97th Challenge Cup
October 9, 2009 in Wallingford
All the SCC Challenges
37th Challenge classico.



Wallingford, Conn.

As the old joke goes, the Group Stage of
Cup 97 could have been renamed "Ligue 1":
that was the most of goals scored in a
game..
The players struggled finding the net and,
despite a discrete production of scoring
chances (see video), their attacks looked as
anemic as Red Sox's offense in ALDS (.131
avg in Game 1 & 2).
Massimo, who was defeated by Miguel in a
-guess- low scoring, tiebreaking shootout
series, was at the end, and quite luckly, the
only one to break the one-goal wall.
In the semifinal, he scored with a fortunate
shot that sent the ball under Rick's goalie.
In the final, a failed stealing attempt by
Miguel gave him the go-ahead flag, and with
the last flick of the match he clinched
milestone 70th title.
Participants:

  1. Miguel Marques
  2. Rick Marques
  3. Massimo Conturso
RESULTS

Group Stage

Miguel 1-0 Rick
Rick 0-1 Massimo
Massimo 0-0 Miguel
(1-2 after tiebreaking shootouts)


Semifinal playoff

Rick 1-2 Massimo


Final

Miguel 1-2 Massimo