France 6 - Italy 1
About what I expected. France really just dominated this game in all areas. They are just a much more skilled and organized team. France seems to be a team that is flying under the radar a little so I will get this out there now. If Poland some how lose tonight (I really really doubt it) France will be the team to beat. They clearly have the best midfield in tournament and have very solid goalkeeping. Just watch.
ES 3 - Greece 2
Well its only been a week but Greece's tournament is all but over. El Salvador were definitely the better side from what I saw. Greece had to know it was always going to be tough after losing to Norway and can blame no one but themselves.
Friday, 6 April 2012
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Tonights Games
6:30 PM
Youth Boys PK vs Germany
7:30 PM
Womens Ukraine vs Italy
Ukraine look to improve on a narrow 3-2 win and show that they have the firepower to compete with Germany who thus far look like the female version of Team Poland. I expect them to do so and hope Chelsey Dorosh chips in with about 6 goals. Selfish.8:30PM
France vs Italy
Italy is a Cinderella story in the making having beat Riggs' El Salvador team. I would expect that story to end tonight as I see France putting them in their place. 5-2 as I could use Tristan to concede a few and Italy has shown a knack for scoring goals.9:30PM
Greece vs El Salvador
A lot of talk about both these teams leading up to the tournament and let here we sit 1 week in and they are both on the brink of elimination. Whoever loses tonight can pack it in for another year but I don't think that will happen. I will take a hard fought 3-3 draw. Get down to watch this one for sure.
Best of the Day - Wednesday
Here is my first Best of the Day. Enjoy
Game:Jamaica vs N. Ireland. Although all the games I saw were pretty good this one was far and away the best. It had everything you could ask for. An underdog getting a result, a gazillion missed opportunities, and several lead changes. Jamaica really dominated the play but N. Ireland managed to finish their "chances". Very entertaining.
Team: Northern Ireland. Not sure if they actually had a particular strategy other than to throw their bodies in front of everything. Must be a couple ball marks on players bodies today. I salute the bravery.
Player: Garrett Peters (Jamaica) - Scored to fantastic headers to put Jamaica in a position to win that game. Not his fault that no one besides Troy, Kevin decided to do anything out there.
Goal: Garrett Peters (Jamaica) - Both his headers were beauties. Crossed in hard he rose, met them well and managed to keep them down. Came a crucial time for Jamaica so that makes them that much more impressive.
Save: Germany U18 Boys Keeper - Made a great save on a sizzling free kick. Not only did he save but managed to palm it over the net instead of pushing it back into trouble. Very De Gea-esque.
Gaffe: Their were so many that I don't know where to begin. I guess the worst was Flavio allowing a free kick in from the opposing teams half to lose that game. Just completely misjudged it.
Then there is Jamaica. Where to start umm..... unnecessary balls in the air. Overrunning their target man constantly. Their shooting in general. The worst had to have been their goal keeping though. On the last goal the keeper decided to leave his net to go in search of a ball he was never going to get too. Ended up costing Jamaica the game.
Use of Handbags: Two players in the U18 Division decided to get out their handbags and partake in a dainty little pushing match which ultimately ended in the Ukraine player, rather idiotically, kicking the German player for all to see. Take it from someone who has done a lot of stupid things in their time. You look foolish.
Peeve: There is no way Colombia should have had a goal called back. No one I spoke with could give me a reason why and I don't think anyone I talk to will ever be able too. That was a potential game changer.
Game:Jamaica vs N. Ireland. Although all the games I saw were pretty good this one was far and away the best. It had everything you could ask for. An underdog getting a result, a gazillion missed opportunities, and several lead changes. Jamaica really dominated the play but N. Ireland managed to finish their "chances". Very entertaining.
Player: Garrett Peters (Jamaica) - Scored to fantastic headers to put Jamaica in a position to win that game. Not his fault that no one besides Troy, Kevin decided to do anything out there.
