Archive for: May, 2014

CSL Playoffs and Cup Games – June 1st schedule

May 24 2014 Published by under Club

While the regular season has ended, with a mix of successes and struggles, we still have a few teams in action on June 1st.

CPR Reserves vs. Stal Mielec (league cup semi-final) – McCarren Park   10:00 AM
Brishna vs. CPR Old Boys (Saunders Cup semi-final) – Flushing Field 8   12:00 PM
and in other CSL games:
Lansdowne vs. Pancyprians (first division final) – Ichan Stadium 6:30 PM
Clarkstown Reserves vs. NYAC Reserves (first division reserve final) – Randalls Island field 75   11:00 AM
Lansdowne Metro vs. Sporting Astoria (metro division 1 final) – Randalls Island field 75   1:00 PM
Clarkstown O-30 vs. Manhattan Kickers Premier (over-30 final) – Randalls Island field 75   9:00 AM
Guyana Veterans vs. BW Gottschee (over-30 promotion playoff) – Randalls Island field  73   11:00 AM
NY Ukrainians vs. CD Iberia (league cup semi-final) – Randalls Island field  75    3:00 PM
NYC Metro Stars vs. Manhattan Celtic Bhoys (Saunders Cup semi-final) Randalls Island field  73   1:00 PM

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RESERVES DON’T HOLD ON IN PLAYOFF

May 22 2014 Published by under Whites

The reserves put up a strong performance in the league playoff, but unfortunately couldn’t put away the game after a strong start and ended up losing 3-2. Norelli got us going with a great strike, beating two defenders and slotting into the corner under pressure. Minutes later Alex capitalized on a defensive slip and sneaked into score our second. We continued to control much of the play, but a poor freekick call led to a goal that brought us into the break with only a one goal lead.

We started the second period very strongly and had two clear cur chances with only the keeper to beat from close range, but we missed one and the keeper reacted well for the second. We were made to pay for these misses as a defensive mix up led to Clarkstown’s equalizer and then with 10 minutes to go we went down to a well taken goal from a ball that popped out to the striker 25 yards out and the goal exposed. To compound this, Dan C took a hard fall and broke his wrist. It was a disappointing end to the league season, but the performance and the fact that we were the better team means we should be proud of our achievements in the league and look forward to another challenge for the title next year.

Team: Jon, Tomer, Haakon, Dan C, Andy, Mike D, Brent, Alex, Evan, Archie, Shane, Norelli, Mike N, Ben H

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FIRSTS END SEASON WITH WIN

May 22 2014 Published by under Whites

Despite the beautiful Mother’s Day weather, the CPR Whites could only field 6 for their final match of the 2014 campaign against arch rivals Barnstonworth Rovers. Thankfully, an equal number of Rovers players also had more important brunch plans, and our roster numbers were even. Several reserves players stayed behind for both sides to pick up the slack, and the game kicked off with the feel of a late season scrimmage.

The first half had a loose feel throughout, with both teams allowing several opposition players to run through to create some good goal scoring opportunities. Thankfully, Barnstonworth finished poorly and were unable to capitalize on any of their chances. The Whites, however, scored twice, through a cheeky top of the box juke and finish by Shane and a delightful far post chip by Alex.
The second half began with CPR down to 10 men due to an injury, and the Whites conceded almost immediately after a tidy Barnstonworth finish. With the Rovers, also down to 10 men, chasing the game throughout the half, the Whites created several good chances on the counter, but were unable to score again. Barnstonworth managed a few decent late chances with balls over the top, but the CPR back line proved tough to beat and the match ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Overall, it was a decent result for a short squad and a silver lining to a generally lamentable spring season.

 

Team: Ben, Eli, Conor, Shane, Mike N, Nick, Alex, Haakon, Sean, Tom, ?

