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Week 5 (December 3rd & 4th)
This game was a hard fought battle. The home
crowd saw their Dutch side give it all they had against an "on-fire"
Newcastle squad. It looks like Dec.18th is what we are all waiting
for, as the Hotspurs are ready for revenge with Newcastle. Newcastle
will have problems with their head coach not being there due to
a few Spurs fans having him held for ransom in a London pub. The
club has brought in the younger brother Bobby Wright and hope they
can punish Tottenham. (Doubt it) There is also a problem with Alan
Shaerer and his right knee, but the book makers are giving 5-1 odds
on Newcastle. Spurs also report that the great Keating has gone
back to South Africa for a game against Spain and might not make
it back in time. BBC Reporting...
Argentina (UPI)
Logan Gier and Adam Fleming scored two goals each to lead River
Plate to its first victory and best game of the year. Steven Hansen
also scored his first goal of the session for the South Americans.
Olympique was short handed again, with a player having a one game
suspension for not obeying his parents and finishing all his homework
before game time. With their two aggressive keepers, Jason and Nathan,
they were able to keep the score down. Olympique's coach Link said
after the game "At the half, with a score of 0-3, I thought
that we just might have a chance to make some adjustments and come
back. They were just too quick for us. We will get them next time."
It was a very strange night indeed. It began with the German's charter
plane landing at what he thought was Newcastle's airstrip. In fact,
it wasn't until after the game did the German's realize that they
had just beaten Celtic - not Newcastle. Anyway - we'll still call
it an upset. With 3 players on loan from Tottenham, Bayern picked
up their second win of the Champions League. Good job girls!!
(Royal Blue Website)
Coach Hick had this game highlighted on his calendar. "It is
a once in a life time experience to coach against Coach McVay, an
idol of mine since...OK last week.
The Boca boys in lime green sherbert jerseys got the first tally,
but their excitement was short lived as the Schalke 04 girls turned
up the intensity and countered with the next 5 goals. Final score
6 - 2. Courtney scored the hat trick and Summer added two beautiful
goals after successful step over moves to beat her defender. Gigi
also scocred in a classic Gigi break away. The highlight of the
games was the goalie work of Schalke as Boca turned up the pressure
in the second half. Michaela deflected a rocket shot and then dove
on the ball just before it would have crossed the end line. Keeper
Lauren also came up big with a dive across the box to deny another
Boca attack.
(Boca Juniors Website)
The Boca Juniors took the field last Friday
night confident that they would be able to record another win. As
the ghost of Bobby Riggs looked on, the talented and determined
girls of Schalke 04 handed the Bocas their first defeat of the session.
"I think our players underestimated their speed and toughness."
said Coach Doyle, "These girls can really play soccer."
Joe Brown tried to keep the match close by scoring both of the Boca
goals. And, although the Jr's played tough until the final horn,
they could not pull out the victory. "I am looking forward
to playing this team again in the tournament." said Brown.
"If we go into that game with a different attitude, then it's
anybody's game." The Jr's are expected to play tough this coming
weekend with a double-header against River Plate and Rotterdam.
Anfield, UK (AP) (The reporter is a Charlton supporter)
Charlton Athletic knew they had their hands full as they arrived
at Anfeld to face England's all- time most successful club, Liverpool.
Inspired by the moment, Charlton raced to an early lead as Ashley
was able to break free for a score. Not wanting to be shown up at
home, the Reds tightened up the defense and started on the attack.
By half time the score was knotted at 1-1. The second half proved
just as hard fought as Liverpool added another. Spectacular saves
by Molly and Alex prevented the score from climbing. As time was
running down recently transferred player Grace was able to convert
a goal and end the match at 2-2. Although Kelly was not able to
use her patented tap, touch, turn move in the match many of the
Addicks elevated their game with a special effort to use some fancy
footwork and combination passes. The match was well played by both
teams.
(No stats available for Liverpool)
(London Times)
The Highbury Gunners lengthen their winning streak to four games
after defeating VLF Wolfsburg 4-3 Friday night. Fans got their money
worth because this game went down to the final horn. Highbury took
an early lead when PJ Anderson found the back of the net twice.
Later in the half VLF Wolfsburg tied the game with two goals of
their own and went into halftime with the game even. In the second
half Jonathan "The Sniper" Koch scored to take the lead
back, but it didn't last long because VLF Wolfsburg scored 3 minutes
later. With less then 10 minutes remaining in the game, "The
Sniper" scored again to take the lead for good. Both teams
took numerous shots on goal after Koch's second goal but were all
denied by Highbury's Max Willis and the German's goalkeeper.
The Gunners now travels to Italy for two weeks to face both undefeated
Milan teams, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
(Wolfsburg Press - Coaches Press Release)
"Another top notch game, where defense and goalkeeping ruled
the pitch. This game was high intensity from beginning horn to finishing
horn. Quick feet and on target passing gave our team many chances
to score but the Gunners goalkeeper was the player of the match.
At times I thought our boys were shooting into a brick wall. Well
done boys on another superb soccer match."
