by:BTF
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
| *written by Director / Player Davidinho* Going into the season, the Markham Soccer Club introduced a radical playoff format, known by some as a "three tiered system". Basically, the eighteen league teams in play would be divided into three groups of 6, based on season record, as follows: Group A: Teams ranked 1 - 6 Group B: Teams ranked 7 - 12 Group C: Teams ranked 13 - 18 Each group would engage in a respective playoffs, resulting in the emergence of three eventual Group Winners. It goes without saying that the winner of Group A would undoubtedly (and rightfully so) earn the moniker of 2009 League Champion. However, lesser ranked teams are still afforded the opportunity to 'win' their group and salvage an otherwise disappointing season. One of the teams in search of both would be, without question, the 2009 Pistolas F.C. PFC finds themselves locked in on the 13th spot, unable to catch a team or be caught in the standings. As outlined, the 13th spot would equate to the top seed of Group C. But this upcoming and final regular season game, in all relative fairness, should not be taken lightly. This Sunday, PFC matches up against the 14th seed Inter Selects, who are trying to fend off teams to retain their place in the standings. This matchup may well serve as a preview to the Group C finale to be played several weeks from now. PFC has been given an opportunity to set aside the tumultuous season, filled with more downs than ups, and earnestly pursue winning Group 'C'. That said, the team will undoubtedly have to dig deep to find the heart and conviction to make it happen. In the grand scheme of PFC, the relative success of winning Group 'C' could act as a spiritual springboard into the offseason, giving the organization and players an accomplishment, albeit not the one they sought going into 2009, to carry into the 2010 season with renewed hope. |
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