Goal: Garrett Peters (Jamaica) - Both his headers were beauties. Crossed in hard he rose, met them well and managed to keep them down. Came a crucial time for Jamaica so that makes them that much more impressive.
Save: Germany U18 Boys Keeper - Made a great save on a sizzling free kick. Not only did he save but managed to palm it over the net instead of pushing it back into trouble. Very De Gea-esque.
Gaffe: Their were so many that I don't know where to begin. I guess the worst was Flavio allowing a free kick in from the opposing teams half to lose that game. Just completely misjudged it.
Then there is Jamaica. Where to start umm..... unnecessary balls in the air. Overrunning their target man constantly. Their shooting in general. The worst had to have been their goal keeping though. On the last goal the keeper decided to leave his net to go in search of a ball he was never going to get too. Ended up costing Jamaica the game.
Use of Handbags: Two players in the U18 Division decided to get out their handbags and partake in a dainty little pushing match which ultimately ended in the Ukraine player, rather idiotically, kicking the German player for all to see. Take it from someone who has done a lot of stupid things in their time. You look foolish.
Peeve: There is no way Colombia should have had a goal called back. No one I spoke with could give me a reason why and I don't think anyone I talk to will ever be able too. That was a potential game changer.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Tonights Results:
Youth Boys - Canada 5 - 2 Scotland
U 18 Boys - Germany 2 - 1 Ukraine
Mens - Jamaica 4 - 4 N. Ireland
Mens - Loas 3 - 1 Colombia
U 18 Boys - Germany 2 - 1 Ukraine
Mens - Jamaica 4 - 4 N. Ireland
Mens - Loas 3 - 1 Colombia
Schedule Update Youth Girls
There will be U-11 Girls games on the 14th, 15th and 21st at NOON. Japan will take on Canada in all three matches.
What Was Supposed To Be 20 Random Thoughts So Far
Alright mid week, time to clean up some blog related and WCP soccer issues. Remember this is my opinion and I am open to hearing other suggestions. I will start with the blog related stuff and move into the soccer.
1. There has been some debate on multicultural component vs the soccer component of this tournament. Right now I would say the tournament is 80% about soccer and only 20% about multiculturalism. If you honestly wanted teams to have 75% heritage players I bet you would lose half the teams.
2. I am 100% for bringing players from out of town. It raises the level of soccer and has helped in making this tournament as big as it is. There are already some really bad teams, imagine how poor the quality of soccer would be if we got rid of all out of town players.
3. That being said I do have a problem with teams who bring in out of town players and then don't make the heritage requirements. That doesn't seem fair.
4. I endorse trash talking people on this blog to a certain extent. It's entertaining and I think most people get that it is either a joke or someone who is just an idiot looking for attention. Trash talking cultures on the other hand is by no means acceptable. I don't think any comment on here have been too bad so far but if you find one point it out and I will remove it asap.
5. The reason I originally started this blog was to focus on the soccer side of things so lets get to that!
6. Part of focusing on the soccer side of things is giving credit to teams that play well. On the other side of that I think that part of reporting what happened is being critical of teams and their poor performances. If you want to play in front of paying fans I think its fair that they and the people who cover the tournament have the right to criticize.
7. To be clear I am talking about Vietnam, South Korea, Hungary, Somalia etc. These teams haven't been up to par and I hope they can get their acts together.
8. So how do we raise the level of competition? Allow less teams? Or maybe we could bring in MORE out of town players (not going to be a popular idea)? Or some sort of relegation tournament?
9. Or how bout this idea..... reduce the rosters to17 players which would a) Still leave you with 2 full lineups and a keeper. b) Free up 6 players from every team. Which is 144 players, the equivalent to 8.5 teams. c) Allow the bottom 6 players on the rosters to form more competitive team and gain more playing time. d) Would really push heritage requirements. e) Really make you reconsider putting out of town players on your roster if they are not going to be there every game. I know I am a genius eh?
