Sarnia Produce
vs. Paddy Flaherty's (League Action) Thursday
August 26th.
After a short lay-off,
Sarnia Produce returned to the pitch to face a
familiar opponent in Paddy Flaherty's. The two
teams have had some dramatic battles facing each
other for the fourth time in the last three weeks.
The game was of utmost importance to the Azzurri as
they are close to capturing the 2010 League title.
As in previous games,
both benches were filled at the KO, with plenty of
substitutes for the duration. Feisty play ensued as
both squads held firm on the pitch. In the 65th min.
of play, Gus Tsaprailis opened the scoring for
Produce with a strike from 40 yards out. The
Paddy's keeper was caught out of position as the
lofted ball found its way over his stretched hands,
into the back of the net. At the close of the half
it was Sarnia Produce 1 - Paddy Flaherty's 0.
The Azzurri stepped up
the pace in the opening of the second half.
Persistence paid off with Produce striker Dino
DeCarolis forcing a turnover deep in the Paddy's
end. He quickly picked up the loose ball and
charged the goal on a breakaway, placing the perfect
shot into the bottom left corner of the net. The
two goal lead was all that was required as the
Azzurri defense closed out game denying any good
scoring opportunities for Paddy's. Olindo DeSena
Jr. posted the shutout for Sarnia Produce. Final
score - Sarnia Produce Azzurri 2 - Paddy Flaherty's
0 .