The Evendale Futbol Club: Great Turnout ~ Next Match on Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

June 19, 2015

Great Turnout ~ Next Match on Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Perfect weather and great turnout last week, as 28-30 players participated in the weekly Evendale FC Pickup match. Highlights of the match included a blast from distance by Ben T. passed the outstretched arm of Steve, a nice touch pass and finish between Josh and Em, and a rocket from, well, Rocket. Sven added some high quality keeper play in the second half, stopping just about everything that got through his not-always stingy defense. We wrapped up with a well-placed corner and textbook finish, capping off a fun and balance match.

The next match is tomorrow, Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. Check the weather and website for any cancellations, and I will get an email out if necessary, but the rule (as always) is that the match is ON unless cancelled.

Please post a comment below and indicate whether you are in or out this week.

Jogo bonito.

5 comments:

AJ said...: AJ is IN (with Emmie as well).; June 19, 2015
dan f. said...: is a maybe and Ryan should be there.; June 19, 2015
Peter Tanaka said...: Pete is in +3; June 19, 2015
Howie G said...: Howie and Kyle will be there; June 19, 2015
Anonymous said...: Matt G. will be there.; June 19, 2015

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The Evendale FC Rules

The Evendale FC is a co-ed, weekly RECREATIONAL pickup soccer match, intended for adults who want to enjoy a reasonably "competitive" game for fun and exercise. There are dozens of competitive soccer leagues in town (indoor and outdoor) ... this is not one of them. We strictly enforce the following rules, which are designed and intended to reduce and prevent injuries to our players:

1. No Slide Tackling. There is no slide tackling of any kind, from any directions. Stay on your feet at all times.

2. No Challenges from Behind. Players must be "goalside" of the player in possession of the ball before they can play defense or challenge for possession of the ball. In other words, once beaten, you must outrun the player in possession of the ball AND get goalside again before you can play defense. It is ALWAYS more important to avoid injury than to prevent a goal.

3. Caution on 50/50 Balls. If you and an opponent are running at the same ball in open space, BOTH players are expected to use caution and slow enough to avoid a collision. It is ALWAYS more important to avoid a collision than win possession of the ball.

4. No Charging the Keeper. Both players and keepers must use caution to avoid a collision, with priority given to keepers fairly calling players off of the ball. It is ALWAYS more important to avoid injury than to score a goal.

5. Fair Substitutions. Whenever there are subs waiting to play, please be courteous and take your fair turn to sub out. Subs should rotate back in every 10 minutes. The same is true with the keeper position. Please take your fair turn at the keeper position, when needed, except for Steve B., who is prohibited from playing keeper.