I can’t believe it is already 3 weeks into the GPSD Fall Season. Here is a quick update as to where the TAFC stands at the moment.
Game 1: Mingo United v. TAFC
This game proved to be pretty brutal. With almost half the team out of action due to work and travel the remaining lads had to play with only 1 sub in the first half, and 2 subs in the second.
Final Score
Mingo United 7 – 1 TAFC
Stats
Tim Pepper – 1 Goal
Andrew Mills – 1 Assist
Game 2: TAFC v. Multnomah County Corrections FC
This game highlighted the TAFC’s need for fitness. Though more organized and utilizing subs better then in previous matches, the TAFC was getting beaten on runs and in the midfield. The TAFC did have several chances to score, but a stout keeper for the Multnomah County screws was enough to keep the TAFC tied to 1 goal.
Final Score: TAFC 1 – 7 Multnomah County Corrections FC
Jesse Wagner – 1 Goal
THE UNOFFICIAL WIN: Onetouchables v. TAFC
The TAFC took on The Onetouchables in what was supposed to be the third match of the GPSD Fall Season, but unfortunately the referee did not show up to the grounds for the match. Both teams agreed to a scrimmage and play started about 15 minutes late. The Onetouchables have long been a thorn in the TAFC side, often times winning with less guys on the pitch, and playing a physical brand of footy.
It looked to be that sort of game early on as the Onetouchables put a ball past Tim Pepper in the TAFC goal. Just moments later though the TAFC proved that they had come to play when a beautiful cross from Davide Perez found the head of Tom Harrison who rocketed a shot into the net, a truly wonderful goal. The Onetouchables played back at the TAFC, and though it was a scrimmage it was fairly apperant that both teams had come to play. When the half time whistle/yell rang out it was Onetouchables on top 3-1.
The second half started, and the TAFC played footy like I haven’t seen the TAFC play in…well, ever. Good short passing and communication with darting runs that opened up the Onetouchables tiring defense efficiently along with good physical defense and aggressive play in the midfield saw the TAFC score not once, or twice, but 3 times in the second half. Amazing keeping from Tim in the net helped solidify the lead, and when the final whistle/yell was heard the TAFC had recorderd not just a win, but a come from behind rout of the opposition. Truly a great little game.
Two great moments of mention was the Tom Harrison’s header as well as a great chipped ball by Kip over the midfield and right to a charging Jesse Wagner who slotted a the ball into the top right corner of the net with an amazingly well placed shot.
Unfortunately since the ref didn’t show up, none of these stats will be counted in the final season tabulations, but it was a great game and hopefully a confidence booster for a team in need of a win.
Final Score: Onetouchables 3 – 4 TAFC (UNOFFICIAL)
Tom Harrison – 1 Goal
David Perez – 1 Goal 1 Assist
Luis Martin De Campo – 1 Goal
Jesse Wagner – 1 Goal
Kip Kesgard – 1 Assist
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