Travelers (3) vs ABB II (2)

June 6th, 2007 - LP Wilson, Windsor, CT

I've been preaching about getting off to a good fast start and we finally did - up 3-0 at the half with good goals by Kalee, & both of Patrick's. Gordon, the new interim coach, missed the 3rd one, Red Stripe is the reason to blame, and is convinced we are all lying to him. Even though this post isn't official, he'll have to trust us until the website with the standings is updated.

The wind in our favor helped big time. I didn't realize it until we were facing it in the 2nd half. Our 3rd goal was from Tony's punt. Speaking of Tony he had some great saves, like 4 of them all in one play and we were all in awe. So much so that we didn't clear the ball and ABB finally slipped it past him, for their 1st goal. Things like that will haunt us in close games. Their 2nd goal came from more poor defensive work when we couldn't move the ball and ABB took it away and brought it down to score. CRAP we're only up 3-2 and there's 20 minutes left. They better not come back to tie use like we did to Harvey.

There were a few times when we made mistakes and left Tony alone, or left out defenders out-numbered, but we had great games from all of the defenders - those 2 goals against doesn't mean nothing it could have been a lot more. This ABB team didn't give up and worked hard. Midfield had a little trouble getting the ball out of our half when we were against the wind. I hate this saying but "When in doubt kick it out" - out being upfield, unless your in the defensive 3rd then just kick it away from them out-of-bounds if you have too.

With the wind dying out in the last 10 mins, their players and momentum soon followed. It feels good to pick up 3 points and get back to .500 - our next 3 games are vs the 3 last place teams. We MUST WIN those games to get us into a spot to make a push for 1 of the top 3 spots in the playoffs. Anything less will be unacceptable.

In other team related news... Rick took out a throw back uniform (circa 1990) for the game last night... Gordon, out for the season, was inspired by the fiddler at the Half Door and has decided to take up the hobby for himself. Basically Gordon has become the concession & entertainment for our small but growing fan base. Eddie, keep getting those interns to the games, trade in your jeep for a bus, more of them will fit... Andy & Timmy are neck & neck for the "Jimmy of the Year" award... Coach K "It was a win and I’ll take it." Nicely put.

Record:
2 - Win
2 - Lose
2 - Tie

Goals:
2 - Patrick Nevins
1 - Kalee Moore

Goals to date:
4 - Patrick Nevins (1 pk)
2 - Brian Zehnder (1 pk)
2 - Gordon Hines (1 pk)
2 - Kalee Moore
1 - Derek Cedar