Results & Recaps

Haugesund 0 – 0 Rosenborg [M]

I never know what to say about goalless draws…good on ya for trying, I guess?

Dundee FC 0 – 5 Ross County

Well that shut me up quick. County buried their bottom of the table rivals, with Regan Charles Cook continuing to explode into form, and an absolute blast from Joseph Hungbo making all the highlight reels. It was County’s first win of the campaign, and not a moment too soon.

Vancouver Whitecaps 2 – 1 Minnesota United

The loss dropped the Loons below the playoff line during competitive season for the first time in 3 years. There’s plenty of blame to go around: Tyler Miller looks exhausted, Michael Boxall had an uncharacteristic lapse, the midfield plan of “Bebelo or bust” continues to run dry.

Alebrijes 0 – 0 Atalante

It’s rough when a goalless draw feels like an accomplishment. But…here we are.

Freiburg 3 – 1 Greuther Furth [M]

It’s not been easy for Gruether in their maiden Bundesliga campaign. They didn’t have much chance in this one, Freiburg took advantage of each mistake and cruised to a home victory behind Woo Yong Jeong, Lucas Holer, and Vincent Grifo’s great showing (both on offense and defense).

https://youtu.be/lUlY6abKVDc

Rosenborg 1 – 3 Lillestrom SK [M]

An early goal came completely undone as LSK manhandled Rosenborg in the second half. Normally reliable Goalie Andre Hansen had one of his worst matches of the year and Rosenborg has to start figuring out their plan for the final month of their campaign.

Caen 0 – 1 Grenoble [M]

Adrien Monfray managed both his usual solid defensive showing as well as a decisive goal on the cusp of half time. But this match had the clear cut benefit of a strong Grenoble game plan, blasting the box with crosses and wearing down Caen’s defense until Yoric Ravet found Monfray for the winner.

Ross County v. Hibernian

A covid outbreak in the Hibernian dressing room gave the Staggies an unscheduled break. Thank goodness

Guayaquil City 0 – 1 Emelec [M]

Guyaquil is clearly a beautiful navy blue after Emelec won another Derby match. The potent attack continues to harass all opponents, and Joao Rojas delivered a delightful goal from the set up by Alejandro Cabeza

Hearts of Oak 0 – 0 Legon Cities

A new Ghanaian season started in typical Royals fashion…with a goalless draw. However this one comes with the added perk of doing it against local rivals and regional giants Hearts of Oak. New keeper Eric Ofori Antwi made a major difference in keeping it tight.

Grenoble 4 – 0 Merignac [F]

I’ll always have a soft spot for the fighting Squirrels of Merignac, but let’s give it up for the ladies of Grenoble who utterly dominated their opponents. Andrea Compper got two more goals to boost her tally on the year, and Sherly Jeudy got another as well, while Romane Pilot got a pair of assists.

Vozdovac 1 – 1 TSC Backa Topola

Nikola Vujnovic continues to do as much as any one man CAN do to make the Dragons relevant in Serbia’s duopoly of a league (heck, even within Belgrade). He’s been in great form and blasted home another strong break away goal here. But help at either end of the pitch sure would help.

Minnesota United 2 – 1 Sporting Kansas City

While I helped you boys get ready for Halloween (or rather, while I helped Spiderman and a Dragon gather candy) the Loons wrapped up their home season. As has become tradition, they sent a dozen shots towards goal but only barely eked out a win. Franco Frangapane got the honors of inciting what will (barring a shocking turn of events) be the last Wonderwall of the year.

News & Notes

The Days are long…oh so very long…

Your mom is in the thick of concert season, my colleagues are waylaid with injuries and covid quarantines and we also have to do all the things for you boys. Knowing that if/when you read this, this time will be long gone, I hope you know that before we do anything else in the day, we marvel at the joy of just hearing you play, sing, laugh and be silly. (We would also really appreciate it if you’d save silliness for before and after we change clothes)

Yet the years are short…

It’s officially November which means many more teams are about to start their season break. Alebrijes watch will mercifully end this next week, and the Griz will either start cramming for finals or await their spot in the final tournament. The Loons need some help to make the playoffs, but Rosenborg’s two sides and Emelec will keep vying for position in our family table (more to come on that). It’s strange but true, it’s all coming together sooner than you think.

Players of the Weeks

There are many strikers in great form of late, but let’s turn the clock back and shout out Regan Charles Cook, who has been a treat to watch for Ross County and has buoyed the Staggies as they fight for their Premiership status in Scotland.

Standings Update

Rosenborg missed a great chance with Montana idle to gain ground in the race for the MacKenzie Cup, the two lackluster showings let the Griz grow their lead without even stepping on the field. Meanwhile, Grenoble’s sweep vaulted them up three spots and gave them a positive goal differential again.

Team	W	D	L	PPG	GFA	GAA
University of Montana	20	1	7	2.18	1.6	0.7
Rosenborg BK	35	6	13	2.06	2.3	1.2
Emelec	25	10	12	1.81	1.6	1.2
Freiburg	21	9	17	1.53	1.7	1.5
Grenoble	19	10	16	1.49	1.2	1.1
Punjab FC–b	7	4	6	1.47	1.2	0.9
Minnesota United	13	9	11	1.45	1.2	1.2
Legon Cities	11	7	11	1.38	1.1	1.0
FK Vozdovac	11	9	13	1.28	1.1	1.4
Ross County	11	5	18	1.12	1.3	1.5
Alebrijes	5	13	12	0.94	1.1	1.7

What’s Next

Wednesday, November 3rd

Ross County v. Hibernian

Alebrijes v. Correcaminos

Thursday, November 4th

Friday, November 5th

Montana Grizzlies v. Sacramento State

Saturday, November 6th

*HAPPY SECOND BIRTHDAY OWEN!*

Bayern Munich v. Freiburg [M]

Legon Cities v. Real Tamale

Vozdovac v. Cukaricki

Brann v. Rosenborg [M]

Grenoble v. Dunkerke [M]

Sunday, November 7th

Kolbotn v. Rosenborg [F]

Nice v. Grenoble Foot [F]

Rangers v Ross County

Turbine Potsdam v. SC Freiburg

*Big Sky Conference Championship*

Emelec v. Mushuc Runa [M]

LA Galaxy v. Minnesota United

Monday, November 8th

Tuesday, November 9th

Cancun FC v. Alebrijes