Club Bad News Bears (3-2-1) vs. Invictus (2-3-0)
July 31, 2011 8:00pm CST
Houston Amateur Sports Park, Field #3
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
If Club Bad News Bears were ever searching for a break in their schedule, tonight is not it. Their opponents, Invictus, might be one of the toughest opponents they have ever faced. Their record this season doesn't accurately display this, but any well prepared opponent of Invictus should not be fooled by their 2-3-0 record. They have an aggressive defense, with a sharp offense to put any game away quickly.
For the Bears, it all comes down to a win tonight to keep them at pace with Pluma Mountain Coffee. A tie or loss will definitely hurt any chances of keeping first place hopes alive.
Although strategy can be a bit hectic against Invictus, the concept should remain the same throughout this season: smart passes and quick defense. The rest will definitely fall into place, as it did the first time these two clubs met this season, resulting in a 4-3 come-from-behind victory for the Bears, who were down 2-0 at the half. A pair of Rachel Ammar goals gave the Bears their first victory against Invictus, as well as giving them their first loss in club history.
Club Bad News Bears are coming off of a heart-breaking 3-1 loss from Pluma Mountain Coffee. Invictus will try to take the momentum into tonight with its 3-0 victory last week over Growling Trout.
Tonight's game will be on the warmer side, with temperatures dropping to 91 degrees by kickoff with partly cloudy skies and a 10% chance or rain. Wind will reach 9mph from the south-southeast.
For the Bears, it all comes down to a win tonight to keep them at pace with Pluma Mountain Coffee. A tie or loss will definitely hurt any chances of keeping first place hopes alive.
Although strategy can be a bit hectic against Invictus, the concept should remain the same throughout this season: smart passes and quick defense. The rest will definitely fall into place, as it did the first time these two clubs met this season, resulting in a 4-3 come-from-behind victory for the Bears, who were down 2-0 at the half. A pair of Rachel Ammar goals gave the Bears their first victory against Invictus, as well as giving them their first loss in club history.
Club Bad News Bears are coming off of a heart-breaking 3-1 loss from Pluma Mountain Coffee. Invictus will try to take the momentum into tonight with its 3-0 victory last week over Growling Trout.
Tonight's game will be on the warmer side, with temperatures dropping to 91 degrees by kickoff with partly cloudy skies and a 10% chance or rain. Wind will reach 9mph from the south-southeast.
Club Bad New Bears:
- Third meeting against Invictus. Last meeting resulted in a 4-3 win at Houston Amateur Sports Park.
- Despite injuries to Juan Sanchez, Irma Sanchez and Marvette Limon-Machala last week, team should be at full strength.
- Fourth game at Houston's Houston Amateur Sports Park, overall record at HASP is 2-1-0 all-time, outscoring their opponents 10-9.
- Keep the strategy and lineup consistent. Introducing any new elements into the game this late into the season will only weaken the team and confuse the players mindset.
FC Happy Meal:
- Third meeting against Club Bad News Bears. Last meeting resulted in a 4-3 loss at Houston Amateur Sports Park.
- Invictus are 1-1-0 at HASP, outscoring their opponents 8-7.
- Solid offense; not afraid to take shots and create plays from long distance.
- Aggressive defense.
Injury Report:
No injuries to report at this time.
Suspension:
No suspensions to report at this time.
Head-to-Head All-Time:
Club Bad News Bears are tied in the series against Invictus with a record of 1-1-0. Last meeting was a 4-3 victory for Club Bad News Bears.
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