed clearance by defender Rob Tsai, allowing their striker to slip the ball past our keeper.
Silvers evened the score, as the Silvers' striker Michael won a loose ball in the box and beat the keeper on a stike to the left post.

A few good scoring opportunities were almost converted on both sides. Michael made a good cross to Terry's header in the 2nd half that barely skipped over the goal post.
Rovers had a breakaway with two attackers in a very dangerous position isolated against Silvers' lone sweeper Jim Beck, who made a spectacular tackle to clear the danger.

Caps go to the Silvers squad (13) - Dan C, Brooklyn Rob, Simon, Ian, Marcello, Ryan, Michael, Terry, Elliot, Rob T, Jim, Victor, Carlos.

Well played, except for my mistake. Sorry, mates.