ACFC started this week's trio of matches plagued by what has become an early game stigma for Angel City 7s in the past ... a lack of intensity and concentration ... and the result was a disappointing 7-3 loss to Del Rey City Premier.
While the squad did notch a trio of goals courtesy of club scoring leader Marius Sandvik (24 total on the season), they never seemed entirely in the game and succumbed on several occasions to costly mistakes. The good news is this was ACFC's first loss of the season and the team's 4-1-1 record still sees them tied for first place in the Setanta Division with Matador FC at 9 points. ACFC's GD is +16 to Matador's +9. ACFC next sees action against FC Braziliense March 20.
Angel City FC took the previous loss in stride and mopped up an inexperienced Brentwood Hood side 10-1 to improve their record to four wins and two losses.
Luis Deveze and a spirited (or some might say uncaged) Peter Marlenga each netted a hat trick with Mike Gemballa adding a brace and Ian Worrel and Miguel Lopez singles.
Angel City FC now sit in third place in the Sevilla Division, two points behind Dinosours of Reggae and Del Rey City. The squad faces the LA Rovers next week.
The final game, a rematch between the AC Allstars and That's What She Said (the only team to beat the Allstars this season) was a tough one which saw the home side up 2-0 at the half off strikes from Dan Klein and Russ Muratov.
That's What She Said bounced back in the second with a header off a corner and a strike from the side on the break. But either side could have notched the win at any time. The Allstars connected with the post or cross bar on four occasions, and the side even landed one in the net before the final whistle, but it was called back on a foul.
The final 2-2 tie still leaves the Allstars alone at the top of the Santiago Division, one point in front of FC Montalban and That's What She Said. The Allstars face FC Montalban next week.
RESULTS
ACFC (3) vs Del Rey City Premier (7)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3)
Assists: Blake Nickle, Miguel Lopez, Ben Kull
Brentwood Hood (10) vs Angel City FC (1)
Goals: Luis Deveze (3), Peter Marlenga (3), Michael Gemballa (2),
Ian Worrel, Miguel Lopez
Assists: Volkert Besseling, Michael Gemballa, Luis Deveze, Dan Stafford,
Miguel Lopez (2), Pete Wasek
AC Allstars (2) vs That's What She Said (2)
Goals: Russ Muratov, Daniel Klein
Assists: Daniel Klein, Mike Gemballa
Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s
24 Marius Sandvik
21 David Woirhaye
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
6 Mike Gemballa
6 John Gillen
6 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
5 Daniel Klein
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Peter Marlenga
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Ben Kull
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Ian Worrel
1 Miguel Lopez
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
ACFC 11s take first win of season
The ACFC 11s over-30 squad finally notched one in the win column with a hard fought 1-0 decision against Slamdance FC Wednesday night at Griffith Park.
Angel City came to play despite the unseasonably cold weather and winds, putting on a hard-checking counterattacking game while maintaining a strong back line.
Bolstered by some strong goalkeeping by Peter Marlenga -- who notched the squad's first shutout this season, ACFC struck first at the 23-minute mark off a long ball from Marius Sandvik. Ben Kull took the ball into the box and chipped a lovely ball over a scrambling keeper and into the net. Kull was named MVP of the match.
At times the game was chippy, but despite three yellow cards, Angel City held their cool and shut down the Slamdance offense with diving blocks in the box and tough checks in the mid-field.
ACFC had the better scoring opportunities and even popped a second goal in near the final whistle ... but it was called back on an offside.
ACFC's first encounter with Slamdance FC earlier this season was postponed due to heavy rain.
The squad now face the Burbank Red Machine in a return match March 17 at Griffith Park with a 7:10 kickoff.
GAME STATS
ACFC (1) vs SLAMDANCE FC (0)
Goal: Ben Kull
Assist: Marius Sandvik
Shutout: Peter Marlenga
MVP: Ben Kull
Yellow Cards: Dan Klein, Ben Kull, Russ Muratov
Angel City came to play despite the unseasonably cold weather and winds, putting on a hard-checking counterattacking game while maintaining a strong back line.
Bolstered by some strong goalkeeping by Peter Marlenga -- who notched the squad's first shutout this season, ACFC struck first at the 23-minute mark off a long ball from Marius Sandvik. Ben Kull took the ball into the box and chipped a lovely ball over a scrambling keeper and into the net. Kull was named MVP of the match.
At times the game was chippy, but despite three yellow cards, Angel City held their cool and shut down the Slamdance offense with diving blocks in the box and tough checks in the mid-field.
ACFC had the better scoring opportunities and even popped a second goal in near the final whistle ... but it was called back on an offside.
ACFC's first encounter with Slamdance FC earlier this season was postponed due to heavy rain.
The squad now face the Burbank Red Machine in a return match March 17 at Griffith Park with a 7:10 kickoff.