10. From what I have seen so far the top teams would be 1) Poland. Followed by in no particular order, France, ROI, Laos, Sudan and Nigeria. Though I am not completely on the Nigeria band wagon yet.
11. People are saying that Poland may be in a bit of trouble because it doesn't sound like Brett Levis will be attending many games. However, I would expect that the Sembaluk's, obviously more Devin than his sub Dustin, to really step up and take the goal scoring reigns.
12. I don't know where I sit on Jamaica right now. They beat Colombia but what does that mean? They also lost to Hungary in exhibition... I think tonight's game against N. Ireland will be tighter than people imagine and that group could come down to goal differential.
13. Norway is another team I am having trouble drawing an opinion on. Yeah they beat Greece but so what? I would be real happy to get drawn against them in the quarters still. (I know we can't)
14. Coming out of their groups right now I have A) ROI, Sudan B) Laos, Canada C) Poland, Nigeria D)France, Norway
15. On the Women's side.... When was the last time there was an upset? I think we are talking year's ago. I feel like, even with my limited knowledge of the players, every game is a foregone conclusion.
16. In saying that, it looks like a 2 horse race again. However, I think Germany has looked the better team this year from what I have seen. It's not going to be a push over for Ukraine this year.
17. Anybody else go for the music being a little quieter at the facility? I am trying to discuss the game at half time!
18. Will end off with some really humorous stuff I have seen so far. Starting with a player kicking a ball out the same sideline he was taking the kick in from. It was on the ground and only went 10 yards yikes.
19. I get putting 2 guys on the ball for a free kick that makes sense. But is it really necessary when the freekick is just outside your own 18 yard box? Yikes.
20. The setting up of walls has been something teams have struggled with the whole tournament. But if you are in a wall, even a poor one, you have to face the ball, you can't turn your back.
21. Funniest thing I have seen so far and I know I shouldn't laugh but we saw a guy try to jump up onto the back of the bleachers catch his feet and end up sprawled across them. He was fine so I think it's alright to laugh.
Bonus Point. Best/ Most Unpredictable anthem of the year this year is Somalia. Awesome beat and ends abruptly. Loved it.
1. There has been some debate on multicultural component vs the soccer component of this tournament. Right now I would say the tournament is 80% about soccer and only 20% about multiculturalism. If you honestly wanted teams to have 75% heritage players I bet you would lose half the teams.
2. I am 100% for bringing players from out of town. It raises the level of soccer and has helped in making this tournament as big as it is. There are already some really bad teams, imagine how poor the quality of soccer would be if we got rid of all out of town players.
3. That being said I do have a problem with teams who bring in out of town players and then don't make the heritage requirements. That doesn't seem fair.
4. I endorse trash talking people on this blog to a certain extent. It's entertaining and I think most people get that it is either a joke or someone who is just an idiot looking for attention. Trash talking cultures on the other hand is by no means acceptable. I don't think any comment on here have been too bad so far but if you find one point it out and I will remove it asap.
6. Part of focusing on the soccer side of things is giving credit to teams that play well. On the other side of that I think that part of reporting what happened is being critical of teams and their poor performances. If you want to play in front of paying fans I think its fair that they and the people who cover the tournament have the right to criticize.
7. To be clear I am talking about Vietnam, South Korea, Hungary, Somalia etc. These teams haven't been up to par and I hope they can get their acts together.
8. So how do we raise the level of competition? Allow less teams? Or maybe we could bring in MORE out of town players (not going to be a popular idea)? Or some sort of relegation tournament?
9. Or how bout this idea..... reduce the rosters to17 players which would a) Still leave you with 2 full lineups and a keeper. b) Free up 6 players from every team. Which is 144 players, the equivalent to 8.5 teams. c) Allow the bottom 6 players on the rosters to form more competitive team and gain more playing time. d) Would really push heritage requirements. e) Really make you reconsider putting out of town players on your roster if they are not going to be there every game. I know I am a genius eh?
