Scores
Legon Cities 2 – 1 Uncle T United [Cup]
It took a little bit, but the Royals took the win at home over Uncle T. Richmond Antwi had to shoulder the load with both strong runs and a booming shot from outside the box in order to overcome the lower tier side. But a win’s a win and progress is progress. And HEY! Asamoah Gyan was on the pitch for 30 whole minutes!
Deportiva Cuenca 6 – 0 Emelec [F]
This would be one of those times I’m ok NOT seeing highlights. Oof…
Arna-Bjornar 0 – 2 Rosenborg [F]
Rosenborg’s ladies’ side remains defensively perfect this season and unbeaten in their entire league history. Again Lisa Marie Utland and Julie Blakstad drove the attack but credit also goes to Kristine Nøstmo on her third straight shutout.
SC Freiburg 5 – 0 Meppen [F]
Meppen needed a win to have a chance at avoiding relegation. Freiburg did not oblige. the onslaught started quickly with Janina Minge. Rebecca Knaak, Sandra Starke, and Marie Muller, quickly followed and Meppen’s hopes were truly dashed
Legon Cities 1 – 0 Inter Allies
The Royals have finally found their form, winning their third straight this time courtesy of Cephas Doku’s looping header, didn’t hurt that Inter Allies is sitting at the bottom of the table, but they all get you three points. We saw the return of Fatua Duda in replacing Sylvester Sackey after an ugly injury early on in the match. Duda’s return was…adventurous…but effective none the less.
News & Notes
Minnesota Grows the Game
There will be a new team in our community next spring, as Minnesota welcomes a pre-professional women’s league. The team will be led by a women’s ownership group, and aim to create an inclusive and equitable organization. It will not officially be linked to Minnesota United, but as we want to include the top talents in the local areas around each side, we’ll be happy to include them in next year’s boot room. (Even more so if they look to the west and see just how awesome University of Montana players are….dare we dream of a Mimi Eiden Homecoming?!?)
International Affairs Update
While most of our teams are out of action, we can bring a few updates from a few players who saw the field in international matches this week.
Asian World Cup Qualifiers
Kiran Limbu Chempjong pitched a shutout against Taiwan (unless you’re a foolish autocratic Winnie the Pooh look a like, in which case he did it to “Chinese Taipei”). But he ceded 3 goals to Jordan. So…a mixed bag as befits Nepal’s standing in Asia.
Chang Hoon Kwon had a stellar showing in South Koreas win over Turkmenistan. A goal an assist and a heap of great passes made him man of the match.
North American World Cup Qualifiers
Dayne St. Clair kept a clean sheet in another drubbing for the Canucks (It did help that opponents Aruba didn’t get a shot off).
South American CopaAmerica
In the last tune up qualifiers before the Copa America neither Pedro Ortiz nor Dixon Arroyo saw the field.
European Euro Championships
Most Euro teams are in their final tune ups for the big tournament, but Kristoffer Zacharriassen did make his debut for Norway’s national team in a match with no impact on anything. Hopefully he can influence events a littl emore soon. Meanwhile Jakku Raitalta turned in a good showing in a discouraging loss for Finland (dropping to lowly Estonia isn’t going to boost much confidence, I’m afraid). Jan Gregus and Phillip Leinhart battled to a draw in Austria and Slovakia’s warm up. Meanwhile Christian Gunter was a substitute for Germany in both of their games, while Ermedin Demirovic was wrapped up without a shot on goal in Bosnia’s match with Denmark,
Player of the Week
We are unabashed Rosenborg fans here, and as Lisa-Marie Utland continues the thrilling showings of excellent and dominant performances by Troll Jenta attackers. She’s been in superb form to start the season, and she is our player of the week (shown here hoisting long time Boot Room Fav Julie Blakstad up for a hug)
Standings Update
Freiburg’s women’s side took their season bow this week, putting another team in the clubhouse for the time being. More substantially, Rosenborg continues their quest to repeat as champions closing the gap on the Griz at the top of the standings and Legon Cities leaps up again to fourth place
| Team | W | D | L | PPG | GFA | GAA |
| University of Montana–b | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Rosenborg BK | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Emelec | 14 | 5 | 7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Legon Cities–b | 10 | 5 | 7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Grenoble Foot-b | 10 | 7 | 8 | 1.48 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Punjab FC–b | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1.47 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Freiburg–b | 12 | 4 | 13 | 1.38 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Ross County–b | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1.37 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Alebrijes-b | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1.12 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| FK Vozdovac–b | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1.05 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Minnesota United | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.00 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
b–Team is between seasons
What’s Next
Wednesday, June 9th
Thursday, June 10th
Friday, June 11th
Saturday, June 12th
Emelec v. Barcelona SC [F]
Sunday, June 13th
Karela United v. Legon Cities FC
Stromsogodset v. Rosenborg BK [M]
MacKenzie's Boot Room 