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Ouzo Gets a Win and Tie After Back to Back Games with Olympia
Posted by Rob Anderson at Nov 5, 2006 4:00PM PST
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Nov. 4/06. SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Ouzo came out of the gates hard against Olympia this past Saturday with a 5-1 win. This was Ouzo's first win of the season to win back the fans of Soccer City. The new acquired Matt Geary opened the scoring with a drive to the far corner from a nice pass from Gus "1st Class" Polymerus. The second goal came from a pretty play that Vic Santos set up with Jesse the "Schnitz" Geisel waiting out the goalie to place it in the empty net. Ouzo played one of their all time best matches scoring a third goal before half, Gus Polymerus scored an unassisted goal to put Ouzo up 3-0 at half. It was unclear whether Ouzo was really playing the best soccer ever or if Olympia was drunk from the 3 pints of Zywiec they had before the game. At any rate Ouzo, maintained their momentum going into the second half with another great goal from Vic Santos on a pass from Steve Saccatello. Ouzo was up 4-0 before Olympia scored their first goal. AKA the "Big Man"- cause he really is a big man scored a near post goal with just under 10 minutes left in the game. Ouzo put the game well out of reach when Stu "iron foot" Fletcher burried a pass from Phil Kennedy to make it 5-1.
Ouzo walked away with their first win of year and realized the beer does taste better when you win.
Nov. 5/06. SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Ouzo played their second game of the weeked against Olympia this time with a different result and a different Olympia. Olympia opened the scoring of this game with the "Big Man" scoring on the short side of the Ouzo Keeper Colin Wright to make it 1-0 early in the first half. Ouzo did not seem to be on their game as they were 24 hrs ago. Ouzo went into half time being down 1-0. Ouzo would go down 2-0 when "Big Man" would score his second goal on a similar turn and short side shot in the corner. Ouzo would go down 3-0 when the "Big Man" would get his natural hat trick and score his third of the game. Ouzo's fan base was not impressed, as their defense seemed to be sleeping (see picture below).
Ouzo would battle back though when Gus "1st Class" Polymerus would bury a pass from Phil Kennedy with just over 10 minutes remaining. Polymerus would add his second of the night to make it 3-2 when he finished a pass across the goal from Matt Geary. With just over a minute remaining Mike "Yell at the Ref" Michaelides would finish a pass from Stu Fletcher to tie the game at 3 all. Not much later Mike Michaelides would receive a pass in front of the Olympia goal to turn and shoot, but only have it saved by the Olympia goalie. The "Big Man" would have 1 last chance with only a second on the clock, however, this time Colin Wright would get a finger and push the ball over the goal. The game would end in a 3-3 tie which turned out to be a real barn burner for the fans.
Ouzo would retire to Wingers for beer and wings to celebrate their first class come from behind battle. Stay tuned Nov.19 when Ouzo will play a Late Night 11:30pm game against the Raging Bulls. Hope to see all of you there.
The Schnitz
Last minute goal costs Ouzo precious points against Lakeshore United
Posted by Rob Anderson at Oct 29, 2006 4:00PM PST
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SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Match day number 2 saw your beloved Ouzo boys take on the supposedly improved Lakeshore United. This match had all the makings of a great one as both teams were unable to get a win in their first match of the season.
Ouzo opened the scoring in the first half with some nice team work completed by a fine finish from in form striker Gus "1st Class" Polymeros (2G). Unfortunately Ouzo's lead did not last long as the quick counter attacking style of Lakeshore United led to an equalizer. Lakeshore United would tally 2 more before the half ended, leaving Ouzo with some catching up to do in the second half.
In typical Ouzo fashion, the boys proved they were equal to the challenge in the second half. A combination of heart and skill led to some wonderfully crafted opportunities, 2 of which found their way into the Lakeshore United net with great finishes by Stu "iron foot" Fletcher (1G, 1A) and a second for Mr. "1st Class" Polymeros. Unfortunately, the Ouzo come back was dealt a deadly blow by another Lakeshore United open net finish, with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. 4-3 was the final result.
Ouzo's post match disappointment could be felt in the locker room, however, a few hours upstairs in Wingers Lounge was exactly what the Doctor ordered.