10. From what I have seen so far the top teams would be 1) Poland. Followed by in no particular order, France, ROI, Laos, Sudan and Nigeria. Though I am not completely on the Nigeria band wagon yet.
11. People are saying that Poland may be in a bit of trouble because it doesn't sound like Brett Levis will be attending many games. However, I would expect that the Sembaluk's, obviously more Devin than his sub Dustin, to really step up and take the goal scoring reigns.
12. I don't know where I sit on Jamaica right now. They beat Colombia but what does that mean? They also lost to Hungary in exhibition... I think tonight's game against N. Ireland will be tighter than people imagine and that group could come down to goal differential.
13. Norway is another team I am having trouble drawing an opinion on. Yeah they beat Greece but so what? I would be real happy to get drawn against them in the quarters still. (I know we can't)
14. Coming out of their groups right now I have A) ROI, Sudan B) Laos, Canada C) Poland, Nigeria D)France, Norway
15. On the Women's side.... When was the last time there was an upset? I think we are talking year's ago. I feel like, even with my limited knowledge of the players, every game is a foregone conclusion.
16. In saying that, it looks like a 2 horse race again. However, I think Germany has looked the better team this year from what I have seen. It's not going to be a push over for Ukraine this year.
17. Anybody else go for the music being a little quieter at the facility? I am trying to discuss the game at half time!
18. Will end off with some really humorous stuff I have seen so far. Starting with a player kicking a ball out the same sideline he was taking the kick in from. It was on the ground and only went 10 yards yikes.
19. I get putting 2 guys on the ball for a free kick that makes sense. But is it really necessary when the freekick is just outside your own 18 yard box? Yikes.
20. The setting up of walls has been something teams have struggled with the whole tournament. But if you are in a wall, even a poor one, you have to face the ball, you can't turn your back.
21. Funniest thing I have seen so far and I know I shouldn't laugh but we saw a guy try to jump up onto the back of the bleachers catch his feet and end up sprawled across them. He was fine so I think it's alright to laugh.
Bonus Point. Best/ Most Unpredictable anthem of the year this year is Somalia. Awesome beat and ends abruptly. Loved it.
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Day 4 Results
Just one note from these games and I hate to be overly critical but Vietnam need to step up their game. A 6-1 loss to Hungary is a bad result. This could get ugly.
Day 4: April 2, 2012 | ||||||
Time | Game Number | Groups | Teams | Score | Goal Scorers | |
6:30 PM | 26 | Boys | Home | Pakistan | 3 | Frei, Levi - 1, Hodel, Taylor - 2 |
Away | Scotland | 3 | Fida, Shahsaib - 1, Probe, Jake - 1 Salim, Areeb - 1 | |||
7:30 PM | 27 | Women | Home | Canada | 1 | Pyne, April - 1 |
Away | Chile | 2 | Lupastin, Whitney - 1, Taylor, Kaity - 1 | |||
8:30 PM | 28 | U18 Boys | Home | Scotland | 5 | Amaya, David -1, Kraft, Jordan - 1, Dyck, Ben -1, Novak, Braden -1, Ursulan, Jared -2 |
Away | Germany | 3 | Hubick, Bryce -1 , Lefebvre, Kyle -1, Pelly, Tyler -1, Stoik, Taylor-1 | |||
9:30 PM | 29 | Men's | Home | Vietnam | 1 | |
Away | Hungary | 6 | ||||
Team Of The Weekend
Decided to give out some credit for some top performances this weekend with my first edition of team of the weekend.
GK: Jonah Gardikiotis (ROI) - Was in very tough against Sudan and was forced to deal with a lot of crosses. Made 2 huge saves at the end of the game to seal the victory for ROI.
Defender: Jarvis H (Canada) - Scored 2 goals for Canada in a lopsided game. Jarvis was solid as ever though.
