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Goddard Gets Shutout as Unbeaten DEA Rolls Over Westford 3-0
Once again the DEA legion rolled into Sportsman stadium in great numbers. This time it was to take on the Westford Grey Goats. The sole mission of this game was to receive no PK's. After a long hard fought game, the team was successful. James Goddard held strong in goal with some great saves, and also dazzling the crowd with a little Razzle Dazzle dance, after making a particularly outstanding save. Goddard would finally get a well deserved shutout as DEA would go on to win 3-0 over Westford and raise the unbeaten streak to 5 games.
The first goal of the game came off of a hard struck direct kick from Jim McCall, which bounced off the goalies chest, then was followed up by Ray Luscinski beating everyone to the ball to place it in the back of the net. Ray knocked down several trees in the last game from him field goal kicking attempts, and was determined to square things this game. The second goal came from the red heat, Johnie Guild, as he slammed a screamer past the Westford keeper. Guild was assisted by another John, John Morin who had a fine game up top. The final goal of the day bounced around in the penalty area off several people trying to connect, but finally was finished off by Dan Roberge. Dan was under great pressure from DEA management watching the game from the sidelines since Dan refereed an earlier 0-30 DEA game with a highly disputed call. This goal may have brought him back into good terms with the DEA Staff.
Highlights:
Yes, only 1 off-sides this game. Good job Stan. Although we are still trying to figure out how he kicked that field goal from only ten feet in front of the net. I don't think he was a West High Graduate.
Garbage goal of the game came from Mitch Green as he hit a ball clear into the garbage can on the far side of the field. We would have liked to give him 3 points for that perfect placement. All net on that one.
A particular crowd pleasing moment was the cry heard from the field "Burger's". I know I was hungry after that.
DEA is unbeaten this season with a 4-0-1 record and an amazing +15 goal differential. The team remains home this Sunday for a rare 11:45 AM start time as they take on Weston crew. DEA had their way with Weston in their first meeting walking away with a 7-1 victory. DEA is sure to show with numbers for this match....
DEA Bedford Out Powers the Melrose Good Guys 5-1 on the Road
On a very cramped field, Bedford went with a 4-3-3 line up to find any available space. This field was smaller than Raco-Theodore Field, the famed field where some of the older West High Alumni called home. DEA 1st goal came from Jim Kellogg in the sweeper-forward position - hitting a long cross that went over the goalies head. Melrose then tied it up with a PK after one of our fearless defenders gently knocked someone over in the box. This is the 3rd PK called against DEA in as many games. If it weren't for the PK's, Jim Goddard would have 3 shutouts in a row. Things got chippy early on in this match and the referee was trigger happy with the cards. John Valickus got an early yellow followed by Nick Masci. David Poole would just escape a yellow before DEA realized that this ref was CRAZY.
DEA would score their second goal as Jim McCall would find John Guild on a nice pass back. Johnnie would one time it into the back of the net to put Bedford up for good. Both Jim McCall and John Guild would finish the day with a goal and an assist for DEA.
Bedford's next goal came again from the famous Guild brothers connection, John to Jeff putting it away. This is two consecutive games with this goal scoring connection that proves to be a power house for the DEA offense. The first half would end with the score 3-1 for DEA.
The second half was all DEA. The 4th goal would come as George Wegricht would send a great feed to Jim McCall. Jim would head in on a breakaway, beating the goalie to the low right corner. George would ring up his second assist on the final goal as he would hit another cross into the box. This time finding Stan Wisniewski using his mid section to walk the ball into the goal. Some thought it was a below the waist shot. Stan did see stars after that. The final whistle would blow and DEA would remain undefeated. Final score - 5-1 Win for DEA.
Highlights of the Match:
Stan down to only 2 off sides.
Only 18 players showed up for DEA.
Jim Goddard still not scored upon other than PK's.
John V with the quick yellow card - Nick Masci with a yellow - Dave Poole just missed getting one, and Dan pulling himself from the field in order to avoid getting carded (did not like the call against him). Good thing Paul Cote did not show up as he would not have lasted long in this game with the Ref's quick card approach.
Talk of goalie bonuses due to the low goal per game percentage. Rumors of Sean providing low priced and low quality beer after the game. Is this to cover the goalie bonuses?
Ray L. showing great field goal kicking, he was one with the trees.
George and Rick P properly showing how to miss a wide open goal after a great cross.....
DEA Bedford heads home for a two games now. This Sunday they take on the Westford Grey Goats at 10:30 AM at Sportsmans Field. This should be a good match as Westford is coming off a tie with the other division leader Lynnfield Raiders.
GO DEA....
Sean buy some good beer....
"Yes. I was simply giving positive reinforcement to the lazy bastards !!"
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