FURY 9 - JDF 0 ~ Great win but keep your humility boys
Saturday September 22. Sun is out. Temperature oscillating around 20 Celcius. Bear Mountain stadium ready to cradle another beautiful game. Cold bottles full of water, glistening under the sun. Timbits all warm and fluffy. Orange slices juicy and ready to refresh.Turf waiting to be steeped on. And the Fury? No doubt, ready to go. Yes, that was the scenario this past weekend when our boys were able to surpass the fight from Juan de Fuca's Gold team.
The first half saw our boys dominate the game. Yet, we could not score. We hit the post 3 times. We shot 6 times but their keeper made save after save. Our forwards began to get frustrated. Yet, our team kept working hard and finally, after a nice set up by Finn, Robbie sidestepped the ball into the back of the net. That marked our 1-0. Soon after, Mathew, who was having a great game in his natural wing position, cut through the middle and slotted a low shot to the corner. Two nothing. The game continued with Fury taking the attack seriously. Soon after, we got a couple of free kicks. After some close calls (post again!) Robbie was able to put a third goal in. Half time came.
In the second half, we made some positional changes. This injected some new energy to our team. More goals were imminent but we still continued to struggle a bit. Three posts again, and another 6 shots. But yes, the goals finally came. It started with Justin taking a shot from far out on the 18 yard box. Top far corner. Clearly this boy has been practicing ~ well done JC!! Not to be outdone, Tyler then did a similar shot but at speed. And what a beauty shot it was from just inside of the 18 yard box. Not long after, Gabriel got tripped in the box. Penalty. As our captain, Jonathan showed his class and skill by taking a wonderful penalty kick. Not long after, another penalty kick. This time Tyler followed suit with his own decisive penalty kick. As the game progressed, the boys began to play more freely and this was clearly shown when Robbie turned a defender beautifully, passing the ball to Thomas who with great skill took the pass at speed and cooly slotted home another goal. Gabe and Finn continued to cause problems for the defenders of JDF with their speed and agility. This culminated when almost towards the end of the game, Finn got past a defender and sent a low shot to the corner to also get on the score sheet.
As always though, none of those goals would mean anything without the tireless precise work of our defenders and midfield. I was particularly impressed with Ben's improvement in the middle. Your passing was much better and your protecting of the ball was fantastic. Keep it up Benny!! Justin, your control in the middle of the park was also great. Keep moving that ball from side to side and run the show. That's your job ~ keep it up.
I cannot finish without giving mass props to the defenders: to Pierce for running the center back position like a pro. Brandon, Tyler and Marcel once again showed that in order for anyone to go by them, they need rockets and ninja skills. Hamish, you played a very solid game. You made some great passes from the back and I think that you are settling into the rhythm of the game quite well. Aaron, sorry that the game did not bring much attention to you BUT remember, the busy ones are coming!
Koby we are holding your position buddy ~ get better soon.
WHAT WAS RIGHT: our tenacity. Despite the fact that as the game progressed a win seemed likely, the boys kept their determination and did not take JDF lightly. Respecting your opposition is a must.
WHAT WE NEED TO IMPROVE ON: We are still collapsing into the middle (our wingers need to stay out), we need to make more penetrating passes from the middle to the forwards and although it was much better, we still need to move the ball a bit quicker from center positions to the outside.
Ok, for now, let's keep improving boys ~ hard work will bring you rewards. Cheers!!
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