Ouzo F.C

SOCCER CITY:  ETOBICOKE - Ouzo F.C. has started off the fall session with an undefeated record in its first two games, something the team has not done for quite some time.  This past week-end Ouzo out gunned Lakshore United, the team that knocked Ouzo out of the playoffs of last winter session. Revenge was sweet as Ouzo out possessed their opponents for the entire first half. With a timed play from defender Rob Resnov to the foot of Ouzo's number 8 Rob Anderson Ouzo was able to take a 1-0 lead into the half. The first 5 Minutes of the second half were fierce, but great defensive play and blocked shots kept the Ouzo one goal margin intact.

Then Late in the second half Anderson received a skilled ball from hard working midfielder Stu Fletcher which Anderson played with before placing it in the back of the net. Minutes later Ouzo rushed into the counter attack with an overlapping run from Ben " Steven Gerard" Wurtmen, who buried a nice cross from Mike Michaelides and putting Ouzo up three nil. To Ice the deal Ouzo's Matt "Fbomb" Geary placed a nice through ball to Gus Polymeros who made no mistake beating the goalie to place the fork in Lakeshore United.

Back Up Goalie Steve Sacchitiello had his first shut out of his career. His strong play when clearing the ball was key in Ouzo's defencive effort. With the strong defensive play and the Return of Ouzo's Rob Anderson management has its eye on big things for the club this session. Next up for Ouzo is Murray and company with the Raging Bulls this upcoming Saturday!!

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SOCCER CITY - ETOBICOKE:  With the jerseys freshly washed and folded, the boots polished and tied, and the Kegs tapped and ready, Ouzo FC took to the field this past Sunday to kick start their 2007/08 campaign.  All the familiar faces were back in the change room eager to greet the league newcomers, ‘We Win’. On this day though, they did anything but that.

It was a grande return for Andrew Spencer to the Ouzo line up, after being on Loan to the UFC for 2 years.  Looking fitter, stronger, and remarkably sober, it would be Spencer who would lead the charge…… The whole night. The return of key player/manager Rob Anderson, along side a fitter stronger Gus Polymerous, and returney Victor Santos up front added a new dimension to the ouzo team as they took to the field.  It wasn’t before long that Ouzo generated their first attempt; a close range shot by Santos just minutes into the game.  After several shifts of sustained attack, and sharp precise passing throughout the team, it was Polymerous who would net the first goal of the game. Controlled passing at the back between Rob Rusnov, and Steve Sacchitello allowed Polymerous to pick his run and catch a break behind the opponent’s back two.  Having had his first shot blocked by a sprawling goalie, Polymerous would follow up his shot with a firm header that evaded the goalie and put Ouzo FC on top 1-0 with just under 7 minutes played. 

After a controlled and pressured opening 10 minutes, it would be a sharp counter attack that would lead to Ouzo FC doubling their lead. A well timed tackle by Ouzo Big man Steve Delnaey, and quick distribution to midfielder Stuart Fletcher, allowed 3 Ouzo players to break.  A quick 1-2 ball through Fletcher-Polymerous broke down the “We Win’s” defence and sent Fletcher in on goal with only the goalie to beet. A low driven shot into the bottom right corner, and Ouzo FC were two nil up going into the break. 

The second half wouldn’t be so pretty for the men in white.  High pressure by the ‘We Win’ players kept constant pressure on Ouzo’s defence and midfield. Hard tracking and tackling off midfielder’s Behn wurthman and Mikey Micchilades, along with several blocked shots by Phil Kennedy kept the lead at 2-0, when an injury occurred in the game that would almost deflate the Ouzo team.  After a lengthy break in the game, Ouzo found themselves on their heels and a man down after a sloppy penalty by Fletcher.  2^nd year player Matt Gerry worked tantalizingly to try and regain control of the midfield, but the pressure from the “We Win” players was relentless.  Despite several chances and close calls, We Win could not find a way past Spencer as Ouzo FC cruised to an opening season victory 2-0.

A fitting start to a new season both on and off the field, as Ouzo members were seen leaving Wingers lounge at the wee hours of the morning.  After celebrating their victory with Beers, Ouzo, Ciggi’s and The Spencer Crusher, dispappontingly their would only be One puking in car story by the end of the night….. lets go for 2 next week!

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