HUAC Blue Clinches Playoff Spot With 6-0 Drubbing of Warta
Monday, 26 October 2009 15:27
John Kosmas
HUAC Blue capped off a very successful inaugural season by clinching a playoff spot with their 6-0 victory over CKS Warta on October 4th at College of Du Page. Hellenic United still has one regular season match remaining (v. BH Lillies) to be played on October 7th at Olympic Park in Schaumburg, but their convincing victory over relegated Warta assured the NSL newcomers of second place in the Blue Division.
Hellenic United got on the board early with a strike from Zekail Gezafer in the 5th minute of the match and never looked back. Gezafer notched a second tally later in the half to go along with goals from Alen Smjecanin, Nermin Dautovic, Elias Litos, and goalkeeper David Barszczowski for the final 6-0 scoreline.
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HU Drops Heartbreaker to Jahbat
Monday, 26 October 2009 15:26
John Kosmas
Despite having an advantage in time of possession and scoring opportunities, Hellenic United dropped a 2-1 decision to Jahbat at Pottawottomie Park Septmeber 27th. Hellenic United now finds itself needing a win in one of their last two matches to secure a playoff spot.
Hellenic United got on the board first with a tally from Danilo Acamovic at the ten minute mark. Hellenic United controlled the match for most of the first half with excellent mdifield play, exerting constant pressure on Jahbat's keeper, yet couldn't come up with a second tally.
HU was dealt a serious blow early in the second half when fullback Firas Abraham went down with an ankle injury. Nermin Dautovic was pulled back from midfield into Abraham's fullback spot for shorthanded HU. Jahbat seized the opportunity and went on the offensive, scoring two second half goals (the last with about five minutes to play), both off of set pieces, to come away with a 2-1 victory.
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