Defender: Dan (Jamaica) - All I know about him is he is one of the white guys on Jamaica. Scoring 2 goals is always impressive. Scoring 2 goals while playing on Jamaica is nearly impossible. Congrats!
Midfield: Johnny Aceto (Italy) - From the underdog team of the weekend comes an underdog player. Another 2 goal scorer managed to snag 2 incredibly important goals and put ES on the brink of elimination.
Midfield: Dwayne Gareau (ROI) - May not show up on the stat sheet but he gets the job done. Won a lot of headers and a lot of tackles especially in the Sudan game.
Midfield: Megan Cormier (Germany) - Don't know if I have ever really seen her play before but she bossed the midfield and Germany strolled to an easy win. It was impressive.
Midfield: Steve Irinici (Laos) - Worked tirelessly in the midfield and was rewarded with 2 goals. Set up 1 or 2 as well. Always looked dangerous with the ball at his feet and going forward.
Striker: Andrew Zerr (Germany) - Pretty much had to go in alone up front for Germany and yet managed a hat trick. Came up big when it looked as though Germany could falter when they had 7 or so players not show up.
Striker: Leon Derks (France) - Leon is always tough to deal with and Sunday was no exception. Scored 2 nice goals and allowed France to win easily. Put in a lot of work as well.
GK: Jonah Gardikiotis (ROI) - Was in very tough against Sudan and was forced to deal with a lot of crosses. Made 2 huge saves at the end of the game to seal the victory for ROI.
Defender: Jarvis H (Canada) - Scored 2 goals for Canada in a lopsided game. Jarvis was solid as ever though.
Midfield: Johnny Aceto (Italy) - From the underdog team of the weekend comes an underdog player. Another 2 goal scorer managed to snag 2 incredibly important goals and put ES on the brink of elimination.
Midfield: Dwayne Gareau (ROI) - May not show up on the stat sheet but he gets the job done. Won a lot of headers and a lot of tackles especially in the Sudan game.
Midfield: Steve Irinici (Laos) - Worked tirelessly in the midfield and was rewarded with 2 goals. Set up 1 or 2 as well. Always looked dangerous with the ball at his feet and going forward.
Striker: Andrew Zerr (Germany) - Pretty much had to go in alone up front for Germany and yet managed a hat trick. Came up big when it looked as though Germany could falter when they had 7 or so players not show up.
Striker: Leon Derks (France) - Leon is always tough to deal with and Sunday was no exception. Scored 2 nice goals and allowed France to win easily. Put in a lot of work as well.
Monday, 2 April 2012
Fantasy Update
There was a lot of soccer this weekend so time for an update on where we stand fantasy wise. Notice the leading point getter.
Weekend Scores
Day 1: March 30
Women: Ukraine 3 vs. Netherlands 2
Youth Girls: Canada 5 vs. El Salvador 0
Youth Boys: Germany 7 vs. El Salvador 0
Men: Ireland 3 vs. Sudan 2
Day 2: March 31, 2012
12:00 PM Girls
