Débâcle De Mayo
The Honey Badgers went down in flames during the second half of yesterday’s 4-0 loss to the Gunners.
8am at NEMP is never anyone’s ideal scenario for soccer, and the teams were treated to about 20 tiny flags embedded in the field to server as some sort of dribbling obstacle course. With those removed (because let’s be honest, how many of us can actually dribble), the teams took to the hardened pitch for battle. Cameron Road fielded a changed lineup with some missing players, but still had some good early play.
The bulk of the first half chances fell to the Honey Badgers, with Steve McKenna and Danimal on center stage. Steve had a solo attempt thwarted by a mole hill at the top of the 18 yard box, and then another shot that just missed after a brilliant defense-splitting thru ball by Ryan.
Danimal had two fantastic headers as he drove hard into the box. The first one went just over the crossbar, and the second one was delivered inch perfect by Jefe from 40 yards out.
Frustrating to not capitalize on those good opportunities, but things were looking good for Cameron Road offensively.
On the defensive line, they were also looking strong. At one point the Honey Badgers built a wall, and the Gunners paid for it as their free kick was turned back by the mighty structure.
But the Badgers caught an unlucky break as the Gunners scored a goal off a multiple deflection inside the box off a corner kick against the run of play. It was a shame, because Cameron Road probably made 7-8 chances in the first half to the Gunners lone meaningful attack.
The second half…. well….. let’s just say it wasn’t the Honey Badgers best 45 minutes of soccer. After Danimal found himself walking to his car within 10 minutes, courtesy of the power grabbing referee, things went from bad to worse. Down to 10 men, the Red Mist descended upon the team. How could one accurately describe the final 30 minutes? Not a lot of passing, not a lot of defense, not a lot of scoring and a WHOLE LOT of yelling. Not a recipe for success.
And that is the last that shall be spoken of the Débâcle De Mayo.
Man-of-the-Match: BT, setting the standard for spectating while outfitted in his full kit. He also shagged 3 balls.
