A 2pm game out at the shitty Verrazano fields found the CPR Reds ready to take flight against FC Japan in what would surely be a scrappy game. Whichever team was willing to outwork the other would find themselves the winner of this match as skill was quickly thrown out the window. After a few weak chances on both ends the referee (same one that refereed the France Ireland match actually) Missed 2 blatant handballs and an offsides that allowed FC Jappos to get in behind the defense, a brilliant save by Eric kept the match scoreless. A CPR counter attack found defenseman John Porges and Nikle Guzijan leading the CPR offense down the field, who was covering for them in the back is not important. Porges broke down the left side of the 18 and centered  a pass that found Guzijans feet near the penalty spot. In the most unselfish manner he calmly played a ball back to Midfielder Zach Kelly to bury home and the Reds were up 1-0. We weren’t up 1-0 for long when the drama started to pour in. The Japanese soon ambushed us again through the middle, this time the forward tripped over the ball, fell outside the box, and a penalty was awarded. Team psycho John Porges would not let the penalty be taken and made sure the referee knew how wrong he was. A still photograph was taken at the scene.

After issuing 58 Yellow Cards to the entire CPR roster, the ref soon forgot he called a PK, or feared for his life, and awarded a free kick just outside the box. It was shanked and the score remained 1-0. It remained that way into half time.

2nd half saw more of the same scrappy first half play and Ciaran unable to time a header. A free kick was awarded about 10 minutes into the half where Ilija stepped up and did only what Ilija is sometimes capable of doing. A low driven shot into the bottom left side netting as the keeper was still organizing his wall, and the Reds were up 2-0. A late goal was given up by the CPR defense on purpose to ensure keeper Eric Wunsch’s unhappiness. The reds keep climbing the leader board as they leave FC Japan crying back in Brooklyn.

Man of the Match: Javier

Honorable Mention: Ilija, Winslow, Patricio

Goals: Zach Kelly, Ilija

Assists: Captain America

Pier 40, 830-10PM. Who’s in?

In other news:

Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal.

Reserves match report: Linehan scores, again, off a gorgeous header, again. Look out Bola – I have you in my sights.

Opponents: FC Japan

Venue: Verrazano Fields
Date & Time: Sunday Nov 22nd 10AM & 2PM (I repeat 2pm)
Meet Details :  Central Bar 8:30am (Late comers will be stranded so be sharpish)

Kits: Please let me know who took all kits. Here’s what I know Roddy (white) Big T (white)

Cars: Needed as this isn’t subway friendly.

830-10PM, Pier 40. Who’s in?

1 game only this week v the Ukrainians. Please show-up and support for what will be a tough game. RED KITS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE OWN UP IF YOU HAVE THEM.

FLAMHAHT CUP – 1st team only

Opponents: NY Ukrainians

Venue: Met Oval
Date & Time: Sunday Nov 15th – 3pm
Meet Details :  Central Bar 1pm

Kits: Roddy could you please drop off white kit. Who has the red kit?????? We need

Cars: Pickups at central from 1pm

Due to a dip in numbers at training recently, Eduardo has organized an 11-a-side scrimmage between the Brazilians who often occupy the far end of our field. This means tonight should be a good session.

830-10PM. Please register your status below.

Full match reports to come, volunteers welcome

CPR Red Reserves 4 – 0 American Turk Reserves

Scorers – Rich x2, Bola x2

MOTM – Chris

CPR Reds 5 – 2 American Turks

Scorers – Winslow (aka Christian), Ilija, Zach, Nikle, Robbie

MOTM – Javier

Opponents: Turkish American Sports Club

Venue: Randalls Island Field #75
Date & Time: Sunday Nov 8th – 10am & 12pm
Meet Details : 33rd and 2nd 9am SHARP

Kits: Zach (Whites) Paul (Reds) Please bring if you have others

Cars: Pickups will helps

830-10PM at Pier 40. Who’s in?

UPDATE: Due to the State Cup game jam, there will be no Reserve game this week and the 1sts will be playing the previously postponed game against Morazan. Sorry lads, out of my control. New details as follows:

FLAMHAFT CUP – REDS

Opponents: Morazan (EDSL)

Venue: Cook Field – Yonkers
Date & Time: Sunday Oct 18th – 2pm
Meet Details : Central Bar 12pm

Kits: Tokes (RED) Nikle (WHITE)

Cars: We’ll need some cars for lift up, please post if you can drive to pickup and/or going direct.