Home Brazil 8 Astick, Aimee -1, Bacala, Alex - 1, Dorias, Melissa - 2, Fisher, Chantal - 1, Molnar, Ella - 1, Selinger, Kristen - 1,
Stricker, Mackenzie - 1
Away England 2 Hendren, Talyor - 2
1:00 PM 6 Boys
Home El Salvador 1 Santamaria, Rodrigo – 1
Away Canada 7 Findura, Scott - 1, Kroczynski, Andrew - 1, Leon, Victor - 2, Muchynsky, Ben - 1, O'Conner, Rylan - 1, Scott, Matt - 1
2:00 PM U18 Boys
Home Canada 4 Burko, Nick - 1, Ntignee, Peter - 4
Away Germany 5 Lefebvre, Kyle - 1, Ochoa-Pryce, Rotmello - 1, Olbrich, Riley - 2, Stoik, Taylor - 1
3:00 PM 8 Women
Home England 6 Bolen, Oliva - 1, Brock, Caitlin - 1, Dartige, Deanna - 1, Firth, Tayler -1, McCullough, Adriana -1, Vorrieter, Karlee - 1
Away Ireland 1 Letwiniuk, Katrina – 1
4:00 PM Women
Home Netherlands 1 Segall, Kristina
Away Poland 2 Evans, Cassandra - 1, Graham, Georgia- 1
5:00 PM 10 Men
Home El Salvador 3 Bravo, Anibal - 2, Santamaria, Alvaro - 1
Away Italy 4 Aceto, Johnny - 2, Santangelo, Mike - 1, Thompson, Brandon - 1
6:00 PM Men
Home Northern Ireland 1 Schaffer, Ryan - 1
Away Canada 8 Galan, Steve - 1, Huyghebaert, Jarvis - 2, Kupiec, Jason - 1, Labatt, Ian - 3, Wolfmueller, Ben - 1
7:00 PM Men
Home Sudan 7 Ajome, Remo-1, Anaga, Dennis-2, Dominic, Gabriel - 2, Kargbo, Thome - 1, Malek, Freddy - 1, Turay, Salif - 1
Away Botswana 2 Barrie, Mactaru - 1, Rahube, Teddie - 1
8:00 PM Men
Home Poland 2 Sarrazin, Chris - 1, Tomchuk, Jay - 1
Away Nigeria 2 Ntignee, Wilson- 1, Sserunjogi, Allan - 1
9:00 PM Men
Home Norway 1 Haynes, Sean - 1
Away Greece 0
10:00 PM Men
Home Laos 6 Ailsby, Adam - 1, Anthony, Chad- 1, Irinici, Steve - 2, Neufield, Jaycess -1, Tan, Nigel – 1
Away Afghanistan 2 Faarahani, Jordian - 2
Day 3: April 1, 2012
12:00 16 GIRLS
BRAZIL 3 Langen, Sydney - 1, Madey, Jillian - 1, Tochor, Kristen - 1
Germany 0
1:00 PM Boys
Home Pakistan 5 Gonzalez, Marcello - 2, Probe,
Jake - 1, Salim, Areeb - 1, Steadman, Noah - 1
Away Canada 2 Hetterley, Mark - 1, O'Conner, Rylan - 1
2:00 PM U18 Boys
Home Ukraine 1 Ghori, Mustafa - 1
Away Canada 5 Forgie, Ethan - 1, Ntigne, Peter - 3, Sutter, Rhys- 1
3:00 PM Women
Home Italy 0
Away El Salvador 2 Boesch, Veronica - 2
4:00 PM Women's
Home Germany 9 Baecker, Astrid - 1, Cormier, Meagan - 2, Kapila, Darla - 1, Mayer, Tarina - 2, Meyer, Jessica - 1,
Trost, Kailee - 2
Away Canada 1 Weir, Danielle - 1
5:00 PM Men
Home Scotland 2 Al Yami, Steve - 1; Miller, Rob 1
Away Serbia 2 Andrews, Phillip - 1, Hardi, Darko - 1
6:00 PM Men
Home Ireland 11 Collins, Mike - 4, Gillott,
Matthew - 1, Gillott, Stew - 1, Kapila, Shaan - 1, Mooney, Lee 1, Reis, Natha-3
Away Somalia 2 Diriye, Dire -1, Noor, Musa – 1
7:00 PM Men
Home Portugal 1 Kumassah, Etorli - 1
Away Germany 4 Haid, Taylor - 1, Patterson, Josh - 1, Zerr, Andrew -3
8:00 PM Men
Home France 7 Derks, Leon - 2, Edmondson, Rory -
1, Marchinko, Daniel - 1, Meloche, Regan - 1, Murphy, Kevin - 1,
Scollan, Paul - 1
Away South Korea 0
9:00 PM Men
Home Colombia 2 Anderson, Les - 1,
Gokdemir, Benjamin - 1
