Joga Bonito vs Rotary United review

Chicago and Evanston, IL
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Soccer Times

Sorry for the delay on my article my fellow soccer followers. After watching Joga Bonito's game I had to fly out of town. Just came back from Milan, Italy. I was interviewing Ronaldinho and asking him about the possibility of coming to play for Joga Bonito. He said that there are too many talented players in Joga Bonito and he doesnt want to sit on the bench!

Joga Bonito vs Rotary United review:
If you remember from last season, Joga Bonito had a field day with Rotary United. This was the only game that JB was able to play with the futsal ball last season. And they had fun! They humiliated Rotary United 16-1 last season. JB loves that futsal ball.

The first half of the match this season was very surprising for JB. They began the game well scoring and leading 1-0. However, Rotary United's keyplayer was able to get a breakaway and tie the game with a beautiful shot. The game was tied 1-1 for a while and you could see JB frustrated. Finally, JB was able to score: 2-1. Rotary United fought tooth and nail and JB was not able to find the net anymore for the first half. The score remained 2-1 at half time! Coach Carlos Quintero was very frustrated. He asked his players to organize themselves and give accurate passes. He told them that the goal will come when they had possession. JB players received the message well.

The second half was a completely different story. You can see how it takes some time for JB to connect but when they do, they are mortal! JB dominated the second half. Rotary United began to show their weakness. And the party began. Emily Lovejoy scored the goal of the match giving JB the 3-1 lead. Everyone jumped and celebrated with her because it was such a relief. The 4-1 came later. Then 5-1 and 6-1. Everyone start having so much fun: 7-1, 8-1, 9-1. At this point it was just a practice game for them: 10-1, 11-1 and could have been even more. I think JB held back out of respect for Rotary United! Most of the team scored: Rolando 2, Ernesto 2, Antonio 2, Carlos 2, Pablo 1, Keith 1 and Emily 1!

After the match, Coach Carlos Quintero reactions, "It was a rough first half. But I knew that we were the better team. We just needed to organize ourselves and keep possession. My players are fantastic! Emily's goal was delightful! It was so beautiful because it was a collective effort."

Man of the Match: Emily Lovejoy

It was very difficul to select the "Man of the Match" this week because everyone was playing extremely well especially in the second half. I want to select the beautiful and talented USA international Emily Lovejoy because her score that put Joga Bonito 3-1 was arguably the most exciting part of the game! The opponent was holding Joga Bonito 2-1 for a while and JB was very frustrated. Emily's goal gave JB players that extra relief that they could overcome this opponent if they connect. Besides, the goal was a beautiful display of passing from several players. I must say that some of the credit goes to Colombian international Antonio Escalante for leading the practice of this play that lead to the goal!

Last results:
Third week – February 28
4pm Joga Bonito 11 vs Rotary United 1
5pm YMCA 2 vs Fish Keg United 3
6pm Team Lee 0 vs Willard Warriors 6
7pm Chupacabra 2 vs Buckeyballs 2
Bye – Peoples Republic

Next fixtures:
Fourth week – March 7
4pm YMCA vs Chupacabra
5pm Rotary United vs Buckeyballs
6pm Peoples Republic vs Willard Warriors
7pm Joga Bonito vs Fish Keg United
Bye – Team Lee

Next game: Sunday March 7 at 7pm against Fish Keg United!
Fish Keg United is one of those new teams in this season. On paper, JB should dominate this game, but on the field who knows?! Fish Keg just won their last game 3-2 against YMCA so they might be inspired to give JB good competition. Unfortunately, we just found out that US international Keith Veneziano will not make the roster this coming Sunday because he was called for international duty against none other than the Netherlands this Wednesday! He will not make it back in time for the game. Regardless, JB should have plenty of talent to take care of business this Sunday!


Standings:
1. Joga Bonito 9pts
2. Chupacabra 7pts
3. Willard Warriors 6pts
4. Buckeyballs 4pts
5. Fish Keg United 3pts
6. Rotary United 3pts
7. YMCA 1pt
8. Team Lee 1pt
9.Peoples Republic 0pts

Top Scorers:
1. Rolando 8
2. Ernesto 3
3. Tony 2
4. Antonio 2
5. Carlos 2
6. Emily Lovejoy 1
7. Keith 1
8. Pablo 1 (What?)

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