The Baltimore Kings men’s U-23 team picked up a statement win over SAC Premier today at Covenant Park in Ellicott City. The goals were scored by Juwon Kearson, Joel Teston, Neuberth, and Njuki. The Kings displayed an offensive threat that was not seen before this game, creating chance after chance, and finishing those chances that came their way. The club gave their man of the match award to the defenders Chris White, who had an assist, Eric Dorsey, Chris Garcia, and Pete Ostergen, however, I would like to name someone else for that award, and that is Michael Peprah, the architect of two of the goals. He scored one himself, but he was ruled offside by the referee. He was a dynamo out there, making runs and creating chances for his teammates. While he was not perfect, he was positive with nearly every touch of the ball. He has the technical ability to make the passes that are there, but sometimes he dribbles the ball too much instead of picking out that pass everyone knows he can deliver. It’s all a matter of decision-making in the end, and usually he decides well.
The communication in the backline was better than it was last time out, despite the lack of captain David Warburton, who could not be there. There was constant communication with all four members of the backline supporting each other and placing high pressure on the SAC attack. I can see why the club gave the defenders the man of the match award, due to how unstoppable they were for the most part. Their first goal was a rebound goal off the crossbar, and their second was a decent strike.
Finally, the attack was very fluid, with several players swapping positions throughout and contributing where they were needed. There was a lot of communication between the forwards and the midfielders that they played (dare I say it) the most Barcelona-esque performance I’ve seen (though they have a long way to go to match the technical ability of Barcelona). This is their style of play, and they are trying to play it to their utmost.
The Kings return home on Sunday, July 17th against Annondale as part of a doubleheader with the women’s team at CCBC Essex. The game has some title ramifications should they win and other results go their way.
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