CRU 2 – Struggle FC 3

The rest of the first half saw Cameron Road pushing strong up the pitch. Steve McKenna and Willis were pressuring the Struggle defense to the point of breaking down with nearly every ball sent their way. Finally, in a sloppy play from their sweeper, a ball was played back and handles illegally by Kenny Loggins, setting up an indirect kick in the box. BT drove in the equalizer with the Donovanesque composure. The score stood CRU 1-1 SFC at halftime.

The second half continued where the first half left off, strong, physical play that left some of them crying for the whistle. CRU continued to push up and send balls into the box for any one of the attacking runs o’ Roaders to finish on goal. A deep cross into the box was handballed by an SFC defender and the beautiful sound of the whistle came blazing through the air. McKenna tucked a scorcher in right side for the go ahead as Kenny Loggins again flopped around on the ground.  CRU 2 -1 SFC

There were several close calls from set pieces outside the box featuring Cuyler and BT that had some sweet movement on them, while Andy had a brilliant header that made thunderous love to that near post! Towards the end of the match, Struggle were able to sneak in two unanswered goals to take the lead. FT: CRU 2-3 SFC

While an unfortunate result, it was a good showing. SFC is always a friendly crew who are good sports and great guys, as Scott truly demonstrated after the match. But their recent recruiting spree seemed to drown out the referee’s whistle with their tears.

Next we have the Reapers, who have been getting absolutely slaughtered. It may be safe to say that if we handed out beers for every goal, no one’s thirsty! Come. And. Get. It! Show up and score some frakking goals.

Man of the Match: We’ve scored some goals from set pieces recently. Hell, Cuyler may be up for an ESPY! This week it was BT with a perfectly placed, driving finish to start our scoring efforts.