BY HUGO FOX
SPORTS WRITER
RIVERSIDE PARK , UTAH
Before a sizable number of fans supporting both sides, the Olympians started rather poorly, allowing the Snowmen to dictate in midfield.Park City
SPORTS WRITER
RIVERSIDE PARK
Before a sizable number of fans supporting both sides, the Olympians started rather poorly, allowing the Snowmen to dictate in midfield.
But the advantage was short-lived
Prince Philip to the rescue
For the past couple of games,OM has not looked good for long stretches in first halves of games. Unforced turnovers and speculative passes have made life miserable for the back line and keeper Martin MARTINEZ.
The gloomy start of things announced yet another struggle knowing the quality ofPark City
But new Olympian Philip MENESES was determined to show his worth to the side. In the 24th minute, the teenager fromBrazil
Still to keep the pressure,Park City
In the 32nd minute, Todd MILLER went on a run of his own only to get whacked inside the penalty area. Unluckily, Brian “DUNNY” DUNSETH'S penalty kick sailed over the bar.
In the 40th minute, Nate MURPHY delivered a great cross to Todd who made it 2-2.
A much better second half
At the break, manager Bel-Ami made it clear to his men that exchanging greetings with Park City was absolutely unacceptable, that they needed to be physical and had to stay calm and play like they practice. The Olympians heeded the advice and ran riot for the next 45 minutes.
In the 52nd minute, Louis STALEY scored on one of his trademark freekicks. 3-2.
La resurrección del Tanque!
David “EL TANQUE” CHEVEZ has been in slump for a while, having scored only on a penalty kick in 235 minutes. In the 53rd minute, Jimmy CUADROS used his size well to hold the ball, passed to El Tanque who did quality work before burying the ball in the net to make the score 4-2.
The Olympians were now lords and masters of historicRiverside Park Park City
Nate Murphy refreshed and effective
You cannot deny Nate MURPHY's class. When he has his game going, it is a samba feast of quick stepovers, accurate passes, bending crosses and goals. It is important for Nate to be performing because of his influence at the heart of the team. His second half performance was high caliber.
The Olympians needed to atone for the past two weeks and for the miserable first half today by punishing their opponents. They needed a cathartic win. They had to send a message they are the treble winner and a serious defending champion. Their dominating second half put them in good stead for the next three crucial matches at Pan World,Westminster
In the 76th minute, young Justin BRAUN scored the sixth goal after quick work involving Nate, Josh KIMBALL, and Dunny.
In the 80th minute Nate closed the scoring with an unstoppable ground shot.
I need Mauricio Borba back
“7-2 is only fair after the torments of the past two weeks. We are not starting games well. We need to perform for 90 strong minutes. Someday, some team will score first and park a school bus in front goal and it will be miserable,” said Bel-Ami after the match.
“At some point in July I have to bring Mauricio BORBA back from his loan spell at Utah FC. We need four top strikers to successfully defend our three titles. Period. Mauricio needs to fit in as much as Todd, Jeremy and company need to embrace him and make him feel welcome. I do not want to see Mauricio in a F*** Diablos jersey.
“We have not been able to replace Mauricio despite a handful of players trying out. When Antonio SAUCEDO did his incredible U-turn on us and went back toPark City
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MAN OF THE MATCH: Philip Meneses
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CANOCANIONERI RACE
David Chevez, 14 goals
Justin Braun, 10 goals
Jimmy Cuadros,
______________________________Prince Philip to the rescue
For the past couple of games,
The gloomy start of things announced yet another struggle knowing the quality of
But new Olympian Philip MENESES was determined to show his worth to the side. In the 24th minute, the teenager from
Still to keep the pressure,
In the 32nd minute, Todd MILLER went on a run of his own only to get whacked inside the penalty area. Unluckily, Brian “DUNNY” DUNSETH'S penalty kick sailed over the bar.
In the 40th minute, Nate MURPHY delivered a great cross to Todd who made it 2-2.
A much better second half
At the break, manager Bel-Ami made it clear to his men that exchanging greetings with Park City was absolutely unacceptable, that they needed to be physical and had to stay calm and play like they practice. The Olympians heeded the advice and ran riot for the next 45 minutes.
In the 52nd minute, Louis STALEY scored on one of his trademark freekicks. 3-2.
La resurrección del Tanque!
David “EL TANQUE” CHEVEZ has been in slump for a while, having scored only on a penalty kick in 235 minutes. In the 53rd minute, Jimmy CUADROS used his size well to hold the ball, passed to El Tanque who did quality work before burying the ball in the net to make the score 4-2.
The Olympians were now lords and masters of historic
Nate Murphy refreshed and effective
You cannot deny Nate MURPHY's class. When he has his game going, it is a samba feast of quick stepovers, accurate passes, bending crosses and goals. It is important for Nate to be performing because of his influence at the heart of the team. His second half performance was high caliber.
The Olympians needed to atone for the past two weeks and for the miserable first half today by punishing their opponents. They needed a cathartic win. They had to send a message they are the treble winner and a serious defending champion. Their dominating second half put them in good stead for the next three crucial matches at Pan World,
In the 76th minute, young Justin BRAUN scored the sixth goal after quick work involving Nate, Josh KIMBALL, and Dunny.
In the 80th minute Nate closed the scoring with an unstoppable ground shot.
I need Mauricio Borba back
“7-2 is only fair after the torments of the past two weeks. We are not starting games well. We need to perform for 90 strong minutes. Someday, some team will score first and park a school bus in front goal and it will be miserable,” said Bel-Ami after the match.
“At some point in July I have to bring Mauricio BORBA back from his loan spell at Utah FC. We need four top strikers to successfully defend our three titles. Period. Mauricio needs to fit in as much as Todd, Jeremy and company need to embrace him and make him feel welcome. I do not want to see Mauricio in a F*** Diablos jersey.
“We have not been able to replace Mauricio despite a handful of players trying out. When Antonio SAUCEDO did his incredible U-turn on us and went back to
______________________________
MAN OF THE MATCH: Philip Meneses
______________________________
CANOCANIONERI RACE
David Chevez, 14 goals
Justin Braun, 10 goals
Jimmy Cuadros,
STARTING LINE UP
Martin Martinez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Nate Murphy, Josh Kimball, David Chevez, Louis Staley, Justin Braun, Mike Rogers, Jimmy Cuadros, Philip Meneses, Brian Dunseth
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SUBSTITUTIONS
Josh Kimball, Judd Soderborg, Jesse Day, Todd Miller, Matt Woolley
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OLYMPIAN NOTES:
* Matt WOOLLEY is a dedicated player. He walked away from his honeymoon to come help his mates. Jesse DAY should take good notes from Matt.
* Everybody is very impressed with Philip Meneses's play. He is a great addition to the side. We hope to have Philip around through the fall before he jets to a college in
* Will Bel-Ami ever play again?
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