CRUNCH MAKES HISTORY; CHICAGO BEATS DENVER IT CLOSE MATCH: THE WEEK THAT WAS 1/7/2024

CRUNCH DEFEATS LIMA

The Cleveland Crunch set a franchise record by scoring the most goals in a match against Ohio Extreme during their home opener on Saturday night. Eager to bounce back from a season-opening loss against Rapid City, the Crunch dominated from the start, with Aidan Bozak leading the scoring with five goals. The team's strong performance, including three players scoring three or more goals, resulted in a victory.

CHICAGO DEFEATS DENVER

In an intense Saturday night showdown, the Colorado Bucks and the Chicago Mustangs delivered an intense match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The final score of 6-5 in favor of Chicago tells only part of the story, as the game witnessed a series of remarkable plays and a constant back-and-forth between the two teams.

The first period saw Colorado taking an early lead with goals from Tomas Tapia and Ventura Dominguez. However, Chicago responded in the second period with Gabriel Jurado's goal, narrowing the gap. Colorado's Tomas Tapia and Bryan Vazquez extended their lead, but Chicago's Ramon Orozco, Alejandro Morales, and Luis Batalla orchestrated a comeback in the third period, tying the score at 4-4. The fourth period showcased Gabriel Jurado's second goal for Chicago, but Josue Jimenez for Colorado quickly answered, resulting in a 5-5 tie. The thrilling overtime concluded with Nestor Dominguez securing the victory for Chicago at 6-5.