With one week still left to play ACFC claimed the ACSL EPL division title -- and a first-round bye in the Cup tourney (June 11) -- producing a convincing 7-0 win over AWOL Select Saturday at Playa Vista.
Russ Muratov netted a hat-trick, while David Woirhaye and club scoring leader James Green netted a brace each. Green has 17 on the season followed by Woirhaye at 7 and Matt Onheiber at 6. Keeper Logan Redlin recorded the rare 7 v 7 shutout on the day ... one of only two earned this season by ACSL sides.
The win, ACFC's fifth straight, gives them a commanding nine-point lead over the second-place Swamp Donkeys and AWOL. ACFC meet the Donkeys next week in the season finale, with a win ensuring the squad top seeding in the playoffs. The game will also determine who will grab second in the EPL ... and the other playoff spot.
In Serie A play, the AC Allstars netted a 3-0 default win with Real Talk failing to bring enough players for the match. Typhoon FC knocked Del Rey City out of top spot -- and ensured themselves a playoff spot -- with an 8-3 win. Typhoon now has 12 points, followed by Del Rey with 10 and the Allstars with 7. Second place in Serie A will be decided in the final week with the Allstars facing Del Rey, who they tied 2-2 earlier this year. A win will see the Allstars go through, based on head-to-head results (the first decider).
In La Liga the news wasn't as positive, with Angel City FC losing 7-2 to That's What She Said. The result gave TWSS a guaranteed playoff spot and knocked Angel City even further into third. Malibu United -- with their 10-1 win over Esjberg FC -- strengthened their hold on second, one point behind TWSS.
Angel City face Esjberg FC on the final day of play, while Malibu and TWSS face off. However, while an Angel City win and Malibu loss would see the sides tied in points at nine, the home squad faces an impossible hurdle. With the two sides' head-to-head results being equal (1-4 L, 7-4 W), the next decider in points ties is overall GD ... and Malibu's +14 combined with Angel City's -8 (a difference of 22 goals) makes Angel City's move into the playoffs unlikely.
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Game Stats
ACFC (7) vs AWOL Select (0)
Russ Muratov (3), David Woirhaye (2), James Green (2)
Angel City FC (2) vs That's What She Said (7)
Matt Onheiber, Stan
AC Allstars (3) vs Real Talk (0) Default
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Season Goal Statistics
James Green (17)
David Woirhaye (7)
Matt Onheiber (6)
Marc Salomon (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Russ Muratov (4)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (3)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Stan (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Jonny Ibanez
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
ACFC claimed playoff spot with two games left
With a stunning 5-1 win over FC Playa Vista, which included a saved PK from keeper Logan Redlin, ACFC have already secured a ACSL playoff spot in the EPL Division ... with two games still to play.
David Woirhaye led the charge with a hat trick, while James Green added a single. The game kicked off with an own goal by FC Playa Vista. The win, ACFC's fourth straight, sees the team (on 12 points) six points above second place AWOL Select, and nine points on top of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista. One more win will see the squad take the EPL Div title ... two wins will secure the top playoff seed.
Angel City FC also improved their playoff chances in La Liga with a hard-fought 7-4 win over Malibu United. Both teams now have six points over four games, one point behind leaders TWSS and two points in front of Esjberg FC. So the title race and playoff spots in La Liga are all still up for grabs. James Green led the scoring in Saturday's match with a hat trick, with Russ Muratov, Brad Miller, Volkert Besseling and Angel Matos adding singles.
The Allstars were not so successful on the day, dropping an early 3-0 lead to Typhoon FC and losing their match 5-3. Goals were scored by Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby and James Green, who now has a commanding 10-goal lead in the Angel City Golden Boot race.
The Allstars now find themselves in third place in Serie A, six points behind Del Rey City and five points behind Typhoon FC. They must win their last two matches against Real Talk and Del Rey City for a chance to make the playoffs. And Typhoon FC will have to drop points.
