Match ReportSEATTLE (Jan. 17th) –On the second Sunday of league play, Work in Progress FC could only improve from the tough loss delivered one week earlier. With several player debuts, and other members away for the three-day weekend, the Progress tapped deep into its reserves and shifted its lineup. As the Progress warmed up for their own match, the Work Doers toppled Seattle Soccer Club 3-2 next door on field #7. “I was pleased to see the cohesion between the two teams,” commented Progress manager Alex Englund, “it was great to have members of both squads interacting as one club, on the sidelines and the field.” Three or four members of the Work Doers FC have committed to several appearances with the Work in Progress FC, and the scheduling logistics this week worked to the advantage of the organization. Clint took the kickoff, but the Progress’ defense quickly suffocated any effort to bring the ball near the eighteen. WiP took control of the ball, and ultimately drew first blood. In his debut game, Michael Pleas scored first, zigzagging through Clint’s defensive unit before firing one past the lumbering keeper. Forward Nick White set up the play and was awarded his first assist of the season.
The Progress continued to dominate possession, and would strike again before the end of the first half. This time around, forward Drew Triplett miraculously found his ability to finish. Triplett, who loves animals, arrived 15 minutes after kickoff for his second game with the Progress. After Triplett found the ol ball bag, the WiP sideline erupted with applause and Triplett ran off the field as he declared, “Take me out, I’m done-zo.” Triplett spent the majority of the game resting on the sidelines in his comfortable sweat-suit with his childhood companion Max. Before long, the whistle was blown, marking a successful first half for the Work in Progress FC. With a two goal lead, the Progress entered the second half and never looked back. Defender Dan “Skeeter” Teimouri was pulled from the game, citing a tweaked muscle in his leg. Winger Brendan Parker had already shuffled off the field, nursing a strained groin from the first half. With the squad now in shambles WDFC captain Jon Augustavo decided to suit up in green for a prosperous first appearance with the Progress. His first strike was taken from well beyond the eighteen. With a clear line to the net, Augustavo blasted a long ball towards the keeper, but quickly turned away frustrated by the shot. Miraculously, the ball bounced past the helpless keeper and into the net. When captain Augustavo realized he had scored, he sprung into an athletic cartwheel to celebrate his good fortune. The Progress also relied on midfielder Tony Capeloto, who loves Gushers fruit snacks, to put in tireless minutes for the squad. The offensive unit continued to mesh together, setting up countless shots that ended up off the frame. In a “right place at the right time” moment, it would be Capeloto to find the net for WiP’s fourth goal. Two or three shots in unison were deflected in the box before Capeloto was able to sneak in and place it over the keeper and into the bag. WiP would score once more, on a well placed through ball from defender Kevin Sigley. With speed attributed to his pregame Milo Energy Drink, Augustavo outran the Clint defense to take control of the ball and basically dribble it into the net. The keeper did not even have a chance.
It had been a long game for Clint’s offense, facing the brutal backline tactics of Tad Johnson, Chris Lambert, Sigley and the Englund brothers. After numerous failed attempts, stops and take downs courtesy of the brutish WiP defense, Clint was hungry. Late in the game, after WiP’s fifth goal, the adversary managed to sneak one past debut keeper Max Berry. It was too little too late. As a result of the victory, WiP FC has jumped from 11th position to 7th within the 12 team fourth division. Next week the Progress face currently 4th placed, Smells Like Low Tide FC. Notes: Copyright 2010 Work Doers FC |
