WFC once again rued early missed opportunities and failed to take maximum points. Starting the first half with a very strong wind at their backs, WFC attacked non-stop for the opening 45 minutes. WFC saw many opportunities go begging, as their sharpness in front of goal remains to be found. 0-0 at the break.
WFC picked up the 2nd half where they ended the first and began to create more opportunities. Good passing and movement up the left flank saw Ross Kenyon collect the ball 40 yards from goal, beat a couple defenders, and then slot home. Not long after, a similar play on the right side saw Ross Kenyon get to the byline before sliding a ball across the 6 yard box, which Ross Klippel side-footed in. Unfortunately, a 2-0 lead is dangerous for WFC. A counter-attack saw AmaZulu's best attacking threat isolated on the left wing. Matt Collins seemingly did enough to slow his progress, but the attacker unleashed a 35-yard rocket that was simply unstoppable. This goal galvanized the Zulus, while undermining the confidence of the WFC goalie and defense. The midfield failed to possess the ball, causing more chaos at the back. A tying goal was inevitable as bickering and general malaise crept into the yellow shirts. Failing to keep their composure, WFC were forced to hold on near the end in order to keep a point instead of claiming all 3 deservedly. Final: 2-2
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (unassisted), Ross Klippel (Ross Kenyon)
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wankas Leave Door Open...
Wankas FC remain atop an uneven and inconsistent league table after drawing 2-2 with Hoosier Daddy on Sunday. Once again the Wankas were the better side for long periods, but also lacked the attacking sharpness to kill the game off. And that allowed HD to grab a late equalizer.
Wankas started out well enough, with some good passing creating space on the field. Clear opportunities were at a minimum, though, and free kicks were creating the majority of chances. A rare counter-attack from HD saw an optimistic ball played into the box. Unfortunately, this effort would find the back of the net as an errant touch from Troy Divis saw the ball trickle just beyond stand-in goalie Jeff Schroeder. 1-0 to HD without having taken a shot. The Wankas responded in fine fashion, though, and began to attack along the wings. Consistently spreading the HD back line thin, Matt Kluth played a defense-splitting ball into the feet of Ross Kenyon, returning from several weeks away from action. Ross looked as though he's been playing the whole time, though, as he neatly collected Matt's pass and sped beyond his defender before slotting nicely to the far post. 1-1 at the break.
WFC continued where they left off after the break and appeared to have the quality to take control completely. Unfortunately, several opportunities in and around the box couldn't get turned home. Troy Divis broke the deadlock after a throw-in deflected to his feet. Troy turned on the ball from 40 yards and hit his first-time shot high to the far post, leaving the goalie stranded. 2-1 WFC, and it looked as if they'd add to it as several more opportunities bounced around the HD area. None were converted, however, and a late breakaway by Darren Burroughs was finished strong to the far corner. 2-2 with minutes remaining, and the game-winner just wouldn't come.
Once again WFC were the more active side, but they will need to get more ruthless in front of goal if they are to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (Matt Kluth), Troy Divis (unassisted).
Wankas started out well enough, with some good passing creating space on the field. Clear opportunities were at a minimum, though, and free kicks were creating the majority of chances. A rare counter-attack from HD saw an optimistic ball played into the box. Unfortunately, this effort would find the back of the net as an errant touch from Troy Divis saw the ball trickle just beyond stand-in goalie Jeff Schroeder. 1-0 to HD without having taken a shot. The Wankas responded in fine fashion, though, and began to attack along the wings. Consistently spreading the HD back line thin, Matt Kluth played a defense-splitting ball into the feet of Ross Kenyon, returning from several weeks away from action. Ross looked as though he's been playing the whole time, though, as he neatly collected Matt's pass and sped beyond his defender before slotting nicely to the far post. 1-1 at the break.
