City draws with Montgomery

September 30, 2007. by Larry RedKard Kurtz.

Another bright brisk morning at Ferris began with Montogmery's players showing up late, angering the ref and leaving their sidelines with few subs. The first 10 minutes saw Montgomery attack again and again, distributing the ball nicely, creating several corner kick opportunities, and some angst in city's back line, as Tim The Goalie was watching from the sidelines as the Gaffer donned the gloves in backup role. However, JCFC was able to withstand the offensive and eventually turned the play around. A solid effort of challenging 50/50's, fitness and superior numbers on the bench, helped JCFC win field position most of the game.

City's best chance in the first half fizzled when Shesh squeezed between two Montgomery defenders to create a one on one with the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper was up to the task as he not only stole the ball off Shesh's foot, but almost stole his foot.

The second half saw more field position being won by JCFC. Montgomery was playing on counter attacks and one almost squeezed in with a soft cross that Token McDermott was able to win and knock away from the offender. A golden opportunity arose when Eddie Viagra broke free from the left and had a one on one with the goalkeeper, but unfortunately, a final touch went a bit too far off the feet and right into the keepers hands. With under 5 minutes remaining, JCFC won a indirect free kick from under 16 yards out. George blasted a shot that ricochet off the keeper's hands, bouncing off the top post and onto Larry's head for the game-winner. Unfortunately, the ball touched the upper goal post which is out of bounds. Game ended 0 to 0.

For the first time, JCFC deployed a formation with five midfielders--a key to the match as city still created offensive opportunities and was able to flood the midfield and control the ball.

Man of the Match. A nomination for Juan, who with some key aggressive saves held Montgomery out of our net. Another nomination, for solid defending despite 3 hours of sleep goes to DOB.
BFM wrapped it all up nicely, giving Man of the Match to the back five--Juanhaldino, DOB, Mary Poppins, Token English and Mike (plus BFMs 8 minute sub stint.)

DOB is having triplets as we all learned at The Merchant.

Also, big thanks to Montgomery, as we have decided to lift the Munchkin label as several of their members joined JCFC for drinks and shots at The Merchant.

Next week's game is at home vs. Parma. Big game.