It was a good weekend for the Boys in Black as both Barra Brava FC Premier and Barra Brava FC Select not only crushed the opposition’s hopes and dreams, but also managed to keep clean sheets in the process!

It was a fantastic team effort from the Premier boys from start to finish as they all seemed to have something to prove after last week’s disappointing loss.  While still far from perfect, most experts agree that Barra Brava FC Premier had its best performance yet in a 4-0 thrashing of the Cavalier Conquistadores.  For most of the season, finishing has been a major issue.  But on Saturday, we were able to not only create, but also convert a number of chances while limiting the other team to just a few shots on goal.  It all got started in the first half when Sergio Soria found himself isolated on the left wing with the ball at his foot.  After embarrassing the defender and cutting back across the field, he was able to find Ja Hudson A.K.A “The Lord of Bishop-McNamara” who made absolutely no mistake about his 20 yard shot in the lower far corner of the goal. 

Second half fortunes turned even more in our favor as we were able to dominate a vast majority of the play.  Some call it the “beautiful game,” but personally, I call it “kicking ass.”  I don’t think the result was ever in question as our own Sonny Rajlawat scored a goal off a beautiful assist from the opposing goalkeeper, Fernando “Mr. Automatic” Sattori converted another penalty kick for a goal, and Ja “Embarrasses Fools for Fun” Hudson assisted Rajlawat for his second goal of the game.  The 4-0 result leaves Barra Brava FC Premier in a tie for 1^st place in the division.

Meanwhile, the Select boys continued their nasty habit of shutting out their opponents with a convincing 2-0 victory over the World Bistro Guys.  Newcomer Luis Rivera led the way with two stellar goals while the defense held strong and spared stand-in goalkeeper, Carlos Tarabillo, from having to test his make-shift goalkeeping skills.

So, in light of that, this should all be obvious but here are this week’s fines as handed down by the always fair and balanced Barra Brava FC Disciplinary Committee:

Jahleel Hudson’s Ass – I know.  Sometimes it isn’t fair.  While we all are but mere subjects of your kingdom, sir, the Committee sees fit to fine your ass 5 full beers for getting in the way of Will Clearman’s blistering second half shot which slow-motion replay confirms was sure to rip the back of the net.  We defenders don’t get too many of these opportunities to score, you know?

Ouadie Benyoussef – tsk, tsk…what can I say?  Only you, my friend, would have the cojones to not only tell the ref to “f%&k off” while already sitting on a yellow card, but to also confront the officials after the game to argue your resulting sending off.  Smart?  No.  Funny as hell?  Absolutely yes!   Let’s see…how does a Whiskey Ginger and a high five sound?

Carlos “Me duele la pierna” Tarabillo – Welcome back, amigo.  Yes, we are proud of you for getting a clean sheet as a stand-in for GK Dan Zagoren.  But we must fine you one chalupa…do not ask “why?”  Ask “why not?”

Nano” Sattori – Definitely owes a beer for achieving the all-time highest goals-to-work ratio in the world of men’s pub league soccer.  After absolutely skinning those two defenders, getting the crap knocked out of me, doing multiple somersaults in the air and drawing a penalty, all I can remember as I laid on the ground, artificial turf stuck in my teeth while trying to resuscitate my respiratory functions, was Fernando darting for the spot yelling “F#$k you, rookies.  I take the penalties!!!”  Thanks, Fernando.  I was fine.  Don’t worry about me…it was just a flesh wound.