GAME STATS
ACFC (1) vs SLAMDANCE FC (0)
Goal: Ben Kull
Assist: Marius Sandvik
Shutout: Peter Marlenga
MVP: Ben Kull
Yellow Cards: Dan Klein, Ben Kull, Russ Muratov
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
ACFC recruits for new women's squad
Always a leader in the ACFC roster, sweeper Kirby Adams and wife Tomoko have taken it upon themselves to forge into new football territory for the club. With the birth of their daughter Kaitlin Akiko Adams last week, ACFC can now plan on adding a new women's squad to the club ... in about 16 years. Kaitlin appears to have taken to the club colors and is already donning what appear to be the latest in adidas cleats for tykes.
Congrats to Kirby and Tomoko on their new addition to the ACFC family.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Mid-season matches post two wins and a tough loss
Angel City 7s squads hit the mid-season in stride with two convincing wins and a tough loss.
ACFC retained its lossless record posting a 13-2 blasting of the LA Lekers, with Marius Sandvik finally putting his right foot to use ... Sandvik broke a club record for goals scored in a single match, with eight. David Woirhaye added a hat-trick while Ben Kull and Lazaro DeOliveira rounded out the scoring with singles.
The squad sits in first place with five game to go boasting a record of four wins and a tie.
Angel City FC hit the fields next against cross-town rivals Del Rey City, tied for first place on points with three wins and a loss. Angel City kicked off the match well, leading 2-0 at the half off goals from Sandvik and Anthony D'Marco. But the squad lapsed in the second allowing four successive goals. D'Marco and Woirhaye notched singles to tie the game, but a late goal handed Del Rey the win, leaving Angel City FC in second place with three wins and two losses.
The AC Allstars rounded out the day with their fourth straight win, knocking off FPO Footbal Club 12-1. Russ Muratov led with five goals followed by Volkert Besseling and D'Marco with braces, and singles from Daniel Klein and Mike Gemballa. FPO notched two goals, one unfortunately being an own goal.
The Allstars 4-1 record leaves them tied for first and set to meet the only squad to beat them this season ... That's What She Said ... next week.
ACFC teams return to play March 13 for the second half of the 10-match season.
RESULTS
ACFC (13) vs LA Lekers (2)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (8), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Lazaro DeOliveira
Assists: Lazaro DeOliveira (3), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Kirby "Pops" Adams
Del Rey City (5) vs Angel City FC (4)
Goals: Anthony D'Marco (2), Marius Sandvik, David Woirhaye
Assists: Luis Deveze, Marius Sandvik, Ben Kull
AC Allstars (12) vs FPO Footbal Club (1)
Goals: Russ Muratov (5), Anthony D'Marco (2),Volkert Besseling (2), Mike Gemballa, Daniel Klein, OG
Assists: Daniel Klein, Volkert Besseling, Mike Gemballa, Russ Muratov
Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s
21 David Woirhaye
21 Marius Sandvik
10 Anthony D'Marco
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
5 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
4 Daniel Klein
4 Mike Gemballa
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Ben Kull
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
ACFC retained its lossless record posting a 13-2 blasting of the LA Lekers, with Marius Sandvik finally putting his right foot to use ... Sandvik broke a club record for goals scored in a single match, with eight. David Woirhaye added a hat-trick while Ben Kull and Lazaro DeOliveira rounded out the scoring with singles.
The squad sits in first place with five game to go boasting a record of four wins and a tie.
Angel City FC hit the fields next against cross-town rivals Del Rey City, tied for first place on points with three wins and a loss. Angel City kicked off the match well, leading 2-0 at the half off goals from Sandvik and Anthony D'Marco. But the squad lapsed in the second allowing four successive goals. D'Marco and Woirhaye notched singles to tie the game, but a late goal handed Del Rey the win, leaving Angel City FC in second place with three wins and two losses.
The AC Allstars rounded out the day with their fourth straight win, knocking off FPO Footbal Club 12-1. Russ Muratov led with five goals followed by Volkert Besseling and D'Marco with braces, and singles from Daniel Klein and Mike Gemballa. FPO notched two goals, one unfortunately being an own goal.
The Allstars 4-1 record leaves them tied for first and set to meet the only squad to beat them this season ... That's What She Said ... next week.
ACFC teams return to play March 13 for the second half of the 10-match season.
RESULTS
ACFC (13) vs LA Lekers (2)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (8), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Lazaro DeOliveira
Assists: Lazaro DeOliveira (3), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Kirby "Pops" Adams
Del Rey City (5) vs Angel City FC (4)
Goals: Anthony D'Marco (2), Marius Sandvik, David Woirhaye
Assists: Luis Deveze, Marius Sandvik, Ben Kull
AC Allstars (12) vs FPO Footbal Club (1)
Goals: Russ Muratov (5), Anthony D'Marco (2),Volkert Besseling (2), Mike Gemballa, Daniel Klein, OG
Assists: Daniel Klein, Volkert Besseling, Mike Gemballa, Russ Muratov
Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s
21 David Woirhaye
21 Marius Sandvik
10 Anthony D'Marco
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
5 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
4 Daniel Klein
4 Mike Gemballa
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Ben Kull
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Angel City faces mixed bag of weather ... results
Angel City 7s squad faced a mixed bag of weather and results Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport.
ACFC kicked off the day under showers facing a tough Matador FC squad in a back-and-forth match which saw both sides leading at some point. Marius Sandvik led the side with a hat-trick, while David Woirhaye and Ben Kull added singles. Kull's tally game minutes before the final whistle to tie the match 5-5.
