By Scoop Donovan
July 8th, 2008
For the first time this season, Almaty kept a clean shut-out in standing up to and beating the physical challenge of FC Codger who played to a tie the last time the two teams met.
The team started Sweetham tending goal, Defender Espy made his second start of the season at centre back, while Party Boy Billy assumed right de-fense wanting to make it his regular spot as Dr. Phil partnered at left de-fense. After the game Billy admitted he was “a little bit surprised” at being given the start. “But I think we came out with a game plan knowing that they were going to cross the ball, knowing that they had big guys in the air, and I think it paid off. I think we limited their chances a lot, with me and SP cleaning up all the head balls.”
Stand-in Gaffer Jay Butler agreed with this rationale. “When you look at [the Codger] attack, in the last game their attack was free kicks into the box and long throw-ins, so having the big guy Espy in the middle really helps us,” he explained. “He won a lot of headers.” Stand-in Gaffer Jay Butler and possibly still-drunk hip-hop songster Jay-G were on the bench for an offensive power-play later in the ball-game.
The game started very physically with some horrific fouls being committed by The Codger Brigade. Almaty player Alexander was lucky to escape punishment by an over-lenient zebra when he reacted to persistant fouling by FC Codger, and raised fists. The referee kept his cool resolving the situation and awarding a deserved free kick to Almaty. This didn’t stop the hard tackles flying in. In th 18th minute a horrific tackle on Almaty luxury Alexander left him facing the white light in a heap on the ground, but thanks to Almaty funding, Gaffer embezzlement success in Vegas and modern technology, his new titanium tri-bionic legs helped him to shed his Mr. Glass tag and up he leapt, ready for action. But he was immediately substituted by a fearful stand-in gaffer Jay Butler.
Left back Billy-Boy-Murphy was in foul form unveiling a new angry and vengeful side full of ungentlemanly and abusive language that hasn’t been seen before. All and sundry were left agog, even the FC Codger social housing folk at this new angry-man. Sources close to young William say he hasn’t seen much two-way action lately and its affecting his game.
So enough tangents, where were we ? JJ-Jeffery scored the opening goal in the 5th minute, helping Almaty (3-1-1) impose their soccer turf astro game. The tanned man from the Mediterranean latched on to the ball in the inside-left channel and slotted it home with his left foot at the near post into the right net, super-astro-shot.. the goal-tender was a bit suspect and was left stranded at the upper left box.. “That’s got to be a goal of the week candidate,” said Codger coach Robbie the Knacker. “Not just the finish — it was a good finish, he struck it well — but also the turn at midfield, flicking it on to himself and then going into that space.”
FC Codger (4-1-0) in the first half didn’t have many chances to level the contest other than a “John Boy” (knacker from Curraheen), head shot from outside the box, Almaty defence was in full command throughout the first half with Espy of Gardeners World fame adding a much needed physical presence, and Jay ‘I’m just big boned’ Butler putting in another no frills steady performance. Dr. Phil again showed why he is regarded in protestant circles as a good player with an excellent defensive and holding performance.
Yawn, good to get that bit of back slappin out of the way, back to the real play, Alexander put the Almaty Galaxy two to zero on the scoreboard in the 51st minute when Jay-G gave him a cross from the right sideline into the right goalkeeper's area. Alexander controlled it, and brought the afterburners online, engaged past two FC Codgers and hit a left ground shot into the left-centre net for his fifth goal in eight games. It was first assist for Jay-G since the 2007 ALS Cup Championship game against the New Halting Site Poverty.
After jumping out to the comprehensive two goal lead, The Almaty were out to finish the tie. Dr. Phil Smith straight back from his Hollywood sex therapy show got the ball on the right, came inside, ignored Jim’s calls to “look up!” and hit an early strike with the outside of the right foot.. great opportunism, it must be said. Some defensive lapses left Alexander venting his frustration with the defense on one or two occasions but a stout display was on show by all.
Other starlights involved a amateurish UFC style anything goes performance from our slight of height referee; it rained rain as well as fouls; a great save from a free shot by love puppy Jerald ‘sweet like chocolate’ Sweetham; a muddle between Gerry ‘SP’ Daly and Alexander when trying to substitute nearly led to a Codger goal; and a firm frowning from Dr. Phil and Alexander to Jay Butler for saying sorry when he accidentally smacked one of the Codgers in the face. Almaty keeper Love Boy Gerald actually made several good saves in goal.
The Almaty has now earned twenty one points in its last 9 games games (7-1-1). The team is now finding form at its spiritual CIT home this season and maintains its hold on second place in the Astro Conference standings with the league’s joint best record overall (7-1-1, 21 pts.).
With Slievenamon not updating the league table the Almaty retained their league-leading points-per-game average, making their head coach Steiner-Spratt the Leading ALS All-Star Game coach.
The Crew returns to action next Tuesday, July 14th, against Citco Fire at CIT Stadium at 9:00 p.m.
