Atlantic Isles football club is a friendly club for playing football badly and then discussing just how badly over a drink afterwards. Atlantikoko Uharteak futbol talde bat izan, nazio-anitzeko, futbola jolasten gaizki club eleanitza da eta gero besterik eztabaidatzeko nola gaizki baino gehiago edan ondoren. Islas del Atlántico club de fútbol es un club amistoso para jugar al fútbol mal y luego discutir lo mal y tomar una copa después.
Sunday 30 May 2010
Saturday 29 May 2010
Atlantic Isles v Morocco - shoot out at high noon
The Isles and Morocco meet Sunday 31 May for the chance to progress to the knock-out phase of the tournament. A win for the Atlantic Isles will put them level on points with Morocco and Cameroon.
With all to play for, AIFC are struggling with injuriesand old age while Morocco will be missing players through suspension.
With all to play for, AIFC are struggling with injuries
Friday 28 May 2010
Match report; Cameroon 3 - 0 Atlantic Isles
The Isles went into this game with some expectation of getting a result, following a positive performance against Paraguay.
Lining up with a 4-4-2 formation, Urtzi started in place of Luisan with Dave W, Tim, Alfredo, and Txus remaining as the back for. Antonio, Pedro, Marcos, and Peter were accross the middle, with Lou having a deep role behind Chema.
In blisteringly hot conditions, the game was goalless at half-time, the Isles having the better of the game but not putting away their chances. Midway through the half, Peter was replaced by Amalio, Antonio by Gavin, and Lou with Mike, and Txus by Martin. Unfortunately the heat, tiredness, and pressure began to tell as Cameroon piled forward. Eventually the Isles' goal was breached and as an equaliser was sought, two more late goals were conceded.
So, a 3 - 0 loss was the final score, deeply disappointing in a game that could easily have gone the other way, but such is football. All that remains is to acknowledge the tremendous support given to the team by the many who can out in the heat.
Lining up with a 4-4-2 formation, Urtzi started in place of Luisan with Dave W, Tim, Alfredo, and Txus remaining as the back for. Antonio, Pedro, Marcos, and Peter were accross the middle, with Lou having a deep role behind Chema.
In blisteringly hot conditions, the game was goalless at half-time, the Isles having the better of the game but not putting away their chances. Midway through the half, Peter was replaced by Amalio, Antonio by Gavin, and Lou with Mike, and Txus by Martin. Unfortunately the heat, tiredness, and pressure began to tell as Cameroon piled forward. Eventually the Isles' goal was breached and as an equaliser was sought, two more late goals were conceded.
So, a 3 - 0 loss was the final score, deeply disappointing in a game that could easily have gone the other way, but such is football. All that remains is to acknowledge the tremendous support given to the team by the many who can out in the heat.
Monday 24 May 2010
Great Support
The team would like to say thank you to all who braved the heat to support us at our game against Cameroon. The noise you made gave us great heart and lifted us throughout the game.
Sunday 23 May 2010
Saturday 22 May 2010
Thursday 20 May 2010
The Big Match - Atlantic Islands v Cameroon. Sunday at 6pm
This Sunday at 6pm, the Atlantic Islands take on Cameroon in the crunch game in the group. With both sides possessing a 100% record (played one, lost one) the losing side is definitely out of this year's tournament.
Come and support us at Sarriera Barrio (Auzoa) in Leioa- opposite Solaetxe cerveceria and near Irlandeses School on the road up to the UPV
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Come and support us at Sarriera Barrio (Auzoa) in Leioa- opposite Solaetxe cerveceria and near Irlandeses School on the road up to the UPV
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Wednesday 12 May 2010
Monday 10 May 2010
Match report; Paraguay 2 - Atlantic Isles 0
Despite the daunting task of facing Paraguay, one of the seeded teams, in their first game of the 2010 Mundialito, AIFC went into the game with enthusiasm, confidence, and determination.
Playing a 4-2-3-1, The team consisted of Luisan in goal, the back four of Dave D, Tim, Alfredo, and Txus, Pedro and Darragh as pivots, Pete Lou and Lucas as the creative force, with Chema the battering ram up front.
Having managed to avoid the normal concession of an early goal, the boys in blue were undone by an excellent goal by the Paraguayan playmaker midway through the first half. By this time, Darragh had already succumbed to be replaced by Antonio. Aside from this goal, AIFC had matched the south americans for fight and discipline.
Half-time, and the game at 0-1, the Islands had to lift themselves and look for a goal, while at the same time the Paraguayans were also intend on bettering their goal tally. Urzti replaced Luisan in goal, Martin replaced Dave W at right back, Mike swapped for Antonia, and Dave D came into the centre and Alfredo switched wide as Txus took a break.
A period of sustained pressure was survived before a rasping shot from outside the box doubled the lead. More Paraguayan pressure came but was repulsed. The highlight being a fantastic save by Urtzi from Lou - who seemed intent on winning this year's pichichi.
The Europeans pressed forward and were denied in dubious circumstance when Mike was clouted on the head by a defender in the box, but no foul was given.
So, as the final whistle blew, the team looked back on a solid, if not spectacular performance against one of the better teams and the hope of better luck next time.
Playing a 4-2-3-1, The team consisted of Luisan in goal, the back four of Dave D, Tim, Alfredo, and Txus, Pedro and Darragh as pivots, Pete Lou and Lucas as the creative force, with Chema the battering ram up front.
Having managed to avoid the normal concession of an early goal, the boys in blue were undone by an excellent goal by the Paraguayan playmaker midway through the first half. By this time, Darragh had already succumbed to be replaced by Antonio. Aside from this goal, AIFC had matched the south americans for fight and discipline.
Half-time, and the game at 0-1, the Islands had to lift themselves and look for a goal, while at the same time the Paraguayans were also intend on bettering their goal tally. Urzti replaced Luisan in goal, Martin replaced Dave W at right back, Mike swapped for Antonia, and Dave D came into the centre and Alfredo switched wide as Txus took a break.
A period of sustained pressure was survived before a rasping shot from outside the box doubled the lead. More Paraguayan pressure came but was repulsed. The highlight being a fantastic save by Urtzi from Lou - who seemed intent on winning this year's pichichi.
The Europeans pressed forward and were denied in dubious circumstance when Mike was clouted on the head by a defender in the box, but no foul was given.
So, as the final whistle blew, the team looked back on a solid, if not spectacular performance against one of the better teams and the hope of better luck next time.
Sunday 9 May 2010
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