Maguires Clip MSMS In Debut
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Published on 01/22/2007
Brampton - Brampton Adult Soccer action continued in week two when newly promoted Maguires took on newcomers MSMS Enterprises. Maguires moved up into Division I following a successful campaign in Division IIA last Fall.
Brampton - Brampton Adult Soccer action continued in week two when newly promoted Maguires took on newcomers MSMS Enterprises. Maguires moved up into Division I following a successful campaign in Division IIA last Fall. Unknown MSMS Enterprises brought out many spectators who were more curious to see who this team was and what they could offer in the top flight. Part of that puzzle was solved by MSMS Enterprises' admission that they are mainly a "tournament team" staged around playing in outdoor money tournaments.
Maguires entered the contest without key offensive players Segun Olabode, Robert Turcan and Seabiscuit. This, however, did not deter them from applying the game's first pressure when in the 3rd minute Albert Watt hit low strike just wide of the near post. MSMS countered Maguire's pressure with some sharp passing, however, they were unable to create any genuine opportunities.
In the 8th minute of play MSMS found their first decent chance when a well placed free kick by Youssef Marcos was toed away by Maguires' keeper, David Flannagan. This was quickly followed by an attempt at the other end when a hopeful attack by Watt and Dan Marley of Maguires was confidently broken up by MSMS Captain, Hany Danial.
The 18th minute saw the game's first goal when late arrival and persistent hustler, Seabiscuit received the ball on a MSMS Enterprises turnover at half. Muscling his way between two MSMS defenders, Seabiscuit found himself on an open breakaway with only MSMS keeper, Mundia Agbinifo to beat. His well hit strike found its way into the top right corner grazing the post along the way.
The goal did not cause Maguires to sit back as a precision pass found Barry Mowatt alone in front of the MSMS goal. Mowatt clutched his head in disbelief as his tap off of the pass ended up just wide of the post.
The waning minutes of the half produced the best chances for MSMS to draw level. In the 21st minute, a succession of touches by a pressuring MSMS ended with Aly Duha's well timed shot on goal that was saved by a sprawling Flannagan. Still hunting for their first BAS goal, MSMS's Marcos dribbled up the right wing and crossed the ball to Fady Zaky. Zaky one-timed the cross, which was destined to put MSMS on equal terms, but Maguires' defender, Chris Davis blocked the attempt.
The 28th minute found MSMS still pressing as Ameer Hanna drew two Maguires' players and then crossed the ball to teammate, Marcos. The ever-alert Flanagan, however, stopped Marcos' shot and the half ended 1 - 0 for Maguires.
The turnaround showed no sign of letting up when on the ensuing kickoff MSMS Enterprises continued their pressure as Michel Mikaeel made a darting run up the wing hitting from a wide angle. Again, Flanagan turned the shot away.
The patience and persistence of MSMS finally paid off in the 37th minute. Marcos sidestepped a series of defensive challenges by Maguires' players, but the frame of the goal stopped his quick, low shot. The rebounding ball was gathered by MSMS who took full advantage of a disorganized Maguires' defense to send a ball across the goalmouth that was flicked into the net by the clever Karrem Abdel-Nour.
Now looking like the stronger side and badly out shooting Maguires, MSMS continued to feast on chances. The 41st minute nearly saw MSMS pull ahead. Flannagan attempted to clear the ball, but his shot hit the back of Duha as he is walked out of the box. The Maguires' bench breathed a sign of relief as the wayward deflection crossed the goal line, but on the far side of the post.
Despite playing with few subs and no more gas in the tank, MSMS continued to carry the play, talking advantage of Maguires' miscues to create decent chances of their own. Their growing confidence, however, allowed Maguires to exploit several odd-man rushes late in the match and such a rush led to the winning goal. With 15 minutes remaining, the eager MSMS side was caught off guard by a series of quick passes by Maguires. Captain Alan Schram sent the ball to Watt on the wing who faked his shot, cut inside and then rolled a square pass to the ever-dangerous Younghyun Bae. Bae's one-time crack proved unstoppable as it eluded a diving Agbonifo and glanced off the inside of the post on its way into the mesh. The experience and skill of perennial threat, Bae is clearly an asset to Maguires as he often deceives teams as it did this night.
