|
Leading
Scorers
(Kept since 04/01/2002)
| Player |
Goals |
Assists |
Mike
J.
|
37
|
20
|
Dean
|
32
|
13
|
| Izzy |
32
|
10
|
Brandon
|
30
|
4
|
Totan
|
28
|
17
|
Mike
F.
|
21
|
25
|
Dave
|
21
|
11
|
Bryan
|
19
|
9
|
Frank
|
17
|
29
|
Rick
|
16
|
19
|
Ice
|
15
|
23
|
Rob
|
15
|
6
|
Pete
|
11
|
6
|
Paul
|
6
|
0
|
Reza
|
5
|
3
|
Korey
|
5
|
1
|
Pierce
|
4
|
3
|
Roberto
|
4
|
2
|
RJ
|
3
|
4
|
Dave
G.
|
3
|
2
|
Gary
|
3
|
2
|
Phil
|
3
|
2
|
Powell
|
2
|
3
|
| Mark |
2 |
1 |
Pete M.
|
2
|
0
|
| Steve |
2 |
0
|
Alan
|
1
|
4
|
Mo
|
1
|
4
|
| Buzz |
1 |
3
|
Vince
|
1
|
1
|
Diego
|
1
|
0
|
Kieth
|
1
|
0
|
Mark J.
|
1
|
0
|
| Matt |
1 |
0
|
Jawad
|
0
|
1
|
Larry
|
0
|
1
|
| Mike P. |
0
|
1 |
Pat
|
0
|
1
|
| Guests |
29
|
17
|
| TOTALS |
375
|
248
|
|
Game
Summaries
8/26/2006
(W1-0)
|
It
was a close match. Pat, Totan, and Phil, who returned from a broken rib
and collapsed lung, shutdown down the opponent. Buzz came up with some
big plays when needed to earn the shutout. Early in the second half,
Roberto served a nice corner to Mike J. who headed the ball towards the
goal where Brandon finished it off for the game winner.
Goal - Brandon
Assists - Roberto, Mike J.
|
08/19/2006 (L5-2)
|
We
had a lot of guests today and never got into any rythm as a unit. We
were down 2-0 at half time. We were down 3-0 midway through the second
half when Mike J. placed a first time volley from about 20 meters into
the back
of the net when the opponent failed to clear the ball. A few minutes
later, Roberto curved a direct kick over the wall to make it 3-2. That
was as close as we got.
|
08/12/2006 (N/A)
|
Game Canceled. |
08/05/2006 (W5-0)
|
The defense
was awesome. Steve, Pat, and Pete shutdown the opponent and Buzz made
some key saves to preserve the shutout. Reza scored the first goal to
get us started. Our guest players did the rest of the scoring. Totan
and Mike F. played well in the midfield and on the wing.
Goals - Reza 1, Guests 4
Assists - Guests 4 |
07/29/2006 (L4-1)
|
Game
summary not available |
07/22/2006 (W4-0)
|
Game
summary not available |
07/15/2006 (L2-1)
|
On a day
that was probably the hottest and most humid so far in 2006, the Great
Pretenders lost a close one that we should have won. We started and
played the game with a huge disadvantage in that only 8 players showed
for the start of the game. The other team loaned us two players; but
they ultimately may have hurt us more than helped. Frank, Pete, Mike
Fortin, and one of the guest split time in the goal. Injuries to both
our keepers, to Phil, and to Dave have hurt the continuity of the
defense. The offense had quite a few opportunities during the game; but
managed only one goal. Ice put a through ball to Rick who drilled it
passed the opposing keeper for the bright spot for the Great Pretenders.
Goal - Rick
Assist - Ice |
07/08/2006 (W5-3)
|
An early
goal by the opponent and an own goal left us down 2-0 early in the
match. We fought our way back and were tied 2-2 at halftime. The
highlight was Pierce's free kick that curved over the wall and into the
upper right corner of the net. We contolled the ball well and had many
chances in the second half. We were up 3-2 when the opponent tied the
match as Buzz misplayed the ball as he came out. Fortunately, Brandon
got he game winner late in the second half and added an insurance goal
near the end of the match. Dave was inducted in the Great Pretenders
Hall of Shame after the match.
Goals - Pierce 3, Brandon 2
Assists - Pierce 2, Mike F. |
07/01/2006 (N/A)
|
No match
scheduled Fourth of July Weekend. |
06/24/2006 (W5-1)
|
Gary
returned from an injury suffered last season and looked to be in
midseason form. The opponent started with ten but took the lead early
when an unlucky bounce gave them a breakaway goal. Brandon scored twice
to give us a 2-1 halftime lead. The opponent went down to nine when
they lost a player to injury early in the second half. We took
advantage of the numbers and kept contol of the ball. The game was not
without excitement as Buzz thrilled the crowd building on the hill
behind him when he sent a long goal kick that cleared the defense and
allowed Brandon race toward the goal and put it in the net.
