Breakers Finishing Strong!

A typical photo of Santa Cruz Breakers fans has been the similar to the following photo. Fans did not have much to cheer about with their Breakers for much of the first half as the Breakers struggled with their offense.


However, the Breakers have begun to turn their season around with a few wins and draws to help them improve their confidence. The Breakers have outscored their opponents with 8 goals scored and only conceding 5.

Although a top 3 finish in their first Master League is impossible, the Breakers are feeling better about their teamwork and are looking to finish strong with only a couple of matches to go.

The Breakers are now 6-5-9 which is a huge improvement over their 3-4-8 record they had only a few weeks back!

League Game 19: Santa Cruz Breakers vs Werder Bremen

The Breakers are coming off a horribly played match against Stade Rennais F.C. who won 3-0. Unfortunately, the Breakers next match against Werder Bremen isn't expected to be any easier.

The first time the Breakers met Werder Bremen, they lost 4-0. Although the score 4-0 sounds horrible, the match was a bit closer since 2 of 4 goals came within the final few minutes of play.



The Breakers fans were hoping for an upset as they cheered on their team!



The Breakers shocked Werder Bremen with a very early goal by Manning (16) at the 8'. The first and early goal of a match usually goes against the Breakers who have been notorious in allowing their opponent the first strike of a match.


The early goal was setup perfectly by a wonderful pass from Bock (33) to Manning (16) which left the goalie utterly confused.


Werder Bremen continued to play hard, but the Breakers caught their second break of the match at the 35' when Chow (34) scored the second and final goal of the match.



The play again was set up from another brilliant pass from Bock (33) to Chow (34) who initially shot the ball through a defenders leg into the back of the net. Amazing shot and the crown literally went wild!

The rest of the match was actually heavily dominated by a number of solid offensive attacks by Werder Bremen. The Breakers defense must be credited for their wonderful defensive strength especially to Desi (5) the keeper who took 9 shots on goal and 4 being on target.

The match ended with a 2-0 win by the Breakers, who ironically only had 4 shots on goal and 2 being on target for goals.


The Breakers need to be satisfied with their strong victory and showing against one of the leagues strongest teams who has guaranteed themselves a finish in the Top 3 of League C, Division 2 which will allow them to move up to Division 1 of League C.

League Game 18: Stade Rennais F.C. vs Santa Cruz Breakers

The Breakers have faced Stade Rennais F.C. quite a bit this season with 2 D2 match games and one in league play. The first match against Stade Rennais F.C. in the D2 cup was the best the Breakers played with the game ending in a 3-3 draw. The second D2 cup match ended with the Stade Rennais F.C. dominating the entire match and won 2-0 knocking the Breakers out of the first round of the D2 Cup.

Their first league match against Stade Rennais F.C. was another killing with Stade Rennais F.C. dominating the entire match and ended with an easy 2-0 win.

This match against Stade Rennais F.C. was expected to be a great match with the Breakers coming with a two game win streak and revenge on their mind.


Unfortunately for Breaker fans, the match began with the first goal by Stade Rennais F.C. at the 3'. This definitely provided the Stade Rennais F.C. and their fans with the early boost!



The Breakers came back with a solid shot of their own, but was denied with the goal keeper solidly stopping the shot.



Midway through the first half, Stade Rennais F.C. scored their second goal of the match at the 32'. The shot went past the Desi (5) the Keeper who did the splits, but couldn't stop the goal.

Although the Breakers were trailing 2-0, they didn't give up and even had two solid shots of their own in the second half.


One shot appeared to be right on target past the keeper, but was kicked wide of the goal!



The Stade Rennais F.C. scored their final goal of the match at the 90+. The shot went just past Desi (5) the keeper who stretched hard, but couldn't reach the ball.


Although the match ended with the Breakers being killed 3-0, the match was fairly well played by the Breakers who had 50% possession of the ball and even had 8 shots on goal with 4 being on target.

League Game 17: Havre Athletic Club vs Santa Cruz Breakers

The Breakers head out of Santa Cruz for a road match against Havre Athletic Club. The last time these two clubs met, Havre Athletic Club dominated the match. However, it ended in a 1-1 draw.


The match began quickly for the Breakers who got their first goal when Chow (34) shot one past the keeper at the 6'. This quick goal is not something the Breakers are used to since they are usually the one's trailing early in a match!


Both teams had a few shots on goal, but were unable to score before the half and the Breakers entered halftime with a 1-0 lead.


The second half began with Havre Athletic Club taking a great shot on goal, but the Desi (5) the Keeper stopped the attempt cold.


Chow (34) scored his second goal of the match at the 53' after the keeper initially misjudged a shot and Chow (34) was wide open to chip the shot into the back of the net.


Although Havre Athletic Club had a number of great attempts on goal, the match ended with the Breakers getting their second win in a row!

Although the match was a 2-0 victory for the Breakers, the match was close with The Breakers having 5/5 shot on goal and target and Havre Athletic Club having 6 shots on goal and 5 on target. The Breakers defense and especially their keeper Desi(5) must be credited with a solid defensive match!

League Game 16: Santa Cruz Breakers vs OGC Nice Cote D'Azur

The Breakers played a solid match against Willem II which ended in a 2-2 draw. Although the Breakers badly need more wins, the draw against Willem II was a wonderful match that the Breakers came back to tie at the 68'.