July 8th, 2008
For the first time this season, Almaty kept a clean shut-out in standing up to and beating the physical challenge of FC Codger who played to a tie the last time the two teams met.The team started Sweetham tending goal, Defender Espy made his second start of the season at centre back, while Party Boy Billy assumed right de-fense wanting to make it his regular spot as Dr. Phil partnered at left de-fense. After the game Billy admitted he was “a little bit surprised” at being given the start. “But I think we came out with a game plan knowing that they were going to cross the ball, knowing that they had big guys in the air, and I think it paid off. I think we limited their chances a lot, with me and SP cleaning up all the head balls.”
Stand-in Gaffer Jay Butler agreed with this rationale. “When you look at [the Codger] attack, in the last game their attack was free kicks into the box and long throw-ins, so having the big guy Espy in the middle really helps us,” he explained. “He won a lot of headers.” Stand-in Gaffer Jay Butler and possibly still-drunk hip-hop songster Jay-G were on the bench for an offensive power-play later in the ball-game.
The game started very physically with some horrific fouls being committed by The Codger Brigade. Almaty player Alexander was lucky to escape punishment by an over-lenient zebra when he reacted to persistant fouling by FC Codger, and raised fists. The referee kept his cool resolving the situation and awarding a deserved free kick to Almaty. This didn’t stop the hard tackles flying in. In th 18th minute a horrific tackle on Almaty luxury Alexander left him facing the white light in a heap on the ground, but thanks to Almaty funding, Gaffer embezzlement success in Vegas and modern technology, his new titanium tri-bionic legs helped him to shed his Mr. Glass tag and up he leapt, ready for action. But he was immediately substituted by a fearful stand-in gaffer Jay Butler.
Left back Billy-Boy-Murphy was in foul form unveiling a new angry and vengeful side full of ungentlemanly and abusive language that hasn’t been seen before. All and sundry were left agog, even the FC Codger social housing folk at this new angry-man. Sources close to young William say he hasn’t seen much two-way action lately and its affecting his game.
So enough tangents, where were we ? JJ-Jeffery scored the opening goal in the 5th minute, helping Almaty (3-1-1) impose their soccer turf astro game. The tanned man from the Mediterranean latched on to the ball in the inside-left channel and slotted it home with his left foot at the near post into the right net, super-astro-shot.. the goal-tender was a bit suspect and was left stranded at the upper left box.. “That’s got to be a goal of the week candidate,” said Codger coach Robbie the Knacker. “Not just the finish — it was a good finish, he struck it well — but also the turn at midfield, flicking it on to himself and then going into that space.”
FC Codger (4-1-0) in the first half didn’t have many chances to level the contest other than a “John Boy” (knacker from Curraheen), head shot from outside the box, Almaty defence was in full command throughout the first half with Espy of Gardeners World fame adding a much needed physical presence, and Jay ‘I’m just big boned’ Butler putting in another no frills steady performance. Dr. Phil again showed why he is regarded in protestant circles as a good player with an excellent defensive and holding performance.
Yawn, good to get that bit of back slappin out of the way, back to the real play, Alexander put the Almaty Galaxy two to zero on the scoreboard in the 51st minute when Jay-G gave him a cross from the right sideline into the right goalkeeper's area. Alexander controlled it, and brought the afterburners online, engaged past two FC Codgers and hit a left ground shot into the left-centre net for his fifth goal in eight games. It was first assist for Jay-G since the 2007 ALS Cup Championship game against the New Halting Site Poverty.
After jumping out to the comprehensive two goal lead, The Almaty were out to finish the tie. Dr. Phil Smith straight back from his Hollywood sex therapy show got the ball on the right, came inside, ignored Jim’s calls to “look up!” and hit an early strike with the outside of the right foot.. great opportunism, it must be said. Some defensive lapses left Alexander venting his frustration with the defense on one or two occasions but a stout display was on show by all.
Other starlights involved a amateurish UFC style anything goes performance from our slight of height referee; it rained rain as well as fouls; a great save from a free shot by love puppy Jerald ‘sweet like chocolate’ Sweetham; a muddle between Gerry ‘SP’ Daly and Alexander when trying to substitute nearly led to a Codger goal; and a firm frowning from Dr. Phil and Alexander to Jay Butler for saying sorry when he accidentally smacked one of the Codgers in the face. Almaty keeper Love Boy Gerald actually made several good saves in goal.
The Almaty has now earned twenty one points in its last 9 games games (7-1-1). The team is now finding form at its spiritual CIT home this season and maintains its hold on second place in the Astro Conference standings with the league’s joint best record overall (7-1-1, 21 pts.).With Slievenamon not updating the league table the Almaty retained their league-leading points-per-game average, making their head coach Steiner-Spratt the Leading ALS All-Star Game coach.
The Crew returns to action next Tuesday, July 14th, against Citco Fire at CIT Stadium at 9:00 p.m.
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