Bronx Ale House remains undefeated after downing Docs 2, 4-1 for the second played match of the season. The balmy weather mixed with the physical nature and fast pace made it an exiting match for all. The Ale House’s first goal of the match was netted by Jeanine Rynne. The ball skipped through the 6-yard box off a corner kick from Irene Morales, tallying her first assist. Jeanine’s second goal of the season gave the Ale House an early gain over Docs, 1-0. The second goal of the match was scored when Bronx Ale’s Jessie Garcia played a close range pass to Tina Cressent inside the 6, who finessed the ball just out of the keeper’s reach. Tina’s second goal of the season carried the Ale House into the half time break with a 2-0 lead.
Docs 2 came out strong in the second half generating their attack through the center of the field. Their persistence finally paid off when they scored, lessening the Ale House’s lead 2-1. Bronx Ale was quick to respond when Irene Morales received a ball from the left side of the field, dribbled centrally and then struck a hard shot from the top of the 18 passed the keeper. Bronx Ale regained control of the game with the score at 3-1. The Ale House’s fourth and final goal of the match was scored shortly after when Jessie Garcia was last to touch a ball that fumbled through Doc’s defense and bounced in behind the keeper. Docs’ keeper made multiple impressive saves limiting the Ale House’s offensive attack throughout the match.
Bronx Ale improves to 2-0 on the season and returns to action on April 30th when they take on the Tigers at 11:00am in Van Cortlandt Park. Docs 2 drop to 0-2.
Ned Devine’s v Tigers, 1-0 During the April 16, 2011 game between Ned Devine's and Tigers, Ned's captured the win with a score of 1 - 0. Ned's was short their two top goalies and they had to pull in defender, Tara Webber, who played a great game in goal and, like always, played the role Ned's needed her to play. Tigers played tight man to man defense on Ned's offensive line proving to be a true defensive force, with Amy Gufert always playing strong in goal. However, Ned's pulled off the win with a blistering goal from powerhouse, Maura Fitzsimmons, assisted by Angela Russo, the strong and steady center midfielder. Ned's has been struggling to have a consistent goalie but has shown great promise by winning their first two games.
On a cold and windy Saturday, the Tigers dug themselves in a hole by conceding a goal to Neds within the first ten minutes. With tenacious play and a number of fingertip saves, keeper Amy Gufert kept Neds off the score sheet for the rest of the game. Forwards Claire Booher and Sabita Krishnan held the ball well up top, taking pressure off Tigers defense and creating chances in the final third. Left mid Cate Jensen, in her second game with the Tigers, used her powerful shot to challenge the Neds keeper from outside the area. Alexis Hill, Teri Chargualaf, and Laura Anselmi Miller provided support through the midfield and sparked several runs down the right flank. Neds emerged stronger in the second half, placing pressure on Tigers defense with probing runs towards the endline. Despite winning corner kicks and applying high-energy offense towards the end of the game, Neds failed to convert, thanks in part to the defensive work of Courtney, Lauren Pessin, Alexis Hill, Alyssa Meyers and Sidney Small. In a gritty and unpredictable game, the Tigers continued to build cohesion and develop offensive and defensive rapport as they fell to Neds 1-0.
It was the second game of the season and PFC was looking for its first win. The first half, one of missed opportunities for both teams, was marked by stellar play from both goal keepers. It was during the second half that things began to come together for PFC. Great pass plays starting with clearances by the defense led to several scoring chances. Midway through the half Pearl Odu, assisted by Miss Gregory, broke the scoreless game with a well placed shot. Trina Sandoval, in her first game with PFC as well as the BISL, scored the second goal after receiving a great pass from Pearl Odu. For a second week in a row Ashley Walenty had a tremendous game in goal while recording her first shutout.
In contrast to the previous week, Harps met Parlour Football Club on a gray, cold and windy morning. Harps started off at a disadvantage with the minimum 7 players at kick-off. Harps defended well as 3 more players arrived in support and subs waited on the Parlour sideline. Despite still being down a player, Harps were able to launch their attack producing a few chances at goal. A strained muscle put Sandra Carolan on the sideline, dropping the Harps back down to 9 players for the second half. Harps were far from discouraged and fought just as hard in the second half. With about 5 minutes left in the game, exhaustion finally set in giving Parlour their first goal from a skilled one two touch, giving their striker a one on one shot, beating an under the weather, Marissa Bea. It didn't stop there, after a great save by Bea keeping Harps in the game, there was just no fuel left in the tank, and Parlour buried another goal just before the final whistle.