Anyway, so the title of this post relates to the game synopsis that have been sent out to my soccer team throughout the season from our fearless captain. It has been a great season and I think that our soccer team has grown and improved tremendously. We also made it into the play offs. We are placed 3rd (out of 6....) so things are looking good. I am so proud of my team. Some of us are more skilled about soccer than others, mainly the guys. I remember when I was asked to join, I said that I hadn't kicked a ball since I was forced to in gym class and very limited coordination. The guys were cool and said that it was fine, and we are just in it for the fun of it. Anyway, I believe that we have come a long way since our first game way back in September. We have lots of fun, we play fair, and we are always improving.
I have decided to include in the post, all the game synopsis I could dig up in my email from the beginning of our season, until the last game on December 20th.
I believe there will be 2 teams next term. I also believe team names will be Decepticons and Autobots, and the slogan is something along the lines of, "Let's roll, Megatron.".... I have no idea what this all means, but the fellas were really excited about it. Anyway, the following posts are courtesy of our fearless soccer captain and leader.
Below is a picture of most of my teammates. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it this game, but I was there in spirit! :)
~Enjoy!!
26 October 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Foot Soldiers
Score 0 - 2
Quick Snapshot: Another lost, but we are showing improvement.
Player of the game: Nassim :P
The game was an even battle between the teams. We had way too many shots ring of the goal posts. Richard was a huge energy burst and Kinza took the hits and bruises. We should also recognize Alex B. for injurying or frustrating atleast one player from the other team every game.
We have minor improvements to make, before we can start winning games. one is that we need more girls to play, so if anyone knows anyone girls who can kick a ball, ask them to join. Lastly, we need to stop hitting goal posts and hitting the back of the net.
That's it. That's how we will win.
Good game everyone
2 November 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Fernando FC
Score 0 - 6
Quick Snapshot: Own goal. Team mate gets knocked out and we are shorthanded
(once again).... Ok, so 0-6 doesnt look so bad anymore.
Player of the game: Everyone? Noone?
Even though i wasn't there, i heard some stories about yesterdays game. Surprisingly, we were short in the guys department and this hurt us a lot. First half ended at 0-2. Advantage Fernando FC.
Second half, the stories just got worse. Kinza gets a ball booted in the face by our own acting captain. White lights and a bruised nose are a result. An own goal happened. This kinda seems like a routine thing for us now. Roy tried his best in net, but with little offense to stop the onslaught, 0-6 is considered a fairly okay score.
As "captain" i will try and come up with strategies for next weeks game and I'm gonna guarantee our team will have one goal next game.
9 November 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. The Incredibles
Score 2 - 4
Quick Snapshot: Blue Walls Pads as nets? ... Seriously?
Player of the game: Chris Cambell for his two goals
Since most of us were there, i wont go into detail. We lost to The Incredibles 2 - 4. The game was good and foruntately no one was injured by Alex B.
Next game we play Panic, which we have not faced yet. Everybody has played at least one game and we're slowly getting better. Also, on a high note, we have as many goals scored as own goals. Congrats, everyone!
See you all next week,
26 November 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Gerry Hatrics
Score 1 - 1
Quick Snapshot: Holy Smokes!
Player of the game: Scott Fraser, but i think it's necessary we mention Alex
B. as well.
IBI Group came out strong in the first half of the game. Even play kept Gerry Hatrics struggling to initiate any real offensive threat in the first half..of the first half. At this time, Numair was able to break free from GH's defense and fire a shot that caught the goalie off guard giving IBI a 1 - 0 lead. Nassim, known for her ability to stop balls with her nose almost scored a goal before the half as well, but was unforuntately stopped by the goalie.
Not expecting to be down to IBI, the Gerry Hatrics offensive onslaught began but were all subdued by Scott Fraser making key saves that kept the score 1 - 0 at the half.
The second half was met with the same intensity by Gerry Hatrics, but not by IBI. if it was not For Scott's sensational goal tending, the score could have easily been lop-sided. With time winding down and with multiple shots on net by Gerry hatrics, it looked as if IBI Group was going to defeat the only undefeated team in the league.
This was not meant to be.
Gerry Hatrics was able to throw the ball on net and unfortunately hit Alex
B., which found the back of the net. Alex B. mumbled a few profanities while Nicola, Ricardo, Catherine and Alvaro played excellent defense. Kinza, Roy and Nassim played well creating
great offensive opportunities throughout the game.
The scored ended 1 - 1 and IBI team should be proud for tying with the top
team in the league.
Next game is against Foot Soldiers, who defeated IBI 2 - 0 in their last
meeting.
Alex. B is now in the running to be the leader in own goals against IBI. Unforutnately, he has a lot of competition. And to commemerate his goal, I have found a perfect YouTube video to reward Alex.
http://video.google.com
30 November 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Foot Soldiers
Score 3 - 0
Quick Snapshot: We're on a roll people
Player of the game: Scott Fraser [again]. Shut out, plus scoring a goal from
our own end...impressive
IBI Group was ready play. Missing the intensity from Alvaro and the defense of Ricardo, IBI Group went to Richard Chang, who gladly helped (but probably wished he didn't after rolling his ankle in the second half).
