Home record goes in lame defeat
Records are made to be beaten; the four minute mile, the 10 sec 100 metres, the most hot dogs eaten in 5 minutes. Someone sets the record then, eventually, they fall. Well Madison's record of not suffering defeat at home for over 2 years finally fell today. And it fell with a whimper not a roar. A very poor first half performance by Madison against an under strength Prospect team set the tone for an abject display overall. Madison found themselves under attack as soon as the whistle went and more or less spent the entire first half defending their goal line. Some superb saves by Kevinho and clearances by the Madison defence saved the blushes of the team but their was no hiding from the superior play of the visitors. Their fast passing and movement was in stark contrast to the static one dimensional play from Madison. Their inability to make or receive a pass cleanly or even mount a cohesive attack was an early sign that this game was going to be a real test of that proud home record. The first half ended with Prospect in total control of the midfield and relaxed in defence. Madison did play somewhat better in the second half and a few chances came their way, most notably a header by Jorge and a few shots that went high or wide. The attacking line of Prospect was fast and strong but to their credit the back four of Madison held their own. With 15 minutes to go it looked like Madison might salvage a 0 0 draw out of this poor performance but alas it was not to be. Another fast attack by the Prospect number 7 ended with him being tripped in the Madison box for a clear penalty. The spot kick was dispatched with ease as Prospect took a well deserved one nil lead. With little time in the game left Madison did respond with a number of attacks but with no potency or direction.
The whistle came to end a poor game for Madison and an end to that proud unbeaten run at home.
MAN OF THE MATCH; Kevinho. Great saves by Kevinho kept the score from being embarrassing
One of the worst, if not the worst, displays of uninspired play we've put on. Besides lacking subs, it didn't help to have players on the field only a few hours removed from the wee hours of revelry.
ReplyDeletethe alcohol fumes should have put the other team off....all 9 of them
ReplyDeleteThink they had 10 after halftime. Not that that is an excuse.
ReplyDeleteAnother way of looking at this would be that Prospect actually had more players than us...Other than Kevinho and defense, it was Prospect (9 or10) v Madison (5). These stats support what we all witnessed (as true bystanders), excepting our back five of course…..
ReplyDeleteLet’s rally for the Southington match……we can do it!!!
home game again! we have a beaten record to defend!
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteOur schedule indicates that we have another Home game this Sunday against New Fairfield.
We need to make sure we have enough players and if we don't, we have to cancel the game.
Please confirm with me and I will send the final list once I hear from each and every one of you.
So far, I know Scot, Kevin, Rob, Jorge & Jody won't be there, and hope I didn't forget anyone else.
Thanks
Guys, Just want you to be aware of the possible consequences of tailgating "too long" after our games....
ReplyDeleteclick on this (or paste in the address):
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/wires/07/21/2050.ap.soc.malaysia.soccer.stabbing.0280/index.html
ouch! painful end to a nice day out with the lads....
ReplyDeleteINTER MILAN VS AC MILAN
ReplyDeleteAny interest in going? It's this Sunday at 5 pm in Foxboro.
I usually wait to see them play Celtic in the Champions league…..
ReplyDeletethink they will make it this year?
ReplyDeleteIt will be tough because the have to go 2 rounds of qualifiers ..... Dinamo Moscow next week is first qualifier game
ReplyDeleteIf I want to see Italians fight, we can save the time and kust go to East Haven, I mean Staven
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteso far, the numbers don't look good at all. Confirmed so far: John, Tom J, Ron K, Behrooz, Hamid, Ahmad, Carlos, Enrique (haven't confirmed yet) and I am 50/50 due to an injury in the last game and have to wait till Saturday to decide. We will have 8 or 9 including me and Enrique. Remember we are playing against New Fairfield and need more than 11 to play against this if we want to be successful. I would rather postponing the game.
Let me know what you think
I am against postponing since we already have other postponed games
ReplyDeleteand would be hard to make it up in August.
lets play…we just need the guys who have not confirmed to say yes or no….simple huh?
ReplyDeleteI said before that I was in!!!
ReplyDeletegreat! team is growing every minute!
ReplyDeleteKnee is not great but I am in.
ReplyDeleteLa Boca, Pinkster, Gogglito and the Strap??
ReplyDeleteLa Boca (no), pinkster (yes), gogglito ( no one knows ) le Strap ( YES!)
ReplyDeletethat will be a good match.
ReplyDeleteyes, hopefully a winning match for Celtic….new manager and sorting out new players ….and the Russian season is midway through right now!
ReplyDeleteGotta come up will a Brazilian-type name for the Pink.....how about
ReplyDelete>Pinknocchio??
ha ha Pinkito?
ReplyDeleteStill to hear from Tim and Enrique
ReplyDeleteWe have me, you, Ron K, Jacques, TJ, TA, carlos, hamid, ahmad, Tom P..... Still at 10
I am in.
ReplyDeleteYes!! The final piece of the puzzle.....game on I think
ReplyDeletePinkstatio
ReplyDeletePinkedo
the obvious. Pinkildo, Pinkaldo or Pinkinho
???
kinda liking Pinknocchio....