Ouzo F.C

SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Unbeaten in their last 3 regular season games, Ouzo proved that they still belong in the top flight.  Finishing with 10 points secured 4th spot for the leagues top drinking team.  This meant that they made the play-offs twice is the 2005/06 season, which tops last year's back to back snub from the play-offs. 

With their 4th place finish, Ouzo were up against league leaders AC Attack, which proved to be one of the better games of the season.  Ouzo were forced to call up 2 players from the youth team with injuries to Anderson, Kennedy and enforcer "Sac".  Johhny Krilis and Matthew Smith were called up to strengthen the squad.  "those two guys were key down the stretch"  said Anderson after the game.  "They really added the confidence on the ball that we need with all the injuries adding up".  And confidence they had.  Krilis scored 5 goals in 3 goals for Ouzo this year, which should secure a spot for him in the 1st team next year.  The off-season should prove to be interesting one.  Trying to secure those two youth players to 1st team contracts while still in University. 

In the semi-final match, Ouzo opened the scoring with a cracker from Krilis at about the 5 minute mark.  Ouzo would maintain their lead for must of the half until and defensive mishap cost the team their lead.  With the score 1-1 at half, the game was still wide open.  The second half started with Ouzo on the power play.  Unable to muster up too many opportunities despite an excellent power play unit, a frustrated Ouzo knew they missed an opportunity.

The final buzzer sounded and the score had stayed the same throughout the 2nd half.  Both teams had their chances, but the goalies were saving the day.  Wright, who missed most of the season due to injury, had one of his better games in an Ouzo jersey.  Wright known for his "big game" plays, was solid as a rock.  "Definitely one of his better games"  said Delaney after the game. 

In the overtime period, both teams still created several good scoring opportunities, despite being tired from regulation.  And with less than a minute left before penalties, Ouzo let AC Attacks young striker to get behind the defensive and score the biggest goal of his young career.  "Tough way to lose"  said the Schnitzel after the game.  "All I want are those damn free wings and beer at the banquet".  Something our beloved team will have to wait another year for.

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