Flint Sports Soccer Club claimed its 10th league title in 11 years by beating Cash Now 3-1 on Wednesday night. Despite the extreme humidity, both teams were energized to start the game. However, neither team threatened to score until the 20th minute. After Cash Now was whistled for a foul on Nathan Markee, Chris Hallstrand set up to take a set piece from nearly 40 yards out. Instead of launching a long ball into the box, Hallstrand played the ball on the ground to Paul Vance just outside the 18 yard box. Vance got in behind the defense and but was taken down before getting a shot off. The referee awarded a penalty which Vance converted to make the score 1-0.
Cash Now evened the score in the 33rd minute after a scramble in front of the net and a poor clearance by the Sports Club. The teams played to a stalemate for the remainder of the half.
The second half saw FSSC dominate possession which led to some quality scoring opportunities. Yet, the Sports Club struggled to find the back of the net. With the defense winning most of the balls in the air, FSSC continued to pressure the Cash Now backline. Finally, in the 58th minute, Sports Club found the back of the net when Twin Two played the ball to a leaping Paul Simpson who buried it home. After going ahead by a goal, the Sports Club defense did most of the heavy lifting, winning balls and making fine distribution decisions. Sports Club sealed the victory in the 77th minute when Mike Sly sent a beautiful cross to a streaking Nathan Markee who coolly headed the ball past the keeper. Sports Club goalie Geoff Gale was never really threatened as the defense prevented Cash Now from placing any shots on net in the second half.
Box Score:
FSSC - P. Vance (unassisted) - 20’
CN – Jake (unassisted) – 33’
FSSC – Simpson (Twin Two) – 58’
FSSC – Markee (Sly) – 77’
Man of the Match – Paul Simpson
1 comment:
Nice job fellas, it sure was a fun season. I would go into battle with you guys anytime. Hopefully I can make it a little longer before retirement.
Kudos to the boys from Cash Now for making again. Hey you McVey boys what are you doing not playing for your Dad's old club. Sure miss that guy.
Geoff
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