West Jordan City,
If the casual observer thought Olympique Montreux’s demolition of Orem City F.C. a week ago was a fluke, the side’s total harassment of reputable Pan World F.C. in an incredible fireworks display to the tune of 9-0 has to put all the teams in the Utah Soccer Association,
Magnanimous in victory, Technical Director Bel-Ami de Montreux said: “I would rather be humble about it. I have confidence in our potential, but I know teams will be up each time they play us. This is only the second fixture and the cup is still far away from our lips.”
De Montreux’s tactful warnings aside, what
Sergio Vasquez authoritatively banged in the opening goal inside the first five minutes. As if caught by surprise, Pan World quickly regrouped, and went on the attack in search of an equalizer to even the scales. Unfortunately for them, Mike Polich,
Not wanting to tolerate Pan World ‘s enthusiasm for long,
Two minutes later, Nate Murphy, OM’s playmaker, took the ball from midfield, misled his markers à la Zinedine Zidane, laid a perfect pass for Striker Chad Gilbert who skipped pass a frozen defender, found his co-conspirator Vasquez who scored his second goal of the afternoon.
The crowed was on its feet, cheering in appreciation.
At the 20-minute mark, Vasquez reciprocated and Gilbert notched in the third goal. Jesse Day scored the fourth goal seven minutes later from a well-crafted cross by Tracy McGuire.
The rout was effectively on.
Pan World was unable to string two passes together thanks for
Sergio Vasquez completed his first hat trick of the season at the 50th minute. Not to be outdone, Gilbert chalked up his own hat trick when Ivan repeated his Houdini act on the left wing and found Gilbert for an elegant header.
With the score 8-0 and Pan World completely deflated and out of sync, the game took the look of a clinic. Jake Cavanaugh added the coup de grace after persecuting his opponents with his snaking runs into the area.
With the game safely won at this point, de Montreux advised his men to stop the scoring and maintain possession of the ball. To ensure the shutout,
As Referee Yuri Pineda called the game to an end, Pan World’s fans and coaches appeared stunned by the magnitude of the defeat and total collapse of their team’s game plan. But for Pineda’s sympathetic calls in the second half, the score line could have mushroomed well pass a dozen to zero. Pineda failed to sanction at least two clear penalties on Jake Cavanaugh, and did not award
Nonetheless, as true champions, Pan World promised to regroup. Their next opponents had better be ready for they want to quickly put Saturday’s pitiful shellacking behind them.
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Man of the Match: Mike Polich
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Leading scorers:
Sergio Vasquez, 5 goals
Chad Gilbert 5 goals
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Olympian Notes:
Matt Wolley, Greg Pulver, Hugh van Wagenan and Mike Rogers made their competitive debut in an
Jake Cavanaugh and ERICK” Ivan The Terrible” MORALES came off the bench to wreck havoc on both flanks to the dismay of Pan World F.C. and the admiration of the fans.
Tracy McGuire pulled in a great performance. His darting runs exposed Pan World’s left side.
Mike Polich was dominating. He continued to make Roberto Carlos-type runs up the middle and scored on a beautiful header.
John McQuarrie solidified his hold of the left side of the defense. McQuarrie is a quiet and unshakeable operator. He played a flawless game.
J.T. Cracroft, Jeremy Jones, and Arthur van Wagenen appear to have formed a partnership that will trouble attackers for a generation. Josue Ferrera did solid defending in the middle of the field.
Maestro Nate Murphy lived up to his high billing. He directed the incredible display in his axial position. Murphy has been consistent since preseason. He is enjoying the best season of his career.
Were it not for the happy event of his sister’s wedding, Jesse Day would have registered his own hat trick. The mercurial left winger did not take time off as he could have. Bless Him! He played the first 30 minutes of the first half, did his thing, scored a goal, and went straight to the showers, put on his tuxedo and disappeared in a long black limousine that was on standby to usher the admirable winger to his sister’s big day.
Eli Ditto is getting better and better. He did his patented stepovers.
Bel-Ami de Montreux had nothing to complain about. He just sat there and enjoyed the match, not once looking at the parking lot wondering where his key players were. They were on the field and on the side lines doing the team’s badge proud.
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STARTING LINE UP
Aaron Bruderer, Mike Polich, John McQuarrie, J.T. Cracroft, Jeremy Jones, Jesse Day, Nate Murphy, Tracy McGuire, Sergio Velasquez, Chad Gilbert.
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SUBSTITUTIONS
Greg Pulver, Mike Rogers, Matt Woolley, Erick Ivan Morales, Josue Ferrera, Eli Ditto, Jake Cavanaugh
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THEY SAID IT:
Melinda: “That’s too much goals.”
Mike Polich to J.T. Cracroft: “Come back and I’ll give you the F___ ball.”
Sergio Velasquez on whether he will be shy when
Jesse Day: “Make sure the limo has a television so I can follow the rest of the match.”
Mike Leveille: I lost count, was it 11 zip.”
Greg Pulver: “Bel-Ami, bring your boots next time and get in the joy.”
K.C. Nordfors: “What? We had a game! How did I miss it?”
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NEXT MAN UP
Paul Williams (Hugh has the No. 4, Williams. Take 24.)
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