By R. C. HICKEY-FREEMAN
Sports Writer
Sports Writer
The Olympians tried in vain in the first half to unlock Rush Elite’s compact defense but could not find any combination despite the strikers’ frustrated attempts. Rush Elite’s keeper Eric Landon did an amazing job stopping the few shots OM strikers could place on target.
Brian Dunseth at the controls
It was not until after the restart that midfielder Brian “Dunny” Dunseth finally turned into pacesetter, guiding the side to an effective game of patient football while creating scoring opportunities.
Striker David “El Tanque” CHEVEZ, took advantage of a confusion in front of goal by some Rush Elite defenders in the 65th minute to blast the ball into the net from about seven yards out.
In the 82nd minute, Nate MURPHY placed the ball on Justin BRAUN’s head to score the second goal. Three minutes later, Nate received a fine pass from an unselfish Justin Braun who could have shot on goal although keeper Landon had closed the angle.
Showing experience beyond his years, Justin crossed the ball to Nate who then crossed it to a waiting Jesse DAY to score on a header.
All three goals had Dunny’s prints on them. The quick passing and mobility of the former U.S.
“It is good to see we have an air game this season. Just imagine if we had Ricky and Sergio available to bang in goals and young Justin, El Tanque and Jimmy CUADROS operating in the air, we’d be awesome,” said OM manager Bel-Ami after the game.
“Dunny was just awesome for us this evening. We need him to bring this level to each game. That’s what leaders do.”
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MAN of the Match: Brian DUNSETH
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GOAL COUNTER
David Chevez, 11 goals
Jimmy Cuadros, 7
Justin Braun, 7 goals
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STARTING LINE UP
Aaron Bruderer, John McQuarrie, Judd Soderborg, Nate Murphy, Matt Woolley, Jeremy Jones, David Chevez. Louis Staley, Justin Braun, Mike Rogers, Jimmy Cuadros.
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SUBSTITUTIONS
Brian Dunseth, Martin Martinez, Jesse Day, Josh Kimball,
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Olympian Notes:
*Yesterday’s game was a family reunion of sort. Many Rush Elite players previously played for OM. It was good to see Arthur van Wagenen and General JT CRACROFT, both tenacious midfielders. JT and his wife. Jessica Murphy, the sister of OM midfielder Nate Murphy, recently welcomed their new son into the family.
*It was equally good to see MIKE POLICH who helped built the new OM before leaving to form Rush Elite. Mike and his wife Tori also just had a baby girl. While we wish our good friends good luck with their new team, we are resentful not to have the new babies in OM blue.
*The Olympians will not play again until May 24 when they once more face Rush Elite in a Daynes Challenge Cup game. The Olympians have won the Daynes Challlenge Cup the past two years and look forward to make it a threepeat with a bit of luck.
*Olympian Aaron “Air” Bruderer will be taking it easy the next few months, but remains available to back up in case of injury or necessity. 
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