WFC continued where they left off after the break and appeared to have the quality to take control completely. Unfortunately, several opportunities in and around the box couldn't get turned home. Troy Divis broke the deadlock after a throw-in deflected to his feet. Troy turned on the ball from 40 yards and hit his first-time shot high to the far post, leaving the goalie stranded. 2-1 WFC, and it looked as if they'd add to it as several more opportunities bounced around the HD area. None were converted, however, and a late breakaway by Darren Burroughs was finished strong to the far corner. 2-2 with minutes remaining, and the game-winner just wouldn't come.
Once again WFC were the more active side, but they will need to get more ruthless in front of goal if they are to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Scoring: Ross Kenyon (Matt Kluth), Troy Divis (unassisted).
Monday, April 7, 2008
Wankas Start Season with a Draw
WFC started off their Spring campaign with a slightly uneven performance against ISC AmaZulu, which resulted in a 2-2 draw. The Wankas started brightly enough with some good passing and control of the ball. A few early chances were created, but WFC's attackers lacked the sharpness to make them count. A dubious penalty call against Dave Kegg saw the game's best goalscoring opportunity come from the spot. Karma caught up with the AmaZulu forward, as well as his own nerves, as the telegraphed spot-kick was well-saved and pushed away by Jeff Graham. Minutes later the Wankas would punish the Zulus for their profligacy. A free kick just inside their own half was worked upfield by the Wankas, with new-boy Brad Smith slotting in Ross Klippel through the right channel. Klippel outran his pursuers and coolly finished inside the far post. 1-0 to the Wankas at the break.
The second half saw the Zulus step up their intensity - and their whining - and some hard challenges began flying in. The Wankas did well to keep their collective cool, but were failing to match the Zulus' efforts. The Zulus have one strategy - Route 1 - and were held at bay for most of the game. However, they eventually breached the Wankas' back line with a through-ball and the attacker finished just beyond the reach of Jeff Graham. This seemed to awaken the Wankas from their slumber, and some consistent attacks eventually led to a corner. Aaron Gordon's curling corner was fortuitously flicked on by a Zulu defender and into his own net; Schuyler Wareham was the intended target and appeared to be ready for his first goal of the season before the error. 2-1 to the Wankas with 10 minutes to go, and the wheels began to fall off for everyone. The Zulus continued to lump everything forward, and the Wankas strangely began committing too many players to the attack. This resulted in a few breakaways and close calls - one shot hitting the outside of Graham's goal. The sustained long balls combined with a tiring defense eventually led to one more successful foray for the Zulus, and they managed to take something from the game with a late goal on the break. 2-2 for the final score, but the Wankas will feel it more as a loss given their superior possession and scoring opportunities. One to learn from for a team that should challenge for the league title.
Scoring: Ross Klippel (Brad Smith), Aaron Gordon (unassisted)
The second half saw the Zulus step up their intensity - and their whining - and some hard challenges began flying in. The Wankas did well to keep their collective cool, but were failing to match the Zulus' efforts. The Zulus have one strategy - Route 1 - and were held at bay for most of the game. However, they eventually breached the Wankas' back line with a through-ball and the attacker finished just beyond the reach of Jeff Graham. This seemed to awaken the Wankas from their slumber, and some consistent attacks eventually led to a corner. Aaron Gordon's curling corner was fortuitously flicked on by a Zulu defender and into his own net; Schuyler Wareham was the intended target and appeared to be ready for his first goal of the season before the error. 2-1 to the Wankas with 10 minutes to go, and the wheels began to fall off for everyone. The Zulus continued to lump everything forward, and the Wankas strangely began committing too many players to the attack. This resulted in a few breakaways and close calls - one shot hitting the outside of Graham's goal. The sustained long balls combined with a tiring defense eventually led to one more successful foray for the Zulus, and they managed to take something from the game with a late goal on the break. 2-2 for the final score, but the Wankas will feel it more as a loss given their superior possession and scoring opportunities. One to learn from for a team that should challenge for the league title.
Scoring: Ross Klippel (Brad Smith), Aaron Gordon (unassisted)
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