BSC International

Some games just leave everyone with a bitter taste in their mouth, and this was no exception.

BSC International squared off on Wednesday night at Fort Niagara against Queenston FC, who they firmly beat 3-0 last Sunday at Delaware Park.

Leading up to the game, phone calls were being made throughout to find the whereabouts of all the BSC International players. Soon before kickoff it was determined that a car with 5 players was stuck on the Grand Island Bridge thanks to traffic from a stalled out car (rumor has it the car belonged to a Paul Welker, but that is not confirmed).

As the rest of the BSC Inter crew arrived, it was evident they were going to start with only 8 players, and with our fourth string keeper in net. Pleas to the referee went unheeded as the whistle blew and the game was sent underway.

BSC came out and defended admirably with only 7 field players, playing in the much defensive 4-2.5-.5 as Queenston attacked early and often. BSC International actually had 2 quality opportunities on goal, as Marc ‘Spanish’ Campillo couldn’t convert on a 30 yard shot which was horribly mishandled by the Queenston keeper and Ryan Knapp took a chance from 18 yards and harmlessly shot the ball into the keeper’s hands.

Queenston opened the scoring early in the first half with a goal as their forward walked in after several short passes and beat Deeniho to the left side. Soon after, Queenston tallied their second goal as their forward zig-zagged his way through a tired BSC midfield and defense and slotted the ball into the side of the net.

25 minutes into the half, the troops arrived and BSC were set to full strength. The game took a large turn as BSC controlled the midfield and pressured the Queenston defense, who looked shaky at best. Ken Gibson had a spectacular header going into the net saved by the Queenston keeper at the last second.

However, Queenston scored their third goal of the half on a swift counterattack just before halftime.

The second half was all BSC International, as they came out and attacked with everything they had. The Queenston goal was peppered with shots from all angles and finally the hardwork paid off as Ryan Knapp tallied his 2nd goal of the season. A corner kick was sent into the box from Joao Moreira and flicked on to Knapp from Pat Callocchia. The ball fell to Knapp’s feet and was put into the side netting.

BSC continued the pressure, with Ryan Wolfrom leading the attack out of the midfield. His strong play at center midfield enabled the outside wingers to pressure and gave the forwards plenty of opportunities to create chances upfront.

Knapp would soon score his second goal of the evening after the Queenston left back mishit a ball which fell to Knapp’s feet outside of the 18 yard box. Knapp fought past the defender and put the ball to the shortside of the net, making the game 3-2 with over 20 minutes still to play.

The rest of the game was a flurry of BSC opportunities as everyone pushed up looking for the third goal. Ryan Wolfrom struck a diving header just wide of the Queenston net after a pin-point cross from Hector Garrido, who had a great game for BSC on the night.

Nick Wydro, arriving just at the beginning of the Second Half in team approved shirt and tie, played brilliantly, stopping 2 Queenston breakaways to keep a clean sheet in the second. Pat Callocchia also contributed to the cause, sliding in and stopping what looked to be a sure Queenston goal.

The game was slowed down by a pitch that would have been fit for an African jungle had it been on the right continent. Strong play was shown by both sides and had BSC came with the full 11 at the start of 90 minutes, it was clear who would have been the victor.

BSC International are still 1-0-1 on the season in the league, and are winless in their last 3 Tehel Cup matchups, dating back to 2006.

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