Foot soldiers played with the minimum amount of players for the first half and IBI took advantage. With crisp passing and good ball movement, IBI had several chances to score. It was only when Scott took a goal kick from his crease, which easily passed through the goalie legs, did IBI loosen up.
Richard Chang quickly followed up with a precision shot that gave IBI a 2 - 0 lead at the end of the first half. 2 members of the foot soldiers team entered into the game in the second half, which kinda balanced the game play (but not really cause were so awesome). It was in the second half that Richard Chang rolled his ankle, Numair got body checked (again) and Kinza and Alex had excellent chances to score but were unable to put it pass the keeper. Half way through, Numair shot the ball, which deflected off one of the defenders and went pass the goalie. Nicola and Catherine played strong defense subduing several Foot Soldier attacks and Nassim and Roy are eagerly trying to score goals and are coming very close. The game ended in a 3 - 0 victory for IBI Group, and we currently sit in 4th place.
Next game is against Fernando FC, who defeated IBI 6 - 0 in their last meeting. They are the only team that IBI has yet to win or tie against.
After a dismal 1 - 4 start, IBI is now 3 - 4 -1.
7 December 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Fernando FC
Score: 1 - 5
Quick Snapshot: After going 2 - 0 - 1, Fernando FC proved that we are still
human.
Player of the game: uhhhhh.... Nassim is excused from POG because of the treats she left us. :) So she is not POG.
IBI was ready to play, but so were Fernando FC. Fernando scored three quick goals in the first half and IBI could never recover. Mr. Green Socks, No. 14 and with the exception of the Mr. Clean look-a-like, were Fernando FC guys who were way to aggressive and played dirty which started to get IBI players pretty mad.
In the second half, things didn't get much better. IBI scored a single goal late in the second half, but was countered by two more by Fernando FC. Foul play increased on behalf of Fernando and curse words and trash talk was exchanged at some times.
Mr. Clean was very impressed by the girls on our team. Good job guys...err, i mean girls.
..Oh yea...the ref sucked yesterday.
Our next game is against Incredibles, who it seems are our rivals.
14 December 2007
Game: IBI Group vs. Incredibles
Score: 2 - 1
Quick Snapshot: A shot to the gut, some shoving and cussing, but overall we got the win.
Player of the game: We got two stars this week. Alvaro for game winning goal and yellow card. And Nicola for absolutely demolishing that girl and then apologizing.
I have to keep this quick cause i have work to do. We scored two goals in the first half. one power shot by Chris Campbell and one clever shot by Alvaro. incredibles followed up with a quick one timer that put the score at 2-1 in the first half.
To sum up the second half, Roy and some dude from the Incredibles got in an arguement and yellow cards were issued to Alvaro and "some dude." No goals were scored in the second half.
Congragulations IBI Group, we made the playoffs!
Our next game is against panic @ 8:30. A win and a loss buy Footsoldiers and
we'll be in third.
21 December 2007
Quick Snapshot: Congrats Catherine for scoring your first goal.
Player of the game: Um, Catherine? Yea obviously. I would like to give honourable mention to my fingers as they are recovering well from a brutal attack.
The first half had a distinct change as our defense and forwards switched positions. Albatross and Megatron were putting huge amounts of pressure on Footsoldiers. Alex came close of scoring a goal three times but couldn't find back of the net. Catherine however broke free of the defender early in the game and shot the ball past the keeper and gave IBI a 1-0 lead. The
second goal by IBI is vague in memory. I dont remember how it went in, but i heard shouts and congragulations being given to Alvaro. So congrats Alvaro for you're second goal this season. The first half ended with IBI up 2-0.
Footsoldiers came a bit stronger in the second half and that guy dressed in baby blue (literally all baby blue) was floating and wisking by us and caught Numair off guard as he kept Footsoldiers in the game with a goal. Numair tried taking the game into his own hands for 30 seconds before almost scoring on himself and then decided to stay in net for the teams sake. He then felt the awesome power of a power strike that caugth his hand between the ball and the goal post. Numair didn't cry but he didn't like the pain either.
The game ended in a 2-1 win for IBI Group. Also, Gerry Hatrics lost to Incredibles and Fernando FC beat Panic, thus the rankings at the end of the season are:
1. Fernando FC
2. Gerry Hatrics
3. IBI Group (YAY!)
4. Footsoldiers
5. Incredibles (eliminated from playoffs)
6. Panic (eliminated from playoffs)
A quick note: After speaking with XTSC reps and with players who have played with XTSC before, the playoff game is on January 10th and the schedule is.
6:30 - Fernando FC vs. Footsoldiers
7:30 - IBI Group vs. Gerry Hatrics
8:30 - Winner of 6:30 Game vs. Winnger of 7:30 game.
This e-mail has gone on long enough. I hope the final season celebration was
good.
**side note: We decided to give nicknames to everyone. I am Albatross (long story)...
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Happy Holidays! :)
Remember, don't drink and drive.
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