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RESERVES SCRAPE INTO PLAYOFFS

May 22 2014 Published by under Whites

The CPR Reserves kicked off their final league game of the season knowing exactly what was at stake;  lose by no more than 2 goals, and they were in the playoffs. With this being said, they started with an attacking line up but struggled to find the early breakthrough they were looking for to calm the nerves. CPR eventually settled in the latter stages of the first half, getting the ball wide into some good crossing positions and keeping Barnstonworth firmly on their heels. The Reserves sustained the momentum they had gathered before the break and found the opener after an excellent pull-back cross, which looked easier to hit, was nonchalantly lofted to the back post where Brent rose above the defender to nod home from 2 yards. Conserving legs in the blistering heat, Reserves made some changes which allowed Barnstonworth to creep back in to the game and eventually equalize after Ben inadvertently brought down their attacker inside the box. The penalty was awarded (despite Andy Ma’s adamant gesticulation) and duly dispatched to make it 1-1. CPR suffered a further blow, when main threat winger Ben Hirsch limped off with a ‘hammy’ soon after a mesmerizing run that almost resulted in the Reserves regaining the lead. The opportunity went begging after being cleared off the line. With 15 left to go, and Barnstonworth now in the ascendancy, it was much a case of playing smart and seeing out the draw for CPR. However, a cheap free kick and misjudged cross made it 2-1 to Barnstonworth to make for a nervy ending but job done nonetheless for CPR Reserves who advance to the playoffs.

Ben, Tomer , Mike D, Dan C, Greg, Tom, Ben H, Norelli, Brent, Haakon, Alberto, Alex, Andy, Archie

 

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Results from May 18th

May 21 2014 Published by under Club

Men’s White Reserves fell 2-3 to Clarkstown Eagles Reserves  (League Playoffs)

Men’s Red lost 0-3 to Missle

Old Boys drew 3-3 with Galatasaray Soccer Academy

Women’s Red, Women’s White, Men’s White, Men’s Black, Grays and Legends are already done.

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Schedule for Sunday May 18th

May 13 2014 Published by under Club

Men’s White Reserves @ Clarkstown Eagles Reserves, 1pm Randalls #75 (League Playoffs)

Men’s Red @ Missle, 8:15pm Sloatsburg Community Field

Old Boys vs. Galatasaray Soccer Academy, 4pm Randalls #74

Women’s Red, Women’s White, Men’s White, Men’s Black, Grays and Legends are done.

and then off to have a few pints at Percys Tavern

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Results from May 11th

May 12 2014 Published by under Club

Women’s Red and Women’s White were off…Mother’s Day and all.

Men’s White beat Barnstonworth Rovers, 2-1

Men’s White Reserves lost to Barnstonworth Rovers, 1-2 but qualify for playoffs

Men’s Red lost 0-3 to Mr. Dennehy’s

Men’s Black thumped a shorthanded Dynamo SC 7-1

Grays received late forfeit notice from NY Dinamo, and get 3 points

Old Boys beat FC Partizani 4-2…and lock up the league title!!

Legends beat Argo Silver, 1-0 to secure 2nd place in the league

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Legends finally slay Argo, clinch Runners Up position

May 12 2014 Published by under Legends

The scores of the last 4 games against Argo have been 0-0, 0-0, 0-0 & 2-4.  The anomaly happened to be on a viciously cold night on the same enormous Pier 40 field where the wind and lack of key defensive starters resulted in numerous counterattacks for Argo and 4 goals.  Some late dropouts resulted in managerial scrambling from Resnik, but the final result was 15 strong with 2 from the Old Boyz and 2 from the On Call list helping out.  Although only a point was required, that was not the mindset the Legends rolled out with given the 4 substitutes and overall strong squad.

The Legends should have had a glorious chance early on but a blatant handball had the referee hesitating, only not to blow his whistle.  His laughable, respect draining response was that the ball was right in front of the goal and that we should have scored.  How that obviates the penalty is anybody’s guess, but from the start the referee as an ex first division footballer showed that he wanted to control every action of the game.  That wouldn’t have been a problem if the decisions had actually been correct and the attitude less dictatorial, much to the disgust of both teams.

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Once the referee lectured us about not being ready at 8:55pm it was clear it would be a long day. Contradictory explanations, pedantic throw in interpretations and whistle happiness only helped aggravate both teams.