The boys will be looking for no less than full points this upcoming Saturday and Sunday, in a rare, double "Super Classico" against the newly named Olimpia (formerly Arnold & Bart).
BARTHEZ
Shnitzel Hawk Soars But Ouzo Falls in Season Opener
Posted by Rob Anderson at Oct 15, 2006 5:00PM PDT
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SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Two top class finishes from Jesse Geisel were not enough as Ouzo FC were handed their first defeat of the season at the hands of newly named Mirage.
It was a season opener filled with excitement, new faces, old faces, and room for improvement as Ouzo look to rebound in two weeks time. Player Manager Rob Anderson took his perch behind the Ouzo bench for the first time and seemed disappointed, yet ambitious as he saw his player’s early one goal lead drift away in the second half.
After starting the game at a fairly subdued pace, it was Ouzo FC who broke the nil –nil deadlock. A Jesse Geisel patented toe poke from just inside the white line seemed to catch the Mirage goalie off guard as it flew into the bottom corner. After the opening goal the pace of the game seemed to intensify, and Ouzo’s confidence looked to rise as the first half came to close. But it was Mirage who would find the back of the net 5 minutes before the end of the half putting the two teams on equal terms going into the second half.
Mirage would ride their momentum as the 2nd half began and managed to find a second goal just 4 minutes into the half, giving them their first lead of the game. Colin Wright, Ouzo’s first team goalie, unable to catch up the fierce power of the opponent’s shot. Wright would find his game though, making several very difficult saves keeping the game at just a one goal deficit. The Ouzo players would build on this, and it was the savvy play of 3rd year player Mike Michaelides that would see Ouzo equalize mid way through the half. An intelligent play along the boards by Michaelides saw him maneuver his way up the field with a sequence of one-two balls before slotting home a rebound to open his account for the season. It would be all Mirage after that, as a break down in the Ouzo defense allowed Mirage to take their second lead of the night. Shortly after, continual questionable calls against Ouzo Big Man Steve Delaney allowed Mirage to capitalize off an ensuing free Kick. The goal brought Delaney into an uproar as he and the Ouzo players argued their case about the inconsistent calls. But it was Delaney who would be singled out, yellow carded and then subsequently red carded for repeatedly arguing his case. A 5 minute penalty would put Ouzo on the back foot for the majority of the game, but as usual, Ouzo’s heads would not drop and with 4 minutes remaining a clever wall pass from Stuart Fletcher would find the feet of Geisel camped out front of the goal. Cool and calm, Geisel would slot it past the goalie to give him his second of the night.
A late goal from Mirage cancelled out any hopes of a come back, as Ouzo FC would fall 5-3 in game that showed signs of potential but just missing those little things. With several players missing out of the line up, Ouzo is looking to gain from their loss and build as they play Lakeshore United in 2 weeks time.
Other notables, Victor Santos made his Ouzo return after a 4 year lay off due to a knee injury. The quick footed Midfielder was once the Ouzo go-to man up front with Gus Polymerus and player/coach Anderson hopes he can bring back the same spark that he once brought.
#3
Ouzo F.C look to MCM for there latest signing
Posted by Rob Anderson at Oct 8, 2006 5:00PM PDT
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SOCCER CITY, ETOBICOKE - Ouzo F.C finalize there roster with the signing of Matt Geary right before the transfer deadline. Management finally agreed to a loan deal with Oakville MCM and recently came to terms with the players needs. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but sources close to the team have said it has to do with the teams drinking habits.
"We are happy to have Matt apart of the squad" Management said Monday after he was revealed to the public. "He is well-rounded midfielder, that will help us with our finishing (pitchers) upstairs at wingers lounge"
OUZO4LIFE
Soccer City - Thanksgiving Tournament
Posted by Rob Anderson at Oct 6, 2006 5:00PM PDT
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9:50am Ouzo F.C vs. SLR 2006 (WIN 2-0)
1:10pm Ouzo F.C vs. Super Eagles (LOSS 0-1)
4:30pm Ouzo F.C vs. Cataplana (Benfica - OSL) (WIN 2-1)
Quater Finals:
Ouzo F.C vs. Bosna (LOSS 1-2)
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