Game #2 Recap: The Comeback Kids

The outcome of yesterday's Manitoba Major Soccer League Division 3 match easily could have been decided after the first 15 minutes when the upstart Penerolians took a 2-0 lead that carried over to the half. The score could have increased to 3-0, but Penerol's GIANT goalkeeper whistled a Penalty kick wide left. Missile did not even manage a shot on goal in half number one, but Vinny, and Simes were running hard and Erin, Jim, and Wade were making amart one.

There were some great speeches, and positive attitudes on the Missile bench during half time.

When the game resumed, right off of the opening kick, Saint James pushed and put endless pressure on the Penerolians. This lead to a penalty kick goal for the Missile. V told Kev to just place it, and that he did, almost through the netting. The emotion was high and within 3 minutes, Erin passed a ball to V, then to ROY who fooled all with a nifty goal which tied up the game at 2-2. The Penerol bench was flustered and they were saying all sorts of things, which, no one could understand.

Play continued and the Missile D dominated the air attack and Dale, Dave, Jim, and Clay were outstanding. Erin knocked a corner kick into the box that Jim smashed just wide of the left post. What a cracker said Terry from the sidelines.

With about 15 minutes on the clock, Missile continued to move the ball nicely up field when Vin hit V who hit Kev, who hammered a shot that the GIANT could not handle and Davey nothced a HUGE goal. Davey has a great nak for being in the right place at the right time. Not only did the Missile now have a 3-2 lead, but it was there first lead of this young season.

Penerol pushed up and Don had an answer to all the attacks. Then, with 7 minutes on the clock, Davey gave Kev a great throw-in that he used and abused the GIANT for his second goal of the game and game Saint James the insurance goal.
As Vic Router would say: MAKE THE FINAL Missile 4 - Penerol 2.

Second year Missile coach Josh was pleased with the team's performance, "You know going into the game it's going to be a tough one. It's always a battle with a promoted team. Our team played physical tonight and was able to come back after an two early scores. It was a good start to the week and hopefully we will only gain momentum through Saturday."


Missile attendance was at a season high of 23. They were out to support the team and to see the new ball "great pick Brent".

Next Missile action is at 7:00 at the Gary Hobson Oval versus Blue Blazers. The same Blue Blazers that ended out play-off hopes in 2005!!

Keep an eye on the Blazers site for trash talk:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=blueblazers