Chaos Beats Up as Majestics Heat Up!

Actually we beat them to the ball, let them score a goal for us and then cooled off with our own fan. The 4 - 0 score indicated who was ready to play in that sauna. Colleen scored our first goal even though her cat peed all over her uniform before the game! Paula came in late enough to join us on field without having to play goal. She scored the other 2 goals although Dianne and Linda had many nice chances. Linda's ankle gave her a wobble or 2 but she wouldn't give up. We just about phoned Deb with an emergency call so she would leave the fire hall and come play with us. Luckily we had "Parktown Patty" to pick up the defensive line and Jan Smith to cover the left side of the pitch. We are wondering if either of them can dance on a table so they can join us in a tournament. Las Vegas is calling our name! Dianne's duty is to find out more info on what that town can offer us. Do we play outdoors?? Do they carry size 11 shoes on sale?? What shows are on ??? How much do pitchers and nachos cost?? Can you wear boots with a bathing suit to the pool in the hotel?? Start saving your pennies girls. Maybe we can make a calendar for our fundraiser.

Where are we going next tournament? Stay tuned!

Chaos Heats Up While Parktown Picks Up!

 

AAH!! Everything hurts!! What a game! Inside a sauna, sweating & swearing while trying to stop #14!! Yes we did lose the game but at least we scored 2 and 5 for them. The beer was extra delicious even though we had to get it ourselves! See you guys in a week, enjoy the sauna...again!

...Anna

Just Like Germany!!!

Why why why did we play like Germany last night? Was the thrill of short manicured grass and the allure of lights too much for us? Was it seeing the return of Linda, Paula, Jane B, Jane E, Sarah, and Dianne at the game that threw us off? Was it the thought of drinking on the field (which is not allowed) throwing our concentration? (Lila thinks it was her son's new girlfriend that kept her mind off the Pitch which was why she played so darn hard but to no avail.) After hearing lamentations at the bar afterwards, we decided we outplayed, outran and outlasted them but the score (0-1) did not reflect this.

Here are the team stats not including the last 2 games:

Paula Klein 5
Linda McGregor 2
Dianne Anton 2
Debbie Davies 2
Sharon Braun 2
Jane Basinski Gray 1
Lila Kallstrom 1

                                       And with the 2 games included it would look more like this:

Paula Klein 5            Linda McGregor 2            Dianne Anton 2            Deb Davies 2            Sharon Braun 2            Lila Kallstrom 2
Colleen Burant 1
Lori Hlady 1
Jane Basinski Gray 1

Lori, Lila, Colleen and 2 Lindas - What the "L"??

It was an impressive game. I told Lori to sub in for me and score. And so she did! Then I was put on forward and I slammed one in. Colleen lead another one in as Barb and I framed her for a nice 3 on 1. Linda offered to play goal so Janet could send them up to us. It was fun for all. And just like the Spanish midfield, it proved to me once again, that playing in midfield is a tough, but lets you control the game.

Majestics did get in 2 goals to our 3, but they were not impressive. They switched goalies in 2nd half but to no avail. The wonky Archibald field proved to be a one-sided game in more ways than one.
(For differing views on the game, you'll have to write your own blog!! )
That was Sunday's news. Follow the blog again for more highlights about tonight's game.

Sunday's Game - In the Heat! Parkdown 2 Chaos 0

Wow, sun, no subs, Kirsten and Sarah on the sidelines, Paula at the lake, Barb in net, Lila in net, Deb gets injured, Janet comes late, no goals, no water breaks, and no beer afterwards!  Soccer - What a great game!!

I am just proud because I kept them away, held my ground and challenged them, as a goalie. Soccer fever has hit us as world cup began on Friday. I think we all had a tiring but excellent game. Colleen, Linda, Sharon all made great attempts with feeds from Jan Smith, Jane and Lori in midfield. With Deb gone someone covered the hole. Our great defense kept them offside due to Jen, Anna and Barb's agility. It all looked good from my point of view. I came out of the net to look larger, as Wade taught me in indoor and somehow it was close enough to get to the ball before them. However, I am glad my turn in net was over.

For any other views of the game, you'll have to send in comments or email me and I'll copy it!

Are We Playing Tonight???? - Extreme Rain Pours All Day

After a frantic phone call to our manager Sarah, Lila showed up at the game, played for 2 minutes and scored!! A few great crosses to the forwards, Dianne, Colleen, Lori went unfinished. The wind kept us all moving, and kept the ball, out of bounds! Janet's foot moves were unbelievable. She should be dancing, after all, she's getting old!! (Birthday BBQ tonight!)
Here is Janet's trainer:


That's all that happened. No headers/goals by Anna this game. No arguing with the ref by Lila. No offsides by Colleen & Paula. No great saves by Linda. That was last game!

Blogging has been behind lately, or maybe there has been nothing to blog about since Lila has not scored until now. It was a beautiful chip over the goalie with a nice outside pass from Colleen. Deb did a high kick or two and as Deb later commented, "Suck it up, Buttercup"!

After the game, in a local establishment, we all decided that Paula does look her age of 51 whereas the rest of us 47 year olds are looking younger by the minute, or by the pitcher!

Here is a reenactment of Lila's goal:

Game One

We won 4-0

Diane had a goal of the first minute! I rang one off the post ...TING !!! but no other goals in the first half.

Second half brought a beautiful goal from Diane ( it was the nicest strike i have ever seen her make...WOW.)

Then linda scored in a scramble in front of the net. And finally Paula scored a break away and showed great patience to just put it by the keeper and with her "new shoes" too, i think she will keep them.

We had one more great chance as Linda made a great pass to Deb who nailed one on the cross bar.

cheers

kirsten
On another note.....
Lila forgot to bring the porta potty to the game because she couldn't choose between the 2 designs above. No one was too disappointed as it was a dark night and we were doing a lot of running. It was a beautiful night to be out playing soccer. The beer tasted great but having to order it on our own was very hard on us!