from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
Another season opener down - another four goals scored. Unfortunately for VSFC - this time it was split 2-2 with their opponents; soccer slacker (SS).
In what turned out to be an incredibly intense match that saw VSFC come back from a 0-2 deficit at the break - Wednesday night’s cracker opened up a season full of possibilities.
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
Coming into the 2nd game of the season - VSFC have shown off their resiliency coming back from a 0-2 deficit. However - this late game will prove more a physical test than a mental. How will The Slinkies do playing late into the evening against a team that last week beat Pagliacci - a team that has historically given VSFC problems. D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 9:55pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 1 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 7-1 Puke on the field 5-3 Draw 5-4
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
After an unusually long two week bye - VSFC are finally back to play again and are looking to take on one of their great rivals - Holy Shamrocks. For new Slinky fans - this was the same team that broke the hearts of the Red and White two seasons ago when they mounted a comeback in the closing minutes of the game - erasing VSFC’s 3 goal lead. Despite having two weeks off, including a little extra girth laid on by turkey, you can rest assured that The Slinkies will be out for blood this time around. D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 9:00 pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 2 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 5-3 Holy Shamrocks 5-3 Draw 5-4
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
There are certain games that seem to just go right. The VSFC 3-0 win over Holy Shamrocks this Wednesday was that kind of game.
In an effort to avenge their previous 3-4 defeat to the Shamrocks - The Slinkies came out with an absolute attacking mentality. From the first whistle the team began moving the ball around well and driving forward.
The Shamrocks defended well - dispelling any attack that seemed to come their way. However - they were unable to get any kind of forward motion beyond their half of the field.
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
Many of the Slinky faithful may not remember playing the Decepticons. That could be partially because the VSFC Blog wasn’t around at that time - so you didn’t have such attractive reporting at that point. It could also be - that when the two teams met last - the Decepticons destroyed The Slinkies. 7-1 in fact. And it is a well known fact that Slinky fans have fantastic selective memories. A lot has changed since that long ago drubbing. New players - new mentality… will the Slinkies be able to overcome their old adversaries? D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 8:05pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 1 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 7-1 Decepticons 5-3 Draw 5-2
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
It came down to the last minute in last Wednesday’s 80’s Toy Derby - featuring the Vicious Slinkies and Decepticons. It was a heart breaking goal in the last minutes of the game that undid the Slinkies this time - in what had been a back and forth very offensive match.
The heat came from both sides through the game - each pushing towards the other end. The first half came to an end dead even at nil-nil, in a match that really could have gone either way.
However - with the clock running down - the Decepticons took a determined grip on the game. It was nearly done when an accidentally flubbed goal kick by the usually reliable C. Larson - nearly rolled into his own goal.
The goal did come - moments later when a Decepticon put a powerful shot past Larson at a tough angle. And - while the VSFC pushed back hard - it did not seem to be their night. Larson even came up during the last corner kick of the evening and nearly it off a half volley.
Next week - is a new game however, and the Slinkies will be looking to get back to their winning ways. Next week’s match is at 6:20. The VSFC take on Romance Explosion!
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
This week’s game will be against new opponents for VSFC. Having never played Romance Explosion before - the game will end up wide open. RE are currently above VSFC in the table - pulling down an extra draw. A win on Wednesday will see the Slinkies go higher than them on the table. It will surely be an interesting match up as these teams have not yet played each other in league play.
However - there seems to be some history between one of RE’s players and T. Sassaman. Will this early knowledge of their players give Sassaman a heads-up against them? D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 6:20pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 1 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 5-1 Romance Explosion 5-3 Draw 5-2
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
The VSFC came back from their heart breaking loss last week and edged a 1-0 victory for themselves this week. It was a hotly contested game that truly came down to the wire when Romance Explosion had a penalty request dismissed, but not moments later ended up with a free kick directly outside the box.
The game started in VSFC’s favor, keeping high possession of the ball. The attack force surged forth connecting with some smart passing - but were unable to get the ball on goal. Strong efforts from E. Matzner and D. Higgs both went wide - but pushed Romance Explosion’s defense back each time.
In what turned out to be the winning strike, D. Ingebretson finally broke his goal drought during the first 20 minutes. When a corner kick was played back out to him - he took the extremely difficult angled shot and slipped it past the keeper’s inside post.
From then on it was a tough back and forth game. Both teams came back in the 2nd half searching for the next goal. E. Matzner came close when she turned a corner kick in towards the near post. The RE keeper was there to deflect it away this time.
D. Higgs also came close when he was sent free down the left side of the field on a counter attack. Unfortunately he couldn’t catch up to the perfectly played through ball by T. Sassaman.
VSFC’s defense was extremely strong during the final 10 minutes. RE brought on their ringers and made a heavy push into Slinky territory. M. Lo, J. May, and S. Hengst stood their ground well deflecting any attack out and away.
In the closing moments of the game - RE’s striker took the ball down the touch line weaving his way past the normally rock solid Slinky defense. When he ran into C. Larson in goal - he took a more than dramatic tumble - appealing straight away for a penalty kick. The official simply waved on play.
The last play of the game came when the RE striker finally got his free kick - however this one fell outside the box. His well placed shot was parried away expertly by the Slinky keeper, and away from goal.
With this win - Slinkies move to 2-2-1 in the league. Next week’s game is at 7:10pm against Fake Madrid. See you there Slinky Fans!
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
They say the hardest games - are those right after extended breaks and games coming back from big losses. The VSFC are coming back from both this week, and facing an opponent who they have yet to beat in all their competitive seasons. Like last season - this game will mark the last of the regular season. Will The Slinkies be able to overcome both the winter malaise - and their dreaded opponent? Find out tonight - at 9:00pm. D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 9:00pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 7 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 10-1 Pagliacci 6-3 Draw 5-2
from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington
The last few weeks have been rather trying for the VSFC team. Not only did they loose 2 weeks ago to arch-rivals Pagliacci - but they also lost two players. Ty Sassaman will not return this season with prior commitments to Broomball - and co-captain D. Higgs will be out for the foreseeable future with an ACL tear sustained during the game. However - this being the last game - we are looking forward to a strong showing by our remaining Slinkies. Their opponents - Romance Explosion will be looking for blood after loosing to the Slinkies 1-0 last time around. When a controversial penalty call was waved away - Slinkies hung on to the game and picked up their 2nd victory. Will the winds blow their way again? Find out tomorrow night! D.R. Higgington
Venue UofM Gibson/Nagurski Football Field, Wednesday 6:20pm
Tickets £00
Last season NA
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 7 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 5-1 Romance Explosion 5-2 Draw 5-2
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