GK AARON BRUDERER SHINES IN PENALTY KICKS VICTORY
Regulation: Lazio 2, OM 2
PKs: OM 4, Lazio 2
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League News Service
SUGARHOUSE, UT. (LNS) - Olympique Montreux star Chad Gilbert scored one goal and playmaker Nate Murphy added another this evening as OM came from behind twice to tie Lazio atWestminster College
True to their reputation for being strong at home, Lazio took advantage of a defensive error at the 30th minute to take the lead.OM nearly equalized on a Tiger Fitzpatrick's free kick at the 37th minute, but the Trinidad International's bending shot missed by a hair's breadth.
Regulation: Lazio 2, OM 2
PKs: OM 4, Lazio 2
League News Service
SUGARHOUSE, UT. (LNS) - Olympique Montreux star Chad Gilbert scored one goal and playmaker Nate Murphy added another this evening as OM came from behind twice to tie Lazio at
True to their reputation for being strong at home, Lazio took advantage of a defensive error at the 30th minute to take the lead.
Lazio pumped up the pressure after that narrow escape. Showing their superior form, they kept the Olympians on their heels throughout the first half.
--A charmed crossbar
The Olympians' first goal came in the 50th minute when captain Todd Miller took the ball form his own area, found winger Jesse Day who rapidly connected with Gilbert. The fleet-footed marksman made sure to burry the ball in Lazio's net with authority.
The momentum shifted after Gilbert's goal. Displaying a number 10 performance, Tiger took control of midfield along with playmaker Murphy. They began finding wingers Tracy McGuire and Jake Cavanaugh to open the Lazio defense.
Forward Ricky Johnson came close a number of times. But for the heroics of Lazio's keeper, and a sympathetic crossbar, Johnson could have givenOM a good lead.
In the 63rd and 67th minutes, Gilbert had two beautiful kicks bounce off Lazio's charmed crossbar.
--Air Bruderer in full flight
Lazio scored a cracking goal in the 72nd minute, butOM answered less that five minutes later after excellent team work involving rapid one touch passes between Day, Johnson, Tiger and JT Cracroft.
The score remained tied in regulation time. The Olympians won the game in the ensuing penalty kicks thanks to the superb goaltending of Aaron Bruderer who stopped two PKs, including one by formerOM midfielder turned Lazio player Ike James.
Bruderer, the league's top goalkeeper in all statistical categories made several important saves in the game to take away man of the match honors from Tiger.
--A roaring Tiger on the loose
Tiger Fitzpatrick's performance stood out though. "Tiger is truly a special player," said Bel-Ami, the Olympians' manager. "Wearing the number 10 of a winner, he played like one. With so many teams in MLS struggling, you would think he'd get a call by now.”
--It's OK to clear the ball out ugly
"I must give special credit to the defense and Aaron. Lazio is a very young and fit team, very fit. They always give us a hard time. Our defense responded great. We can learn from playing teams like Lazio. I have one complaint. We need to clear the ball out more often. There comes a time, as McGuire says, if it looks like half of a danger, kick the ball down field like the pros. We need to do that more often.”
NOTE: Forward Everton made hisOM debut and came close to scoring on a pretty header that narrowly missed. Once he is used to the altitude, he will be a handful for opponents.
OM line up: Aaron Bruderer, Jeremy Jones, Todd Miller (captain), Ken Barton, Jesse Day, Nate Murphy, Leslie Tiger Fitzpatrick, Chad Gilbert, Jake Cavanaugh, Everton Do Prado.
Subs: Tracy McGuire, Josh Kimball, Mauricio Borba, JT Cracroft, Ricky Johnson.
Subs not used: --A charmed crossbar
The Olympians' first goal came in the 50th minute when captain Todd Miller took the ball form his own area, found winger Jesse Day who rapidly connected with Gilbert. The fleet-footed marksman made sure to burry the ball in Lazio's net with authority.
The momentum shifted after Gilbert's goal. Displaying a number 10 performance, Tiger took control of midfield along with playmaker Murphy. They began finding wingers Tracy McGuire and Jake Cavanaugh to open the Lazio defense.
Forward Ricky Johnson came close a number of times. But for the heroics of Lazio's keeper, and a sympathetic crossbar, Johnson could have given
In the 63rd and 67th minutes, Gilbert had two beautiful kicks bounce off Lazio's charmed crossbar.
--Air Bruderer in full flight
Lazio scored a cracking goal in the 72nd minute, but
The score remained tied in regulation time. The Olympians won the game in the ensuing penalty kicks thanks to the superb goaltending of Aaron Bruderer who stopped two PKs, including one by former
Bruderer, the league's top goalkeeper in all statistical categories made several important saves in the game to take away man of the match honors from Tiger.
--A roaring Tiger on the loose
Tiger Fitzpatrick's performance stood out though. "Tiger is truly a special player," said Bel-Ami, the Olympians' manager. "Wearing the number 10 of a winner, he played like one. With so many teams in MLS struggling, you would think he'd get a call by now.”
--It's OK to clear the ball out ugly
"I must give special credit to the defense and Aaron. Lazio is a very young and fit team, very fit. They always give us a hard time. Our defense responded great. We can learn from playing teams like Lazio. I have one complaint. We need to clear the ball out more often. There comes a time, as McGuire says, if it looks like half of a danger, kick the ball down field like the pros. We need to do that more often.”
NOTE: Forward Everton made his
Subs: Tracy McGuire, Josh Kimball, Mauricio Borba, JT Cracroft, Ricky Johnson.
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