With no official game report submitted by either team, we only have
the word of the Siberian ice fisherman who said he saw this game
played on a snowy field in the great "north". He said
it was the greatest (and only) game he has ever seen. "With
Old Trafford up by 4, Juventus amazingly came back and took the
lead in the second half. Unable to hold on, they surrendered the
lead to Old Trafford in the waning moments" so said the old
man. This game was moved to Siberia by FIFA due to the fact that
the players wanted to eat snow cones at half and this seemed to
solve the problem.
CHELSEA 3
WATERFORD UNITED 2
All we can give you is the score.
REAL MADRIDINTER MILAN
9
Real Madrid Press Release -
From the beginning, everyone knew Real Madrid was going to have
their hands full taking on the undefeated side of Inter Milan. Real
Madrid came out strong and did everything they could to slow down
Inter's attack, even creating a few early opportunities for themselves
as well. As the match went on, Inter's strength, speed and above
all their skill was too much for Real to handle. Real's coach was
very proud of his boys for playing hard the entire game, not to
mention a well earned goal from Landolt. The Real coaching staff
was very impressed with Inter's ball control, footskills and movement
off of the ball. Real was pleased to play such a quality side that
demonstrated so much composure and ability on the ball. Real will
have to try to put it back together and get it moving forward again
as they play another quality side - AC Milan.
Inter Milan Press Release -
The AC Milan team ventured into the fabled Bernabéu Stadium,
home of Real Madrid. Milan's confidence was apparent from the beginning
against the young Galaticos. Despite an extraordinary first half
goalkeeping display by Real's keeper, Milan's tally reached three
by halftime. Defender Braun twice found her ventures forward rewarded
with goals. The strike force of Potter and Frank found their range
in the second half. Scoring from distance on several occasions.
The diminutive playmaker, Bosiljevac, carved open the Madrid defense
with her precise passes. She completed her day with a goal of her
own.
On a beautiful day in The Netherlands the squad from Rotterdam put
up a great effort as they battled the Italians. Their coach stated
after the game, "We were clearly outmatched but continued to
play hard throughout the game. Phoebe had a very nice breakaway
goal for our only score. Miranda, Elle, Taylor and Lindsee all played
well". Riley Maxwell and Jordan Foutch paced AS Monaco with
two goals apiece.
Fans of PSV welcomed the visitors from Inter Milan, to Philips stadium.
Inter appeared anxious, but ready from the opening horn. Early goals
from the elusive Berner, help push the advantage to the Italian
side, 3-1. The drive to score continued throughout tiempo two, with
Jaeger, the master of the art, bringing her full abilities to bear.
Der Maestro', Weber, constantly confounded the PSV defense, with
her forward forays and defted distribution. PSV's manager was heard
after the game commending his players for fighting through to the
end. "We have to remember that we have put a hurting on other
teams. It's good for us to play hard to the final whistle in a situation
like this."
(No stats available for PSV Eindhoven)
With Hannover star Brendan McNally off playing with the National
team, two Hannover defenders picked up slack with a scoring outburst.
Nate and Carl each recorded a hat trick as they pushed up throughout
the game to support the attack. The girls played hard and impressed
numerous coaches and fans watching the game.
(No report submitted by Valencia)
Olympique manager Link said after the game, "Our
guest player was the difference. Katie scored both goals with her
fancy footwork. Both goals where scored off excellent passes. The
team worked well together in moving the ball around. The Rangers
had several shots on goal as well but Arthur and Travis were able
to get their hands on them just enough to keep them from succeeding.
(No report submitted by Rangers)
FC BARCELONA 0
SCHALKE 04 11
(Submitted by an anonymous National Team coach watching
this game.)
- Ernest Hemingway
"Courage is grace under pressure."
Congratulations to the continuing courage being shown by the young
girls of FC Barcelona. Matched up against a quality side, FC Barcelona
really showed great resolve and team spirit as they continued to
compete until the final horn.
Especially noted was the outstanding play of FC Barcelona's second
half keeper, Cheyenne Janicek. With shot after shot, Cheyenne stood
tall and did a wonderful job. Improving as the game went on, Cheyenne's
ability to take on any and all shots was very impressive. She and
the rest of the Barcelona team's positive attitude and determination
definitely got the attention of everyone watching. Way to go Cheyenne
and way to go FC Barcelona. Keep working, keep playing and keep
having fun!
(Royal Blue Website)
- Schalke 04 was absent a few players for today's match and had
Mackenzie help out and she scored early to help out the team. Lindsay,
Maureen, Courtney, Lauren, Taylor also scored for Schalke. The Schalke
04 girls were twirling derbys as they executed 17 step-over moves
in the match. Courtney and Lauren were also able to execute a Cryuff
move in the match to fake out a Barcelona defender.
CRYSTAL PALACE 4
HANNOVER 96 15
Selhurst Park, UK (AP)
Coming off a big win earlier in the day, Hannover showed no signs
up letting up as everyone got into the scoring action against Crystal
Palace. Mick Mulhall got his shooting foot squared away as he tucked
three shots in a row inside the far post to put this game away early
in the second half. Unfortunately he quickly gave those goals back
when he finished out the game in goal. The girls from Crystal Palace
continue to demonstrate why they were put in the toughest division
of the Champions League. Their skill and determination are inspiring
to the young girls who stick around to watch their "heroes"
play. Good job ladies - keep up the good work.
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