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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

MARKHAM - The Victoria Day Long Weekend traditionally involves Canadians enjoying the spectacle of fireworks. 
 
If the PFC campaign can be compared to the roman candles that lit the sky, the PFC season kicked off brightly with a hard fought win however, by their second match, the team's flare appeared to have fizzled out.
 
PFC dropped this past Sunday's match with 4-1 loss to Celtic, moving their record to 1-1 for the season. 
 
The team seemed to lack any real cohesion as a unit from back end to front.  PFC struggled to maintain control of the match and the team defense was clearly disjointed.  It was especially evident in the first half during which the team surrendered Celtic's four goals. 
 
The lone goal in the second half was the result of a penalty kick taken confidently by Rob Pikula.  The goal is the second in as many games for Pikula, who has been the only Pistola to register on the season so far. 
 
PFC's determination carried over from game one seemed to rekindle by the second half.  While increasing their level of play and intensity on the pitch, the Pistolas also exerted some frustration.  Although no cards were issued, the referee gave stern warnings to players for physical play and language. 
 
Historically, the PFC  franchise has been one that comes together through adversity.  If history has taught the PFC  franchise anything, this past game and the emotions displayed can only be beneficial towards sparking the team's will to become a solid and cohesive unit. 

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

MARKHAMP.F.C. kicked off their 2010 campaign this past Sunday in style against Tom's 76ers with a 1-0 win.  The game was a debut for a slew of new Pistolas and the return of many veterans, including Jason Shumski who, after a one-year hiatus due to injury, rejoined the team. 

 

For the spectators and players alike, the contest was one whereby the scoring chances were few and far between for both teams. It can be expected that, for a season opener, some jitters and 'scrambly' play has become the norm. That said, given one glorious scoring opportunity midway through the second half, Rob Pikula made no mistake in beating the keeper with a low strike which eventually accounted for the lone goal of the match. 

 

It must be said that, although the scoring chances were few, the 76ers could lay claim to the majority of them.  When chances did arise, keeper Mark Cinarari was rock solid in thwarting each attempt.

 

The takeaway from this game was something that past PFC teams have not seen in their short history.  A strong focus on team defense, playing from their strength in goal, rather than relying heavily on their keeper and pushing too many forward. In the past, Cinarari has been expected to bail out one too many misguided attacks which has proven to be a formula for disaster. PFC success this season will undoubtedly come from strong defensive play first, coupled with opportunistic scoring. 

 

Another surprise was the work of injured PFC striker and team President, Romerinho.  A commitment to frequent substitutions, which has long been a crutch for this franchise, was clearly evident this past Sunday and bodes well for the team going forward.

 

A solid start to the ever-growing hopes of a comeback season for the franchise.


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