With the tank clearly on empty, MSMS Enterprises were unable to register and sustainable attack in the last minutes of the contest. Despite being significantly out shot on the evening, Maguires held on to a slim 2 - 1 victory to claim their first win of the Winter campaign. There are, however, greater foes to come in the highly competitive Division I. The crisp passing and significant pace displayed by MSMS Enterprises should make for some beautiful soccer, but if they stand any chance of success in this division, their short bench will have to be bolstered.
Story by: K. Barna
Posted on: 01/18/07
Maguires entered the contest without key offensive players Segun Olabode, Robert Turcan and Seabiscuit. This, however, did not deter them from applying the game's first pressure when in the 3rd minute Albert Watt hit low strike just wide of the near post. MSMS countered Maguire's pressure with some sharp passing, however, they were unable to create any genuine opportunities.
In the 8th minute of play MSMS found their first decent chance when a well placed free kick by Youssef Marcos was toed away by Maguires' keeper, David Flannagan. This was quickly followed by an attempt at the other end when a hopeful attack by Watt and Dan Marley of Maguires was confidently broken up by MSMS Captain, Hany Danial.
The 18th minute saw the game's first goal when late arrival and persistent hustler, Seabiscuit received the ball on a MSMS Enterprises turnover at half. Muscling his way between two MSMS defenders, Seabiscuit found himself on an open breakaway with only MSMS keeper, Mundia Agbinifo to beat. His well hit strike found its way into the top right corner grazing the post along the way.
The goal did not cause Maguires to sit back as a precision pass found Barry Mowatt alone in front of the MSMS goal. Mowatt clutched his head in disbelief as his tap off of the pass ended up just wide of the post.
The waning minutes of the half produced the best chances for MSMS to draw level. In the 21st minute, a succession of touches by a pressuring MSMS ended with Aly Duha's well timed shot on goal that was saved by a sprawling Flannagan. Still hunting for their first BAS goal, MSMS's Marcos dribbled up the right wing and crossed the ball to Fady Zaky. Zaky one-timed the cross, which was destined to put MSMS on equal terms, but Maguires' defender, Chris Davis blocked the attempt.
The 28th minute found MSMS still pressing as Ameer Hanna drew two Maguires' players and then crossed the ball to teammate, Marcos. The ever-alert Flanagan, however, stopped Marcos' shot and the half ended 1 - 0 for Maguires.
The turnaround showed no sign of letting up when on the ensuing kickoff MSMS Enterprises continued their pressure as Michel Mikaeel made a darting run up the wing hitting from a wide angle. Again, Flanagan turned the shot away.
The patience and persistence of MSMS finally paid off in the 37th minute. Marcos sidestepped a series of defensive challenges by Maguires' players, but the frame of the goal stopped his quick, low shot. The rebounding ball was gathered by MSMS who took full advantage of a disorganized Maguires' defense to send a ball across the goalmouth that was flicked into the net by the clever Karrem Abdel-Nour.
Now looking like the stronger side and badly out shooting Maguires, MSMS continued to feast on chances. The 41st minute nearly saw MSMS pull ahead. Flannagan attempted to clear the ball, but his shot hit the back of Duha as he is walked out of the box. The Maguires' bench breathed a sign of relief as the wayward deflection crossed the goal line, but on the far side of the post.
Despite playing with few subs and no more gas in the tank, MSMS continued to carry the play, talking advantage of Maguires' miscues to create decent chances of their own. Their growing confidence, however, allowed Maguires to exploit several odd-man rushes late in the match and such a rush led to the winning goal. With 15 minutes remaining, the eager MSMS side was caught off guard by a series of quick passes by Maguires. Captain Alan Schram sent the ball to Watt on the wing who faked his shot, cut inside and then rolled a square pass to the ever-dangerous Younghyun Bae. Bae's one-time crack proved unstoppable as it eluded a diving Agbonifo and glanced off the inside of the post on its way into the mesh. The experience and skill of perennial threat, Bae is clearly an asset to Maguires as he often deceives teams as it did this night.
With the tank clearly on empty, MSMS Enterprises were unable to register and sustainable attack in the last minutes of the contest. Despite being significantly out shot on the evening, Maguires held on to a slim 2 - 1 victory to claim their first win of the Winter campaign. There are, however, greater foes to come in the highly competitive Division I. The crisp passing and significant pace displayed by MSMS Enterprises should make for some beautiful soccer, but if they stand any chance of success in this division, their short bench will have to be bolstered.
Story by: K. Barna
Posted on: 01/18/07