The FOSHOS Game 4

TEAM FOSHOS CHRONICLE:

WINNER, WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!...............

FOSHOS WIN 4-1!

It was a game for confidence, it was a game to show no mercy against an inferior team, and the FOSHOS didn’t disappoint! Again the FOSHOS had trouble securing subs for the men with 2 no shows in game 4 but the men who showed took the field for iron man and played great. I went to get a cup of hot chocolate when the ball was started, figuring I had time since the FOSHOS are slow starters and need time to warm up. What a mistake that was on this night. When I returned I found the scoreboard already 1-nothing in favor of the FOSHOS due from a very quick goal scored by the “Dean of Mean” Chris. It was finally a great start for the FOSHOS. It was a short lived lead however from and partially deflected knuckle ball and a gift from god kick from a Perfectly Imperfect forward that found the upper corner of the net. There was nothing the FOSHOS defenders could do but watch. Being stung by their own mantra “rather be lucky than good any day” the FOSHOS were now tied with Perfectly Imperfect 1-1. Not to be outdone the FOSHOS shook off that miracle goal and started to take over the game. The defenders for the FOSHOS could have taken a nap from all the offense the FOSHOS were able to produce. It wasn’t 5 minutes later body sacrificer extraordinaire Emily “Like a Rock“ took a pass/shot from 30 yards out that bounced and snuck its way into the back of the net through a couple defenders it was a nice goal, and her first of the season! And just like that the FOSHOS took the lead 2-1 and never looked back. 5 minutes before the half Wes “Showtime” dribbled the ball into the offensive zone. Defender upon defender tried to impede his direct streak towards the net but Wes was not to be out done and dribbled around each defender as if they were 4 year olds and took the ball un-assisted all the way to the house. The rest of the FOSHOS look on and wonder what got into the wiry scorer, they had to look no further than the end line where Wes’s current flame sat watching, adding to the motivation of Wes to put on a good show for his lady friend. The FOSHOS then went into halftime up 3-1 and looking for more. No real strategy talk, just keep up the pressure and keep pouring on the pain, the second half should be fireworks!

Right from the get go of the second half Perfectly Imperfect decided they wanted to play rough and started hacking and playing a little dirty which usually shows a lack of skill. The FOSHOS realized it was going to be that type of game and played with them as well. This did not play to the FOSHOS strong suit however since they actually posses skill, and many times were caught beating several defenders one on one only to get stuffed by the final defender in their way. Both teams played back in forth in this type of game play no one really putting scoring opportunities together. With good defense by manager Kellough and Mel “Sultress of Sticking It” who consistently stuck her foot into an onrushing opponent and made them look foolish by taking the ball away, the offense got going for the FOSHOS and the heat was on. Half way through the second half the FOSHOS started passing more and the offense began to come easier to them getting a lot more scoring chances that way. The Solid midfielders Marko ”Super Sub” and Lauren “Always Smiling” played great transition soccer though the midfield and kept the ball flowing towards the net and coming back on “D” when needed. About 8 minutes before the end of the game a quick shot taken by manager Kellough got unintentionally blocked by the backside of a back to defender and was deflected right to the feet of Wes who quickly blasted it into the net putting the FOSHOS on top 4-1. The game would finish that way after a few flagrant fouls against Stephanie “Tougher Than You” and manager Kellough by Perfectly Imperfect, obviously frustrated by the beat down they were receiving they started hacking even more and taking cheap shots. Luckily the game ended shortly after and no one was kicked out of the game. The final word was delivered by FOSHOS with a 4-1 smack down.

The always succinct Emily had this to say after the game “I scored, woo hoo! Uh….we won! That’s it”

Strong words from a strong player……

It was a great game and the FOSHOS again showed they can score and have great defense, they need to stick with their type of soccer no matter what the opponent does. If the opponent wants to be cheap and play dirty then the FOSHOS should maintain focus and keep the passing strong and hit them where it hurts……. on the scoreboard. Till next time……………..