OMAHA AND DENVER BATTLE IT OUT, CRUNCH BEAT OHIO EXTREME: THE WEEK THAT WAS 3/17

Omaha Kings Secure Win Against Colorado Bucks in Intense Indoor Soccer Match

The Omaha Kings emerged victorious in a closely contested indoor soccer match Saturday night, defeating the Colorado Bucks with a final score of 11-8. Throughout the game, the lead alternated between the two teams, with neither able to gain a significant advantage.

The match began with an early goal from the Colorado Bucks' Josh Thompson, quickly equalized by Leonides Mejia of the Omaha Kings, bringing the score to 1-1. The Kings then took the lead with goals from Oumar Sissoko and Bernardo Torres. Ben Gaido of the Bucks found the net, and the first quarter ended 3-2 with Omaha leading. 

In the second quarter, Josh Thompson and Josue Jimenez of the Bucks scored back-to-back goals to put the Bucks up 4-3 at the half.

The third quarter continued the back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging goals. David Panter and Sissoko scored for the Kings, while Mario Leon and Taz Badawi found the net for the Colorado Bucks, leaving the score at 5-6 Colorado.

The fourth quarter began with Panter of the Omaha Kings scoring to level the match at 6-6. However, the Bucks quickly regained the lead with a goal from Badawi, making it 6-7 in their favor.

The Kings responded swiftly, as Carlos Angulo found the net to equalize once again, tying the score at 7-7. The momentum swung back in favor of the Kings when Andy Rodriguez scored to put them ahead 8-7. However, the Colorado Bucks fought back, with Jimenez scoring to level the score at 8-8.

As the clock wound down, Rodriguez struck again to put his team ahead 9-8, followed by goals from Matu Chol and Sissoko in the dying minutes, securing the Kings' 11-8 win. 

Cleveland Crunch Secures Victory Against Ohio Extreme

The Cleveland Crunch secured a victory against the Ohio Extreme, maintaining first place in the MLIS league standings following their match on Saturday night. The game commenced with a strong start from the Crunch, as players like Ryan Minick, Tom Beck, Kevin Blackwood and Parker Csiszar scored early goals. 

As the game progressed, the Crunch continued to extend their lead with goals from Admir Suljevic, MaCain Spragling, Beck and Csiszar. Although the Extreme managed to get on the scoreboard with goals from Zach Davis, Rodolfo Angeles, Hazem Sobhy, Ian Richey and Noah Svanberg the Crunch remained in control, leading 11-4 at halftime.

In the second half, the Crunch saw goals from various players. Despite the Extreme’s efforts, the Crunch solidified the win, and Suljevic was named the MetroHealth Man of the Match.