Recaps
Atletico Morelia 2 – 1 Alebrijes
Alebrijes’ up and down form continued as, Julio Cruz made an impact within 2 minutes of coming on in the second half, but couldn’t get the win.
Ross County 0 – 1 Aberdeen
It’s been rough going for County this year, but that shouldn’t fall on the defense. Alex Iacovitti, Jack Baldwin and Keith Watson have created the strongest back line outside of Glasgow (and the dominant Old Firm). But their attack has been worse than everyone except Kilmarnock). They are 20 goals off of their total last year (and clearly miss Charles Regan Cook)
RB Leipzig 0 – 1 SC Freiburg (F-Cup)
It’s another Cup final for Freiburg, this one coming thanks to a victory over corporate rival RB Leipzig. It was a tense affair going all the way to the sixth minute of stoppage time, when Hasret Kayici (who else) got on the right end of a great volley to net the winner that sends die Frauen to the finals.
Rosenborg BK 1 – 0 Roa (F)
Emilie Joramo scored early for win. That should complete the defensive midfielder’s allotment for the year, but when it nets three points it was clearly well timed.
Minnesota 1 – 2 Orlando (M)
The Loons couldn’t seem to convert on their opportunities, but had great chances. On a normal day Bongokhule Hlongwane’s wild man unleashed style shoulda woulda given the Loons 2 goals. But news is rarely about what coulda happened, and as Orlando actually did get the goals that’s all that counts.
Punjab FC 1 – 0 Sreenidi Deccan (Cup)
Punjab finally got some points in the cup, came against their fellow I-Leaguers, and unfortunately after they were eliminated. It is some consolation for Punjab to get a win in the Super Cup, even if it leaves them finishing bottom of their group, it came against their old rivals in Delhi. If we learned anything from this tournament, it’s that the Warriors have some work to do before the ISL campaign starts up in the fall. (I’m still not sure if coach Staikos Vergetis’ more defensive plan is the way to go to limit opponents, or if the best defense is a good offense)
Werder Bremen 1 – 2 Freiburg (M)
Bremen looked best during the first half but Lucas Holer and Roland Sallai were a great combo returning the benefits to one another to get the win.
Legon Cities 2 – 0 Kotoku Royals
Michael Otou’s brace against bottom of the table Royals was very valuable. (Teams 13-17 are all tied at 31 point, two of the five will be relegated…hopefully not our Royals)
Molde 1 – 1 Rosenborg (M)
Rosenborg’s best period of pressure led to an own goal and the required work for a draw.
Olympique Marseille 1 – 3 Grenoble Foot (F)
A win. On the road. Against a prestige club like Marseille. Wowza, when the ladies of Grenoble come back, they come all the way back! A double for Jade Decilap was instrumental in the result.
Emelec 1 – 2 El Nacional (M)
It remains the Miller Bolanos show in Emelec, as in, why can’t we do anything without Miller Bolanos? The talismanic midfielder’s absence was palpable again, as Los Bombillos had plenty of possession but couldn’t seem to do much with it after Jose Cevallos scored in the early going.
Grenoble 0 – 2 Saint-Etienne (M)
It was a good but not really outstanding effort for Grenoble in the shirt sponsor Derby. But the pictures of the game looked like a lot of fun
Alebrijes 1 – 0 Pumas Tabasco
Julio Caesar Cruz was the man of the night, scoring his sixth of the campaign on what can best be described as a goal by default and keeping Oaxaca in the thick of the mid table tussle.
Asane 0 – 3 Rosenborg (F)
In their second match of the week, the Troll ladies (which is a nickname I will keep using no matter that I’m the only one using it) continued their perfect start to the season. The veterans Cesilie Andreassen and Synne Hansen both scored
News & Notes
Blakstad’s Back in the Ice and Snow
Blog favorite Julie Blakstad‘s time in Manchester has been generally strong. She seems to score at every opportunity, but there are plenty of talents to employ at one of the world’s biggest clubs. So rather than giving her a richly deserved role, Julie has been loaned out to Swedish side BK Häcken. Obviously, we’d have preferred a return to the black and white of Trondheim, but if Julie’s happy, we’re happy.
Player of the Week
With multiple braces we could open an orthodonture clinic (ba-dum CHING!!). But the player who made us smile the most has to be Jade Decilap who has helped Grenoble’s Mesdames get back on track AND boasts far more swag than I do.
Standings
Punjab nearly got back to the top spot on their own skills with their win of Deccan, but if we’ve learned one thing in these last years it’s to NEVER bet against the women of Rosenborg. Meawhile, Emelec’s slide continues, without Miller Bolanos they seeem to be bereft…not unlike my heart
| Team | W | D | L | PPG | GFA | GAA |
| Rosenborg | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2.29 | 1.43 | 0.29 |
| Punjab | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2.24 | 2.29 | 0.94 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1.57 | 1.14 | 1.00 |
| Grenoble | 11 | 4 | 12 | 1.37 | 1.00 | 1.19 |
| Emelec | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.43 |
| Freiburg | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1.28 | 1.12 | 1.56 |
| Legon Cities | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1.18 | 1.06 | 1.06 |
| Alebrijes | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1.18 | 1.41 | 1.35 |
| Ross County | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 1.14 |
| Vozdovac | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 1.82 |
| Montana–b | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
b–Team is between seasons
What’s Next
Thursday, April 20th
Emelec v. Huracan (M-South American Cup)
Friday, April 21st
Karela United v. Legon Cities
Saturday, April 22nd
Bayern Munchen v. SC Freiburg (F)
Hearts v. Ross County
Rosenborg BK v. LSK Kvinner (F)
Seattle Sounders v. Minnesota (M)
Sunday, April 23rd
Freiburg v. Schalke 04 (M)
Legon Cities v. Kotoku Royals
Rosenborg v. Sandefjord (M)
Musuc Runa v Emelec (M)
Grenoble Foot v. Clermont Foot (F)
Monday, April 24th
Bordeaux v. Grenoble (M)
Tuesday, April 25t
Detroit City FC v. Minnesota United (M-Cup)
Wednesday, April 26th
Legon Cities v. Accra Lions
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