PREMIERSHIP WEEK IN REVIEW

Salt Lake City, UT - The O.M. Premiership excels with back to back wins against Bosnia FC and a scrimmage against Utah Valley University.

Saturday evening at Westpointe Park the O.M. Premiership faced off against a winless Bosnia FC team looking to take down the Red Warriors. O.M. took an early lead with a great goal from, this years new addition, forward Luis de Lucas. By Halftime It was only 2 – 0 in favor of the Red Warriors. But sloppy play and failure to control the ball in the middle led to a heated talk from Coach Bel Ami de Montreux. “We need to be more aggressive and fight for the ball the moment we lose it. They have no business touching our ball”, added Montreux.

       

The Red Warriors came out into the second half with a renewed spirit and it began to show quickly. O.M. began to take advantage of mistakes from Bosnia FC. 3 more goals were scored by Cesar Duran, David Chevez, and Luis de Lucas. That’s the way it would finish. O.M. wins in traditional fashion with yet another clean sheet. “Even though we won 5 – 0 we still have a lot to work on as a team”, said coach Montreux afterwards.

The Utah Soccer Association didn’t schedule any games Memorial Day weekend so Olympique Montreux headed down South Thursday evening to Utah Valley University for a friendly scrimmage against the Wolverines. “It’s tough to stay match fit if you’re not practicing and playing constantly”, said coach Bel Ami de Montreux.

The first half was full of sloppy play from the Red Warriors and everybody knew it. “We just need to finish up top”, said forward Steve McMurdie. The second half coach Montruex made some key substitutions and O.M. began to take control of the game. In the second half left winger Chamale aka”Homie” curved in a beautiful free kick from 40 yards out right over the keepers head. Zach VanWagenen moved up top and helped increase O.M.’s lead scoring 2 more goals. The defense played well and, all except for an unfortunate slip by goal keeper Brandon Rogers, held off the Wolverines.  The final whistle blew and O.M. walked away with a 6 – 3 win.

       

The Wolverines were gracious enough to host O.M. at their field and the game provided a great opportunity for both squads to improve. We are very thankful for that. The game left much to be desired from the Red Warriors side. “Nobody seems to have the desire to play and defend this teams title as reigning Champions”, said coach Montreux, “We need leaders out there and we need to be more aggressive”!

Olympique Montreux’s Premiership squad kicks off next Tuesday evening after Memorial Day weekend against Lazio at Riverside Park. Come out and support your Red Warriors! We need you!