As the rains subsided Angel City FC faced an even harder prospect in the Dinosours of Reggae and quickly found themselves down 5-1 at the half. Several goals came off initial keeper saves which weren't cleared in time by the defence or mid-field. Angel City came on strong in the second half to try and tie the match, notching two goals and allowing none. But the squad couldn't recover from the first half deficit and fell 5-3. Craig Nichols scored a brace while Woirhaye added his second single of the day. The team showed a lot of spirit.
Under sunshine, the third match saw the AC Allstars facing what looked to be a tough MT United side, one of the four squads tied for first place in the Santiago division. But despite dropping an early goal when the defense failed to pick up a striker in the box, the Allstars took control of the initially physical game. Up 3-1 at the half off goals from Pete Wasek, John Gillen and Michael Gemballa, the Allstars added five unanswered goals in the second to finish out the day 8-1. Gillen added another pair, Wasek a single, Nichols a single and Volkert Besseling a lone tally.
The Allstars, with three wins and a loss, are now tied with two other squads for first place in the Santiago division -- FC Montalban and That's What She Said -- but the side narrowly has the best goal differential (+16).
Angel City FC, with three wins and a loss in the Sevilla Division, are tied for first with Del Rey United and the Dinosours of Reggae but also have a slightly better GD (+19)
ACFC remains undefeated in the Setanta Division with three wins and a tie, and are tops with a two-point lead over their nearest rivals, Matador FC.
ACFC teams return to play March 6 with only one match left before mid-season.
RESULTS
ACFC (5) vs Matador FC (5)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3), Ben Kull, David Woirhaye
Assists: Blake Nickle, Craig Nichols, Kirby Adams
Dinosours of Reggae (5) vs Angel City FC (3)
Goals: Craig Nichols (2), David Woirhaye
Assists: Matt Onheiber, Ben Kull
AC Allstars (8) vs MT United (1)
Goals: John Gillen (3), Pete Wasek (2), Mike Gemballa,
Craig Nichols, Volkert Besseling
Assists: Dan Stafford
Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s
17 David Woirhaye
12 Marius Sandvik
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
6 Anthony D'Marco
5 Nahum Navas
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Daniel Klein
3 Mike Gemballa
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Ben Kull
ACFC kicked off the day under showers facing a tough Matador FC squad in a back-and-forth match which saw both sides leading at some point. Marius Sandvik led the side with a hat-trick, while David Woirhaye and Ben Kull added singles. Kull's tally game minutes before the final whistle to tie the match 5-5.
As the rains subsided Angel City FC faced an even harder prospect in the Dinosours of Reggae and quickly found themselves down 5-1 at the half. Several goals came off initial keeper saves which weren't cleared in time by the defence or mid-field. Angel City came on strong in the second half to try and tie the match, notching two goals and allowing none. But the squad couldn't recover from the first half deficit and fell 5-3. Craig Nichols scored a brace while Woirhaye added his second single of the day. The team showed a lot of spirit.
Under sunshine, the third match saw the AC Allstars facing what looked to be a tough MT United side, one of the four squads tied for first place in the Santiago division. But despite dropping an early goal when the defense failed to pick up a striker in the box, the Allstars took control of the initially physical game. Up 3-1 at the half off goals from Pete Wasek, John Gillen and Michael Gemballa, the Allstars added five unanswered goals in the second to finish out the day 8-1. Gillen added another pair, Wasek a single, Nichols a single and Volkert Besseling a lone tally.
The Allstars, with three wins and a loss, are now tied with two other squads for first place in the Santiago division -- FC Montalban and That's What She Said -- but the side narrowly has the best goal differential (+16).
Angel City FC, with three wins and a loss in the Sevilla Division, are tied for first with Del Rey United and the Dinosours of Reggae but also have a slightly better GD (+19)
ACFC remains undefeated in the Setanta Division with three wins and a tie, and are tops with a two-point lead over their nearest rivals, Matador FC.
ACFC teams return to play March 6 with only one match left before mid-season.
RESULTS
ACFC (5) vs Matador FC (5)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3), Ben Kull, David Woirhaye
Assists: Blake Nickle, Craig Nichols, Kirby Adams
Dinosours of Reggae (5) vs Angel City FC (3)
Goals: Craig Nichols (2), David Woirhaye
Assists: Matt Onheiber, Ben Kull
AC Allstars (8) vs MT United (1)
Goals: John Gillen (3), Pete Wasek (2), Mike Gemballa,
Craig Nichols, Volkert Besseling
Assists: Dan Stafford
Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s
17 David Woirhaye
12 Marius Sandvik
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
6 Anthony D'Marco
5 Nahum Navas
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Daniel Klein
3 Mike Gemballa
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Ben Kull
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Angel City Soccer League gearing up for Spring
The Angel City Soccer League is currently contacting previous squads that were involved in the inaugural season to determine interest in a spring league to be held Sundays at Play Vista from April 18 through May 30.
The league website acsl.angelcityfc.com as usual will be your best source for updated information. Stay tuned for details.
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