OGC Nice Cote D'Azur comes to town to face the Breakers! The Breakers have a fond memory of OGC Nice Cote D'Azur since the Breakers got their first win of the season! The 1-0 win was a well played match by both clubs, but the Breakers controlled the ball most of the match with 56% to 44% possession.


Although both clubs got 9 shots on goal, Rowe (10) from the Breakers was able to score the only goal of the match!


The home crowd in Santa Cruz were in full force with Dakine sponsoring a their first "Soccer Zone" event for both adults and children. This "Soccer Zone" included areas for fans to try their shot at dribbling around pylons, shooting on goal, and playing PES 2009 on both the X-box 360 and PS3.


The match began with the Breakers taking a strong offensive presence with a quick shot on goal by Chow (34). The shot went wide of the keeper and the net!

Throughout the first half, both clubs managed to take a number of shots on goal, but not powerful enough or on target to get past either keeper.

The second half began relatively slow, with both clubs playing a bit more conservatively.


Late in the match, Bock (33) was able to get an amazing through pass to Manning (16) who was able to take strong shot on goal at the 78' that went past the both the defender and keeper!


OGC Nice Cote D'Azur stayed focused and had a strong attack that almost led to a penalty kick with a hard sliding tackle by DelBene in the box. Fortunate for the Breakers, the referee didn't call the sliding tackle a penalty... OGC Nice Cote D'Azur's Captain and Manager protested to no avail.


Play continued and the Breakers continued attacking and got their second goal in the final minutes of the match with Nam (7) scoring a brilliant one that easily went past the keeper!




The Breakers won 2-0 in front of an ecstatic home crowd!

League Game 15: Willem II vs Santa Cruz Breakers

The Breakers continue to struggle and were absolutely destroyed in their last match losing 4-0 to FC Zenit St. Petersburg.



The Breakers face another tough team against Willem II who won their first match 2-0.



The match began with Willem II taking strong possession of the ball. Willem II scored first at the 21'.

The Breakers did not give up as they continued to pound away to score an equalizing goal.



Chow (34) took a solid shot on goal, but was knocked out by the goal keeper.



However, Manning (16) was able to take a solid strike on goal at the 37' and tied the match 1-1.



Willem II came back with a solid offensive attack that ended with a goal before the half at the 41' and regained the lead 2-1.

The second half started with the Breakers moving quick with a couple of solid shots on goals. However these shots could not get past the keeper.


Sabatini (3) took a beautiful through ball pass, but couldn't slip it past the awaiting goal keeper.


Finally, at the 68, Sabatini was able to barely get past the defender who was holding him up by pulling on his jersey and was able to get the equalizing goal past the keeper!


The Beakers tied the match 2-2!!!


The remaning 20+ minutes of the match ended with both teams having a couple of shots on goal, but neither team was able to move ahead and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

League Game 14: FC Zenit St. Petersburg vs Santa Cruz Breakers

The fans of the Breakers sure had something to cheer about last week with a 1-0 win against the Rangers Football Club. Could the Breakers finally get a back to back win??


FC Zenit St. Petersburg beat the Breakers 2-0 in the 4th league game of the season. The first match against FC Zenit St. Petersburg was a frustrating match for the Breakers since the Breakers gave up both goals in the final 3 minutes of the match!


However, the Breakers had no offense and their defense kept them in the match until the end when Del Bene (16) knocked the goalie Desi (5) down leading to the first score of the match at the 87'.

The Breakers wanted revenge and were hoping for a better outing against FC Zenit St. Petersburg.


Unfortunately the match began the way most matches have started with the Breakers giving up the first goal of the match at the 8'. This pattern typically has led to the Breakers losing the match!


The second goal of the match came shortly after at the 21' and the Breakers were quickly down 2-0.

The Breakers continued to be dominated and headed into the half trailing 2-0.


The second half began with a quick attack by the Breakers which led to a horrible shot that had no change on goal.


FC Zenit St. Petersburg on the other hand remained aggressive and score the third goal of the match at the 69'. This third goal definitely put the match out of reach.



Late in the match, FC Zenit St. Petersburg scored their fourth goal at the 90+' and won the match 4-0. The match was completely doimated by FC Zenit St. Petersburg who took 11 shots on goal compared to only 3 by the Breakers!

League Game 13: Santa Cruz Breakers vs Rangers Football Club

The Breakers now find themselves with a 2-4-6 record after the draw against AZ. The Rangers Football Club head to Santa Cruz to take on the Breakers. The first time the Rangers and Breakers met, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, but the Breakers were outplayed the entire match.

The Rangers were shocked with the Breakers onslaught of shots on goal.


An early shot by Chow (34) had a shot on goal, but went wide left.




Shot after shot taken by the Breakers were either deflected by the strong Rangers' goalkeeper or off target!



The second half began with the score still 0 - 0 with neither team being able to score a goal.


The Rangers came out strong and had a nice shot on goal which was stopped by the Breakers' keeper.




The match continued with a strong offensive showing by the Breakers.




Finally, at the 87', Bock (33) scored a solid headed past the keeper giving the Breakers the lead!




With only minutes left in the match, the Breakers defense played strong and the Breakers got a win in front of the home crowd!