Ouzo F.C

Ouzo F.C Roster

Andrew Spencer - GK
Justin Vespa - D
Alex Kowalik - D
Behn Wurthman - D
Johnny Krilis - M/F
Rai Rajbir - M/F
Mike Michaelides - M/F
Rob Anderson - M/F
Jesse Geisel - M/F

Sunday's Game:

Steve Delaney - D
Stu Fletcher - M/F

1-1-1 in the Round Robin
Lost 1-0 in the Quater Finals to AC Diavoli

SOCCER CITY - ETOBICOKE:  Ouzo FC had not played well their last three games, losing twice to Mirage and to the Raging Bulls.  Last night Ouzo took out their frustrations on FBC Meadovale, beating them 11-1.  Led by Rob Anderson's 5 goals, Ouzo dominated the game and let it be known that they are now focusing on the playoffs.  Rob Rusnov with 2, Steve Delaney with 2 (both left-footed), Stu Fletcher, & Johnny Krillis were the other Ouzo scorers.

After the match it was time to head to Ouzo's favourite post-game watering hole.  Fueled by 7 free pitchers and a few pounds of wings, rings and fries, Ouzo went higher and further than ever imaginable, especially considering it was a Wednesdaynight/Thursday morning.  This is where Ouzo joined such names as Roger Bannister for his sub 4 minute mile,  Javier Sotomayor for his 8 foot high jump, and Bob Beamon for his 29 foot long jump.  All these events were thought not to be possibe, that is until they happened.  Led by a strong start from Spence, Stu, Jesse, Behn, and a rare final 3 apperance from Delaney, Ouzo was brought home by Anderson and Rusnov at 5:05AM to establish a new longevity record.  

SOCCER CITY - ETOBICOKE:  After coming off 2 heartbreaking losses to Mirage, Ouzo faced a surging Bulls squad who only had one loss going into the match.Ouzo showed up missing 5 regulars for the 3rd straight week, but were still confident.  Especially after a 7-1 win versus the Bulls earlier in the season. 

The game started well for the Bulls - going up 3-0 after 10 minutes of play.  Being down early is something Ouzo has gotten used to and within minutes Ouzo got back into the game with goals from Anderson and Krilis.  Ouzo's 2nd goal by Krilis came from an excellent individual effort from Ouzo's Stu Fletcher.  The boys were starting to show signs of confidence and the Bulls were back on their heals.  This momentum lasted into the second half until the ref took the game into his own hands.  The Croatian Assassin (who has refereed in the league for several years) decided to pull his weight and fire out some undeserved cards.  As a result, Ouzo finished the game with 3 yellows and a red card, all of which in the second half.  Being down a man for most of the second half didn’t bode well for Ouzo.  And as a result, they lost 5-2.

After the game was a different story.  The undermanned Ouzo squad ventured upstairs to enjoy a few pitchers and what has now been classified as "The BEST nachos in the City".  Big thanks go out to the cook, who is the MVP upstairs at Wingers.

Up next is Real Meadovale.  The newly promoted team managed by former Bulls player "Pete" may feel the wrath of Ouzo after losing to his former team.  Game time:  Wednesday night at 11:30pm.  It's a must win situation to get back on track for the Ouzo Boys.

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SOCCER CITY - ETOBICOKE:  Ouzo FC currently sit in 2nd place after back-to-back loses to Mirage.  After losing 2-1 in last weeks "Game of the week", Ouzo fall 3-2 in another nail biter.

Goals by Rob Rusnov and Johnny Krilis weren't enough to stop a surging Mirage, who are now the only undefeated team in Sunday's 1st division.  Labeled as the most important game of the year, Ouzo jumped out to a 1-0 lead after a pretty passing play between Anderson, Alex and Rusnov.  It was Rusnov's team leading 10th goal of the session.  After reviewing the Ouzo archives, it has been confirmed that was a record for "fasting goal scored".  The official time was 28 seconds into the game.  "They didn't even touch the ball!" said midfielder Matt Geary after the game.  It was a great start indeed, but Mirage kept the pressure on, which once again proved to be too much. Krilis notched his 1st goal of the season late in the 2nd half from a nice ball from Geary.  The boys pushed hard for the final minutes, but just couldn't beat Mirage's keeper.

Ouzo face long time rivals - Raging Bulls next week, which should be another dog fight.  Ouzo gave the Bulls their worst defeat of the year "7-1" earlier in the year.  It is certain they will come out looking for revenge.  Game time is set for 6:55pm at Soccer City.

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