Goals - Brandon 5
Assists - Frank 2, Mike F. 1, Phil 1, Buzz 1 |
06/17/2006 (W4-0)
|
Mike J.
scored the first goal early in the match and then the Horton show took
over, combining for 3 goals and an assist. Frank's first appearance
this season provided a lift. Defenders, Dave, Pat, Steve, Steve (Sly)
played well together in the back and Buzz recorded the first shutout of
the season. We were up 3-0 at halftime. The second half was a bit
closer. Ice had some rocket long range shots that just missed. Mo made
some nice runs down the left side. RJ gave Rick an early Father's Day
gift in the form of an excellent long ball to Rick who put it in the
net for the final goal of the match.
Goals - RJ 2, Mike J 1, Rick 1
Assists - Alan 1, RJ 1 |
06/10/2006 (L1-0)
|
We were
short several players so the opponent loaned us a few to make it eleven
on eleven. It was a close match. We had some chances but the opposing
keeper made some spectacular saves. A last minute breakaway goal by the
opponent earned them the victory. |
06/03/2006 (N/A)
|
Game
canceled. |
05/27/2006 (N/A)
|
No match
scheduled Memorial Weekend. |
05/20/2006 (W4-1)
|
The match
started late as the second funeral procession in as many weeks had the
Route 28 corridor blocked again as another Fairfax County Police
officer was laid to rest. May he also rest in peace. It was a windy
day. For the most part we were able to keep the ball on the ground with
short passes and good ball movement from the defenders to the
midfielders to the forwards. We were up 2-0 at halftime. All the second
half scoring was done in the latter part of the half. We were up 4-0
but a late goal by the opponent scuttled the shutout.
Goals - Paul 2, Mike J., Pierce
Assists - Dean, Pierce, Mike J. |
05/13/2006 (W10-2)
|
The match
started late as the massive funeral procession of the slain Fairfax
County police officer had the Route 28 corridor blocked. May she rest
in peace. The opponent was short so we loaned them a couple of players
and played ten on ten. We were up 3-1 at halftime. The second half was
even more lopsided as we scored 7 more goals and allowed a late goal to
make it a 10-2 final.
Goals - Dean 3, Rick 2, Roberto 2, Totan, Mike F., Reza
Assists - Mike F. 4, Totan 2, Dean, Rick, Reza, Roberto |
05/06/2006 (W3-2)
|
Both teams
started short but we were soon at full strength. We were unable to take
advantage and the opponent scored first to make it 1-0 on a rebound
shot after Buzz made the initial point blank save. We regrouped at
halftime and came out ready to go with both teams at full strength.
Pat, Steve, Mo, and Dave turned in a stellar defensive performance. It
was a windy day on a bumpy field but our passing was much better in the
second half. Totan fed Rick who tied the game 1-1. We took the lead a
few minutes later when Pete sent a corner kick to Dave's head. Dave
drove the ball down to the line and into the net to make it 2-1. We
went up 3-1 when Roberto scored the what would prove to be game winner
off a nice back heal by Rick. The opponent scored a late goal to make
it it 3-2.
Goals - Rick, Dave, Roberto
Assists - Totan, Pete, Rick |
04/29/2006 (W6-5)
|
Pretenders
escaped with a win after a crazy 11 goal match on a great day in
Sterling. Brandon opened the scoring early by finishing a thru ball by
Mike J. Dave Guinter made it 2-0 with a 35 yard cross which ended up in
the net. After Annandale answered to bring it to 2-1, Brandon got his
second goal heading in a corner from Mike J for 3-1. The visitors took
control during the middle stage of the match to take a 4-3 lead. After
a hand ball in the box, Paul Ellis converted the PK to make it even at
4-4. After a 25 yard goal made it 5-4 to the visitors, Mike J slotted a
rebounded shot under the keeper to again bring things even at 5-5. The
midfield of Ellis, Mike F, Rick and Dave worked hard and the GPs took
control with 20 left to play. Brandon, who was dangerous all day, broke
free in the box and got brought down from behind. Paul then calmly
converted his second PK of the day to give the Pretended the victory.
Mo made a amazing close range save late to preserve the win.
Goals - Brandon 2, Paul Ellis 2 (2 PK), Mike J, Dave Guinter
Assists - Mike J 2, Dave |
04/22/2006 (N/A)
|
Game
canceled due to poor field conditions. |
04/15/2006 (N/A)
|
Game
canceled. |
04/08/2006 (N/A)
|
Game
canceled due to poor field conditions. |
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