Monday Morning Striker – 2008 Matchday 2

Northwest Suburban Soccer League
1st Division

Sting SC @ Chicagoense
Unofficial Match Report
Sunday, April 27, 2008
9:45 AM
Lake Zurich, Illinois
Weather: 41, overcast, dry

Starting Lineup:
F Matt Greenhalgh
F Brandon Caputo
M Eric Manos
M Kevin McCormick ©
M Rudy Schaser
M Mike Burg
D Brian Black
D Jimmy Rosenfeld
D Ben Bartholomay
D Michael Soroosh
GK Brian Stock

Reserves:
M Kenny McCormick
M Phil McMaster
D Keith O’Connell

Recap:
Another fast start saw two Matt Greenhalgh strikes find the back of the net for a 2-0 lead at halftime. I had a couple of early chances, but I still didn’t have my legs underneath me from an off-season conditioning program that consisted of Wendy’s double cheeseburgers and bags of Doritos. I was also unable to get completely warmed up and got a slight strain in my right quad chasing down a loose ball.

The second half started with us trading goals, Greenhalgh netting his third strike of the game to give us a 3-1 lead. Once again, the middle of the second half saw us fall asleep at the wheel and allow Chicagoense to get back into it. They tied the game up at three, but for the second straight week we answered immediately. Greenhalgh got his fourth goal of the match after firing a rocket from an awkward angle that beat the keeper.

It looked like we were going to hold on for our first victory, but the last minute bug bit us for the second straight week as Chicagoense tied the match with less than five minutes to play.

Man of the Match: Matt Greenhalgh

Match Day 2 Goals:
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Record: 0-0-2
2 pts. – Tied for 3rd Place
GF: 8
GA: 8

2008 Season Totals
Goals:
4 – Matt Greenhalgh
1 – Jamelle McCreary
1 – Danny Carver
1 – Ben Bartholomay
1 – Brandon Caputo

Assists:
1 – Brandon Caputo
1 – Rudy Schaser