| October 3rd,
2004: Hawks 4 – Dynamos – 2
The Hawks took the pitch on
Sunday, October 3rd looking to make a statement against a Dynamos
team that had beaten the Hawks 4-2 in the last matchup against the
two squads. The Hawks had failed to beat the Dynamos in league play
since the Fall of 2002 and a strong result was long overdue. Based
on superlative performances by a talented group, the Hawks were
able to brush off an undeserved red card and hand the Dynamos a
convincing 4-2 defeat.
The Hawks began the game with
a torrid pace, building up a 3-0 lead by the 30 minute mark. The
Dynamos simply did not have an answer for the superior interplay
between the Hawks. The first goal came in the 10th minute off an
indirect free kick which Alan Golden hammered home with a scorching
laser of a shot from about 18 yards out. Beautiful, beautiful goal.
The second goal was earned off a penalty kick earned by a Dynamos
handball in the box. Outside middie Alex Brown's penalty effort
was stopped by the Dynamos keeper, but Geof Thompson was able to
hammer home the ricochet in convincing fashion for a 2-0 lead in
the 15th minute. The Hawks struck again in the 30th minute off another
fantastic effort by Alan Golden, who was able to shake the last
Dynamos defender and take off for a one vs. one breakaway against
the Dynamos keeper, slotting it with ease for a 3-0 margin. A fantastic
three goal explosion to start the game, won off of great team passing
and individual skill.
The game took a different turn
shortly thereafter when two yellow cards were handed out to defender
Jon Knight after only five minutes on the pitch. Down a man for
the rest of the game, the Hawks' momentum was mitigated by the circumstance
of being a man down. Halftime score, Hawks 3 - Dynamos - 0. In the
second half, the Hawks threatened effectively for large portions
of time and effectively kept the Dynamos at bay despite their man
advantage. The Dynamos were, however, exploiting the advantage to
some extent and were finally able to find the net off a fantastic
one time volley at the top of the box off a driven cross in the
65th minute. Shortly thereafter, the Hawks were able to maintain
the three goal margin when striker Irving Williams defied his age
with a run to space and was able to beat his man to the ball, round
the Dynamos keeper, and slot home a goal in the 70th minute. The
rest of the second half was fairly balanced, but Dynamos was able
to score another a few seconds before time off a driven low shot
that found it's way through a sea of defenders and into the Hawks
net.
All in all, a solid victory
against a top opponent in the WPL. Alan Golden gets the game MVP
for a another fantastic peformance and Geof Thompson gets the honorable
mention for being a terror all game long. Everyone played well and
a team effort was certainly enjoyed by all on the pitch. The Hawks
were able to record the victory in front of team co-founder Tom
Karygiannis who walked away extremely pleased to see his legacy
of excellence fully embodied in the Aegean Hawks of today. The team
has a bye week on the 10th and will return to the pitch against
the always unpredictable Village Settlements in an 11 AM game on
Sunday, Oct. 17th.
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Other WPL Scores on the
week:
Glover Park - 6, La U - 1
Glover Park - 3, Quilmes - 1
LCC International - 3, Reds - 1
Emerald Knights - 2, Village Settlements - 1
Rangers FC - 6, La U - 5
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