Fortunately the Legends overcame the refereeing blunder by generating a Route one attack through the middle culminating in a nicely taken goal from Street from his left foot.  Although they continued to press the penalty box there were no more clearcut chances, much as the showy opposition keeper generating hope of a mistake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At halftime it was reiterated that it was Argo that needed to chase the game, not us, and that it should be defence first.  With only a couple of substitutes it was clear that they would tire out before the Legends, and with the smart one touch passing and switching continued there would be more chances generated.  Chris Jee continued to advance down the left side touchline, but his athletic dominance was not as pronounced as usual with Argo one of the taller, fitter sides in the division.  A great one on one produced an excellent save by the keeper, and at one point Belizano found himself with only the keeper to beat, but rounding him delayed the shot long enough for a despairing saving dive by the Defender.  Argo created a few moments late from corners, with one cleared off the line by Street right at the death.

With a win over Argo another longstanding nemesis had been subjugated, much as SC Gjoa and their disastrous field had been earlier in the season.  Although the spring season at 5 games is over almost before it started, a guaranteed runners up position is a well earned reward for a well played season.

Competition: Argo Silver, League Opposition

Location: Pier 40 Courtyard East, Manhattan

Conditions: Humid warm evening, but not intolerable

Fans: 4: Mrs. Jee/Resnik, Omar Sanchez & Bernoske Buddy

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Omar watchin’!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Result: 1-0 (1-0 at H/T)

Goals:  1:0: Street, Assist Kovel

Yellow Cards: None

Red Card: None

Mike D’s aka No Shows: Pat Berran again

Conboy’s aka Reverse Mike D’s: None

”Mr. Glass” Fragility/Old Man Injury Award: Casanova forgot his tights, and without his South American fancy dan protection went down in the second half (not without some characteristic fancy flicks).

Old Man of the Match: Not much of a competition.  Street scored a well taken goal with his left foot, cleared a ball off the line late in the game and sprayed the ball around the large field with authority.  This time he got to drink out of the chalice.

Old Man of the Bar: None due to the lateness of the hour.

El Presidente (new award for Old Men who don’t make it to game but come to the bar): None.

Team Bar Showing: 11 out of 15 (73%)

Team Bar Night: 3 out of 5: Virtually everyone showed at least for a few minutes, but a 9pm game on a Sunday makes it very difficult.

Team (No new profiles this week): Brian Stroh (GK), Mark Resnik (DF), Dan Bernoske (DF), Luciano Belizan (DF), Pete Hahn (DF), Dan Ochoa, Sean Street, Manohar Venkataraman, Creighton Mershon, Scott Brindley (DF), David Kovel, Randall Klink, John Hodges, Manuel Casanova, Chris Jee

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CPR Blacks close 13/14 with a dominating 7-1 victory

May 12 2014 Published by under Blacks, Club

CPR Blacks, facing relegation, locked in enough points to ensure they are safe in Metro 1 standings.

A delayed kick-off as a result of Dynamo SC squad’s inability to follow GPS direction to Randalls Island did not stop CPR Blacks determination for a victory.

Goals by multiple CPR players contributed to the score line, with Dynamo SC scoring a late consolation to at least not be shut out.

With CPR Blacks 13/14 campaign now done, summer has officially begun.

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Whites Run out of Gas

May 09 2014 Published by under Whites

Short-handed yet again, the Whites travelled to face NYAC with both teams out of playoff contention. Despite having several players doing double duty after playing for the reserves, the Whites played a solid 1st half limiting NYAC to sporadic half-chances. Admittedly it was a very poor NYAC team compared to previous years, playing some ugly futbol and intent of hitting wayward long balls.
The Whites did not create too many chances themselves, but one good ball over the top
found Kwesi who got there ahead of the keeper and chipped the ball towards goal, the wind held it back from going in, but Alex who was racing into the penalty area was cluttered by a clumsy defender before he could score. Typical for this level, the ref pulled
a scared turtle and only handed out a yellow to the offending defender. Conor converted the penalty and the Whites led 1-0 at the half.
The Whites visibly tired in the 2nd half but held firm (thanks to a ridiculous miss from close range) until a questionable penalty call for a handball was converted to equalize the score.
From that point on, there was little fight or energy left in the team, and if not for Ben making another save on a breakaway, could have conceded more than two goals. Final score 3-1.

Lineup:   Ben(GK); Shane, Mike Ni, Nick, Greg; Conor, Dan Z, Eli, Dan C, Alex; Kwesi.
Subs: Mike D, Andy, Evan

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