Away Jamaica 4 Cato, Dan - 2, Holness, Kevin - 1,
Lynch, Kris - 1
Women: Ukraine 3 vs. Netherlands 2
Youth Girls: Canada 5 vs. El Salvador 0
Youth Boys: Germany 7 vs. El Salvador 0
Men: Ireland 3 vs. Sudan 2
Day 2: March 31, 2012
12:00 PM Girls
Home Brazil 8 Astick, Aimee -1, Bacala, Alex - 1, Dorias, Melissa - 2, Fisher, Chantal - 1, Molnar, Ella - 1, Selinger, Kristen - 1,
Stricker, Mackenzie - 1
Away England 2 Hendren, Talyor - 2
1:00 PM 6 Boys
Home El Salvador 1 Santamaria, Rodrigo – 1
Away Canada 7 Findura, Scott - 1, Kroczynski, Andrew - 1, Leon, Victor - 2, Muchynsky, Ben - 1, O'Conner, Rylan - 1, Scott, Matt - 1
2:00 PM U18 Boys
Home Canada 4 Burko, Nick - 1, Ntignee, Peter - 4
Away Germany 5 Lefebvre, Kyle - 1, Ochoa-Pryce, Rotmello - 1, Olbrich, Riley - 2, Stoik, Taylor - 1
3:00 PM 8 Women
Home England 6 Bolen, Oliva - 1, Brock, Caitlin - 1, Dartige, Deanna - 1, Firth, Tayler -1, McCullough, Adriana -1, Vorrieter, Karlee - 1
Away Ireland 1 Letwiniuk, Katrina – 1
4:00 PM Women
Home Netherlands 1 Segall, Kristina
Away Poland 2 Evans, Cassandra - 1, Graham, Georgia- 1
5:00 PM 10 Men
Home El Salvador 3 Bravo, Anibal - 2, Santamaria, Alvaro - 1
Away Italy 4 Aceto, Johnny - 2, Santangelo, Mike - 1, Thompson, Brandon - 1
6:00 PM Men
Home Northern Ireland 1 Schaffer, Ryan - 1
Away Canada 8 Galan, Steve - 1, Huyghebaert, Jarvis - 2, Kupiec, Jason - 1, Labatt, Ian - 3, Wolfmueller, Ben - 1
7:00 PM Men
Home Sudan 7 Ajome, Remo-1, Anaga, Dennis-2, Dominic, Gabriel - 2, Kargbo, Thome - 1, Malek, Freddy - 1, Turay, Salif - 1
Away Botswana 2 Barrie, Mactaru - 1, Rahube, Teddie - 1
8:00 PM Men
Home Poland 2 Sarrazin, Chris - 1, Tomchuk, Jay - 1
Away Nigeria 2 Ntignee, Wilson- 1, Sserunjogi, Allan - 1
9:00 PM Men
Home Norway 1 Haynes, Sean - 1
Away Greece 0
10:00 PM Men
Home Laos 6 Ailsby, Adam - 1, Anthony, Chad- 1, Irinici, Steve - 2, Neufield, Jaycess -1, Tan, Nigel – 1
Away Afghanistan 2 Faarahani, Jordian - 2
Day 3: April 1, 2012
12:00 16 GIRLS
BRAZIL 3 Langen, Sydney - 1, Madey, Jillian - 1, Tochor, Kristen - 1
Germany 0
1:00 PM Boys
Home Pakistan 5 Gonzalez, Marcello - 2, Probe,
Jake - 1, Salim, Areeb - 1, Steadman, Noah - 1
Away Canada 2 Hetterley, Mark - 1, O'Conner, Rylan - 1
2:00 PM U18 Boys
Home Ukraine 1 Ghori, Mustafa - 1
Away Canada 5 Forgie, Ethan - 1, Ntigne, Peter - 3, Sutter, Rhys- 1
3:00 PM Women
Home Italy 0
Away El Salvador 2 Boesch, Veronica - 2
4:00 PM Women's
Home Germany 9 Baecker, Astrid - 1, Cormier, Meagan - 2, Kapila, Darla - 1, Mayer, Tarina - 2, Meyer, Jessica - 1,
Trost, Kailee - 2
Away Canada 1 Weir, Danielle - 1
5:00 PM Men
Home Scotland 2 Al Yami, Steve - 1; Miller, Rob 1
Away Serbia 2 Andrews, Phillip - 1, Hardi, Darko - 1
6:00 PM Men
Home Ireland 11 Collins, Mike - 4, Gillott,
Matthew - 1, Gillott, Stew - 1, Kapila, Shaan - 1, Mooney, Lee 1, Reis, Natha-3
Away Somalia 2 Diriye, Dire -1, Noor, Musa – 1
7:00 PM Men
Home Portugal 1 Kumassah, Etorli - 1
Away Germany 4 Haid, Taylor - 1, Patterson, Josh - 1, Zerr, Andrew -3
