Nov 21 2009
Race Street Cafe wins BVFC chambionship vs El Fuego in PKs, after a tight, hard, game
It was a double feature today at Sack’s field for BVFC soccer.
At noon, Vesuvio and Bonte squared off for the third place spot and a lively game was soon underway. The day was spectacular and the field had greatly improved since last week’s mud-fest. The Waffles and Calamaris put on an offensive show with almost back and forth attacks and goals. Team captains will have to fill in the details but at the end of regulation time, Vesuvio emerged victorious 4 - 3. Overall, a fun game that was greatly enjoyed by both sides and the smattering of spectators. Vesuvio takes 3rd place in the league tournament, and Bonte misses the podium for the first time in 2 seasons after an impressive regular season run.
The main event, between El Fuego and Race Street Cafe, for the coveted BVFC cup started shortly after 2PM. Both teams came out strong, but Race was clearly in control in the first 20 - 25 minutes with most of the action in the midfield. By the midway point, Fuego really stepped up their pace and capitalized on a stupid defensive error that put
Riqui in a 1 on 1 with the Race keeper, Alex. Riqui placed a nice shot into the right corner. At the half, Fuego lead 1 - 0.
In the second half, Race Street started off rather flat but managed to find their mojo once again through hard work in the midfield and defense. The pressure paid off with a nice cross from the right corner deep in Fuego territory, straight to Cullen waiting in front of the goal. Cullen made a nice header past Victor the keeper for the tie. After fighting for the rest of the half, it was clear we were heading into OT and possibly PKs.
20 minutes of OT were exciting and full of attacks and opportunities but neither team could convert so it went into PKs. Even in PKs, the result was drawn out due to some great saves by the keepers, as well as some near misses by some of the shooters. After 8 rounds, Race St. won on a great shot from Jon Elison. Race now becomes only the second team to have 2 titles under its belt (along with Bonte).
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