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Game Stats
ACFC (5) vs FC Playa Vista (1)
David Woirhaye (3), James, OG
Angel City FC (7) vs Malibu United (4)
James Green (3), Brad Miller, Russ Muratov, Volkert Besseling, Angel Matos
AC Allstars (3) vs Typhoon FC (5)
Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby, James Green
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Season Goal Statistics
James Green (15)
David Woirhaye (5)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (3)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Russ Muratov
Jonny Ibanez
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa
Stan
David Woirhaye led the charge with a hat trick, while James Green added a single. The game kicked off with an own goal by FC Playa Vista. The win, ACFC's fourth straight, sees the team (on 12 points) six points above second place AWOL Select, and nine points on top of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista. One more win will see the squad take the EPL Div title ... two wins will secure the top playoff seed.
Angel City FC also improved their playoff chances in La Liga with a hard-fought 7-4 win over Malibu United. Both teams now have six points over four games, one point behind leaders TWSS and two points in front of Esjberg FC. So the title race and playoff spots in La Liga are all still up for grabs. James Green led the scoring in Saturday's match with a hat trick, with Russ Muratov, Brad Miller, Volkert Besseling and Angel Matos adding singles.
The Allstars were not so successful on the day, dropping an early 3-0 lead to Typhoon FC and losing their match 5-3. Goals were scored by Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby and James Green, who now has a commanding 10-goal lead in the Angel City Golden Boot race.
The Allstars now find themselves in third place in Serie A, six points behind Del Rey City and five points behind Typhoon FC. They must win their last two matches against Real Talk and Del Rey City for a chance to make the playoffs. And Typhoon FC will have to drop points.
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Game Stats
ACFC (5) vs FC Playa Vista (1)
David Woirhaye (3), James, OG
Angel City FC (7) vs Malibu United (4)
James Green (3), Brad Miller, Russ Muratov, Volkert Besseling, Angel Matos
AC Allstars (3) vs Typhoon FC (5)
Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby, James Green
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Season Goal Statistics
James Green (15)
David Woirhaye (5)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (3)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Russ Muratov
Jonny Ibanez
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa
Stan
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Angel City 7s post win, tie and a loss
Despite one unfortunate half of play over three matches, Angel City's three 7s squads recorded a loss, a tie and a convincing win during Week 3 of ACSL action at the Playa Vista sports complex May 14.
Angel City FC started the day slowly, falling behind 5-0 against Esjberg FC in La Liga play before coming to life in the second half, where Volkert Besseling recorded a brace. Final score 6-2, with Angel City taking the second half, 2-1. Angel City now sit in fourth in their division with a win and two losses, one point behind Esjberg FC and TWSS and three points behind mid-season leaders Malibu United.
The Allstars improved the day earning a hard-fought 2-2 tie against Serie A rivals and current leaders Del Rey City, with Matt Onheiber also taking a brace. The Allstars sit in third spot in their division with a win, a loss and a tie, two points behind Typhoon FC and three points behind Del Rey City.
And then ACFC hit the field running in EPL action, knocking off the Swamp Donkeys 8-2 on the goal-scoring strength of Craig Blois, who netted five. James Greene added a brace with Rahoul Ghose recording the final tally. ACFC tops their division and the league with three wins and nine points, six ahead of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista.
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Game Stats
ACFC (8) vs Swamp Donkeys (2)
Craig Blois (5), James Greene (2), Rahoul Ghose
Angel City FC (2) vs Esjberg FC (6)
Volkert Besseling (2)
AC Allstars (2) vs Del Rey City (2)
Matt Onheiber (2)
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Season Goal Statistics
James Green (10)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (2)
David Woirhaye (2)
George (2)
Rahoul Ghose
Angel Matos
Michael Gemballa
Stan
Brad
Angel City FC started the day slowly, falling behind 5-0 against Esjberg FC in La Liga play before coming to life in the second half, where Volkert Besseling recorded a brace. Final score 6-2, with Angel City taking the second half, 2-1. Angel City now sit in fourth in their division with a win and two losses, one point behind Esjberg FC and TWSS and three points behind mid-season leaders Malibu United.
The Allstars improved the day earning a hard-fought 2-2 tie against Serie A rivals and current leaders Del Rey City, with Matt Onheiber also taking a brace. The Allstars sit in third spot in their division with a win, a loss and a tie, two points behind Typhoon FC and three points behind Del Rey City.
