Scores
Rosenborg BK 1 – 0 Kolboltn [W-Cup]
In a quick break before the biggest game of the season against Valerenga, the troll girls, found a way to snatch a valuable win. It took until a late corner kick for them to find the goal, courtesy of a Kristine Minde header. The squad is already set for the quarterfinal against fellow Toppserien titans, LSK in early November.
Turbine Potsdam 3- 0 SC Freiburg [W]
Meanwhile, in Germany, Freiburg was overwhelmed by Potsdam. A total team effort left the lady Griffins labored and a little lost before the weekend’s big clash against German Giants Wolfsburg.
Montrose 3 – 4 Ross County [Cup–PKs]
Ross County’s offense sprang to life only to see their defense shrivel like a sheep’s stomach in the oven. Despite racing out to a three goal lead, they were pushed to the limit until a sterling PK performance got them the win.
Mineros 1 – 0 Alebrijes de Oaxaca
Did you know that Oaxaca is home to some of the oldest structures in all of Mexico, they even excavated a mountain for a new settlement atop of what is now Mount Alban. They even used it to do astronomy. So, Alex, they have a great environment you’d love. See, losing a soccer game [again] isn’t nearly as important as that cool stuff.
SC Freiburg 1 – 1 VfL Wolfsburg [W]
Might Wolfsburg hadn’t dropped a point since late August when they fell in the Women’s Champions League Final. They’d beaten Freiburg the last three times by a combined 18-2. But one late Hasret Kayicki header was all it took to save a thrilling point for the last griffins.
Grenoble Foot 1 – 1 Olympique Marseille
After losing 3-1 to Nice last weekend a match against one of France’s biggest names might have been doomed. But a second half equalizer by Andrea Compper and a crucial penalty save by Julie Perrodin saved the point, with Perrodin’s performance serving some extra-special saves for Les Grenobloises.
Alebrijes 1 – 0 Venados
Great day in the morning Oaxaca won a game. Daniel Cisneros capitalized on a rebound to end a 394 minute goal-less streak. That was enough as Alebrijes leaned on Angel Alonso to stop Venados constant atacks, and they held on for the team’s first point in five matches. It’s a feast or famine schedule from here, with two games against struggling sides, one against a mid-table crew, and one match a piece against the top 3 teams.
Dallas v. Minnesota United
Postponed
Ross County 2 – 1 Arbroath [Cup]
Falling behind, to a lower league team, at home, isn’t ideal. But like so many other teams this week (including themselves), the Staggies were able to do what had to be done to get the win. In particular, Ross Stewart delivered both a header and a penalty winner to boost County to top of their Cup division.
News & Notes
COVID catches Loons
With all the safeties and protocols surrounding sports at the moment, you’d be forgiven for thinking the global pandemic is under control. Nope.
Minnesota United is the first of our eleven teams to have someone test positive. In fact they had two. And so their match in Dallas, their training, and all gatherings are on hold. Come on you Loons, Get Well Soon!!
Return of the Royals
With about a month until the Ghanaian premier league kicks off again, Legon Cities has returned to training for year two. The squad has a few additions, and will be playing this year on the grounds of University of Ghana (koohhhhh Ghana!)
Player of the Week
In a week where it was a matter of inches, let’s acknowledge someone who had to be inch perfect to keep their team in the clear. Sadly, with no statistics we have to base our evaluation totally on the eye test, and as our eyesight isn’t every good we’re going to play it safe and split the award between Julie Perrodin of Grenoble, and Angel Alonso of Oaxaca.
What’s Next
Wednesday, October 14th
7:00 Minnesota United v. Chicago Fire
Thursday, October 15th
7:00 Correcaminos v. Alebrijes
Friday, October 16th
Saturday, October 17th
8:30 SC Freiburg v. Werde Bremen [M]
9:00 Ross County v. Hibernian
12:00 Amiens v. Grenoble [M]
1:00 FK Vozdovac v. FK Spartak Subotica
Sunday, October 18th
7:00 Eintracht Frankfurt v. SC Freiburg [W]
9:00 Valerenga v. Rosenborg BK [W]
11:00 Kristiansund v. Rosenborg BK [M]
7:00 Minnesota United v. Houston Dynamo
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