Sunday, June 17, 2012

MATCH REPORT; Norwalk Mariners 2 Madison 3


Another fantastic win for the in form Celts against the Norwalk Mariners after last weeks equally impressive win against Orange. Testing Karma to the fullest, the new State champs celebrated their famous cup win with a trophy photo shoot prior to the start of the game.They looked happy but that was the only joy they had all day. The Celts with their newly configured defensive line up started the match confidently, subduing any initially forays by the home team and launching a few fast attacks. Tano and La Boca were the starting strike force and they were running about the Norwalk defenders like irritating fly's on a horses arse. After eleven minutes this constant probing paid off when a run by Carlos down the left ended with crossed ball into a ruck of players in the box. La Boca kept his legendary cool as others panicked and slotted the ball into the net for the go ahead goal. Norwalk were stunned but tried to get back into the match with some attacking of their own. However the Madison defence were in "fortress mode" and nothing was getting through them and when it did the Hulk was there to snuff it out. John B was again keeping up his incredibly consistent run of form with another enforcer role in midfield, ably helped by Captain Roniildo, Halil and Ruggerho. The Celts were in total control of the game and the only distraction was the somewhat fussy ref who  was handing out yellow cards like they were on sale. The half came to an end with the Celts well on top and playing confidently. But a shock was in store and after only 8 minutes of the restart the visitors were 2-1 down! The Mariners went for the Celtic defense right from the whistle and somehow rattled the previously composed back line. A simple attack down the middle allowed a player to go unimpeded right to the edge of the box and a simple pass allowed another Norwalk player to complete the move by slotting the ball past the stranded Hulk. If that was bad, then only a few minutes later the horrible start to the second half was completed when a cheap free kick was given away at the edge of the box and as the ball was slammed into the wall Ruggerho moved his arm to edge the ball away. It was just too obvious a move for the ref to ignore and so it was a penalty to Norwalk that was easily dispatched to undo all the great work done in the first half. To their credit the Celts knuckled down to winning the game all over again. Strong running by Ruggerho and Halil and some tough tackling put the Norwalk team back into the defensive formation they had been using for most of the first half. This allowed the Celtic midfield to take a strangle hold on the game again. With marauding runs by Edmilson and El Flaco on the wings it was perhaps inevitable that the Celts would strike back. And when the impressive John B got hold of the ball on the edge of the opposition box he didn't hesitate to slam the ball past the goalkeeper for the equalizing goal. The game was now very open and the Celts came close with a couple of shots that hit the post and bar. Norwalk also had their moments to get back in front but Goggs and Edimar held firm at the back. With only ten minutes left on the clock a  great ball through to Tano saw him run free from the defense and with only the goal keeper to beat he slotted the ball into the net for the go ahead goal. The Celts had to endure a couple of panicky moments near the end but they mostly keep their composure and again ran the clock down for a famous away victory against the Connecticut state cup champions!

Only one more game left of the Summer season and the Celts are now back to a 50/50 win/loss season in their first year in Division two. They can make it a winning first half to the season if they can grab all three points against Greenwich Arsenal next Sunday. In this imperious form I wouldn't put it past them!

MAN OF THE MATCH; Some fantastic performances by the defensive back four and the Hulk. La Boca and Tano were also very effective up front and Halil had a great game attacking and defending in equal measure. But, for the controlling performance in the middle of the field and a great equalizing goal when the Celts badly needed it, the MOM goes yet again to John B!









25 comments:

  1. Congratulations boys on a great win. Happy fathers day my friends

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  2. Guys we missed you both! It was a great win!

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  3. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there

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  4. This was a big win for us. We held the lead, lost it and then recaptured. This show the possibilities of this team. If we continue to play with heart and together, there is not a team in this league we cannot beat. Unfortuanitly, I just found out I have to be out of town next weekend and won't be back in time for the last game. I know you guys will play hard and will pull out a win. Jb

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  5. Congratulations guys! Sounds like a fantastic performance. Well done.
    How was the field and Norwalk?

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  6. Thank You Johnaldo once again for great report.
    We notice now is not a good luck to show the cup before the game( specialty a State cup).
    After yellowish Fathers day we did great. Who doesn't get Yellow card?
    I'm agree with John at this point I believe we find a balance in our team that can beat any team on the Div. We forget to tell Danny that we are different now, we don't yell to anybody.
    I notice that we have to work individually on getting more speed and resistance, I was one of them, I was little exhausted by the end.
    The strategy are great because we start to correct our errors and Johnaldo was good on the side and pointing the mid and fwds to hold on in def when the game was almost done and the score was 3-2.
    Great Wins Celts!!

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  7. Great game and great win boys Things have really come together nicely. Adrenalin is a beautiful thing by the time i got home couldn't get out of truck. Last collison save I made with 5 or so minutes left I took a knee from player in chest. I believe along with the 2 goals I allowed I also have a couple fractured ribs as well.

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    1. by Who? sound like a cheap drink mix... Barman?.... two Stellas and one club 12 on the rocks, please!

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  9. Second Division Results week 8

    Fairfield GAC 4 Guilford Bell Curve 1
    Easton Rhinos 1 Greenwich Pumas 2
    Norwalk Mariner 2 Madison Celtic FC 3
    Vasco da Gama 2 Greenwich Arsenal 1
    Norwalk Sport 0 Orange SC 1

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  10. Roll call for Sunday; Last game of Spring season. Away to Greenwich Arsenal, 11am Kick off;

    Johnaldo
    Tano

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  11. Another fine report Johnaldo. It was a great victory boys, and showed that we have the composure and fight to win against the best teams. Rough day for our neighbors against Fairfield!

    Hulk, I hope ur OK! Let us know how you are doing...

    Jodingo!!, are you playing next week?

    JB, we'll do our best to play smart and aggressive as we did yesterday....

    Johnaldo
    Tano
    Roniildo

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  12. I'm in ...too stupid not to be...........just ignore the crying if i land on it........

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    1. Bro? no doping test in SASL. So you know what to do :)

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  13. that's the spirit Hulk!

    Johnaldo
    Tano
    Roniildo
    Hulk

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  14. Roniildo, I'm not planning on going to Greenwich Sunday, unless we're needing players. We'll see who is planning on going.

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  15. Ukraine was robbed! Was the ref a SASL ref???

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  16. Jody,

    I agree with you....Ukraine was robbed

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