And then ACFC hit the field running in EPL action, knocking off the Swamp Donkeys 8-2 on the goal-scoring strength of Craig Blois, who netted five. James Greene added a brace with Rahoul Ghose recording the final tally. ACFC tops their division and the league with three wins and nine points, six ahead of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista.
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Game Stats
ACFC (8) vs Swamp Donkeys (2)
Craig Blois (5), James Greene (2), Rahoul Ghose
Angel City FC (2) vs Esjberg FC (6)
Volkert Besseling (2)
AC Allstars (2) vs Del Rey City (2)
Matt Onheiber (2)
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Season Goal Statistics
James Green (10)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (2)
David Woirhaye (2)
George (2)
Rahoul Ghose
Angel Matos
Michael Gemballa
Stan
Brad
Friday, May 13, 2011
ACFC Municipal Team Drops 4-2 to League Leaders
A short-staffed ACFC Municipal Team fought hard resulting in a 4-2 loss to league leaders SC United on Thursday May 12.
James Green and Jay Baker scored for the Blues but it was not enough to overcome the 4-0 lead the opposition achieved to start the game.
An exceptionally strong effort was put in by goalkeeper Dave Styles. Styles made several saves in the second half to keep the home side within striking distance.
Ian Worrell also was solid while playing the “Stopper” position for the first time in league play.
A thank you must go out to all reserve players who made an effort to come on out on short notice to fill in for players out with injuries or other commitments.
A special thanks goes out to Ben Kull for organizing the reserve players and bringing extra socks. Reminder to all Municipal Players – You MUST have black socks AND black shorts to play. There are no exceptions to this rule. Several players were denied entry to the game due to lacking the correct wardrobe.
As a side note – the award for most colorful ACFC’er goes to Luis Deveze for his attire of Black Shorts, Green Socks, White Boots, Pink Laces and of course his ACFC Jersey.
The Municipal Team returns to play next week at the John Ferraro Fields at 8:50 against Glendale United.
STATS
Goals
Jay Baker - 4
James Green - 3
Marc Salomon - 3
Dave Woirhaye - 2
Marius Munteanu - 2
Greg Metzger - 2
Angel Matos
Pete Marlenga
Craig Blois
Brandon Cole
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
Assists
Angel Matos - 3
Ivan Reyes - 2
Brandon Cole - 2
Stan Tran
Jay Baker
Craig Blois
Marc Salomon
Ben Kull
Dave Styles
Pete Marlenga
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
Luis Deveze
Reds
Marc Salomon
Kirby Adams
Craig Blois
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
James Green and Jay Baker scored for the Blues but it was not enough to overcome the 4-0 lead the opposition achieved to start the game.
An exceptionally strong effort was put in by goalkeeper Dave Styles. Styles made several saves in the second half to keep the home side within striking distance.
Ian Worrell also was solid while playing the “Stopper” position for the first time in league play.
A thank you must go out to all reserve players who made an effort to come on out on short notice to fill in for players out with injuries or other commitments.
A special thanks goes out to Ben Kull for organizing the reserve players and bringing extra socks. Reminder to all Municipal Players – You MUST have black socks AND black shorts to play. There are no exceptions to this rule. Several players were denied entry to the game due to lacking the correct wardrobe.
As a side note – the award for most colorful ACFC’er goes to Luis Deveze for his attire of Black Shorts, Green Socks, White Boots, Pink Laces and of course his ACFC Jersey.
The Municipal Team returns to play next week at the John Ferraro Fields at 8:50 against Glendale United.
STATS
Goals
Jay Baker - 4
James Green - 3
Marc Salomon - 3
Dave Woirhaye - 2
Marius Munteanu - 2
Greg Metzger - 2
Angel Matos
Pete Marlenga
Craig Blois
Brandon Cole
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
Assists
Angel Matos - 3
Ivan Reyes - 2
Brandon Cole - 2
Stan Tran
Jay Baker
Craig Blois
Marc Salomon
Ben Kull
Dave Styles
Pete Marlenga
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
Luis Deveze
Reds
Marc Salomon
Kirby Adams
Craig Blois
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
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