8:00 PM Men
Home France 7 Derks, Leon - 2, Edmondson, Rory -
1, Marchinko, Daniel - 1, Meloche, Regan - 1, Murphy, Kevin - 1,
Scollan, Paul - 1
Away South Korea 0
9:00 PM Men
Home Colombia 2 Anderson, Les - 1,
Gokdemir, Benjamin - 1
Away Jamaica 4 Cato, Dan - 2, Holness, Kevin - 1,
Lynch, Kris - 1
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Top 5 things worth mentioning so far..
Alright, first off Mike has been incredibly busy and has asked me to write a blog. This is my first one so I'm gonna keep it short and sweet. - David Brown
1) Afghan Vs. Loas - Afghan had a lot of hype they had built up about themselves and they came up way short of that after being crushed by Loas. Loas looked solid and are definitely a contender for the title again.
2) Italy Vs. ES - Who predicted this result? Did Italy play good? or ES just not that strong? ES lost two key players for them but they still have a pretty strong squad.This result if the biggest upset of the tournament so far, but i doubt its the last upset we will see.
3) Canada - Canada looked great in there win Vs. N. Ireland. They looked solid but not spectacular. I didn't see this game but with an 8-2 scoreline i am hoping Tavis scored 8 as i did pick him in my WCP draft!
4) ROI Vs. Sudan - A very exciting game, high paced, and great atmosphere. Ryan may have scored the goal of the tourney in the first game with his game winning volley. Sudan will be a tough team to beat for anybody that comes up against them.
5) Poland Vs. Nigeria - Don't let the score line fool you! Poland are still the best team in the WCP and i still have them picked as my favourites to win the whole thing. This game was just a little speed bump in the road to their title!
1) Afghan Vs. Loas - Afghan had a lot of hype they had built up about themselves and they came up way short of that after being crushed by Loas. Loas looked solid and are definitely a contender for the title again.
2) Italy Vs. ES - Who predicted this result? Did Italy play good? or ES just not that strong? ES lost two key players for them but they still have a pretty strong squad.This result if the biggest upset of the tournament so far, but i doubt its the last upset we will see.
3) Canada - Canada looked great in there win Vs. N. Ireland. They looked solid but not spectacular. I didn't see this game but with an 8-2 scoreline i am hoping Tavis scored 8 as i did pick him in my WCP draft!
4) ROI Vs. Sudan - A very exciting game, high paced, and great atmosphere. Ryan may have scored the goal of the tourney in the first game with his game winning volley. Sudan will be a tough team to beat for anybody that comes up against them.
5) Poland Vs. Nigeria - Don't let the score line fool you! Poland are still the best team in the WCP and i still have them picked as my favourites to win the whole thing. This game was just a little speed bump in the road to their title!
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