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Away Win Secures 2011/12 CSL Title

Apr 30th, 2012
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Doxa Champions 2012

PSA Elite 1 – Doxa 2

Doxa went into this weekends 1st v 2nd clash with a 2 point advantage, needing only a draw to ensure they kept top spot going into the last round of games – but instead the team regained the CSL title they lost last season with a 2-1 win.

It was Doxa who got on the board first. Steve Chirgwin picked up the ball just inside the PSA half and played a perfectly weighted pass through the defense to an on-rushing Bryan Byrne. Byrne took a touch before slotting the ball underneath the keeper. The game had a very fluid flow throughout and it was a giveaway just at the halfway line that allowed PSA to quickly break and get an equalizer before half-time. Scores were 1-1 at the break.

Paul Rottenberg, who took the coaching reigns for the day, made the decision to bring on Ilia Nazarov at the break and it payed off as the Russian Rocket delivered less than 5 minutes after entering the field. Steve Chirgwin was again the provider, but this time Nazorav blasted a shot into the bottom corner from just outside the area. It provided a definite momentum swing in the second half and Doxa had several good opportunities to extend the lead, with a Ricky Figueroa shot off the inside of the post proving to be the closest. PSA did create several half chances to equalize and the never stop battling, but Doxa found a way to dig deep and kept possession in the final 10 minutes to see out time.

The win leaves Doxa 5 points clear with only one game left to play – meaning the team regains the CSL title they lost to PSA last season.

PSA Elite definitely came to play on Sunday and put plenty of pressure on Doxa throughout the match, playing some very quick soccer. The teams could meet in the Region IV final next weekend, if both teams finish top of their respective groups.

Goals:
#1 – Bryan Byrne (Steve Chirgwin)
#2 – Ilia Nazarov (Steve Chirgwin)

1. Aaron Perez
2. Marcus Watson
3. Joe Cartlidge
4. Spencer Shortland
5. Nas Koubourus
6. Alex Bengard
7. Sam Allen
8. Andrew Villalobos
9. Bryan Byrne
10. Steve Chirgwin
11. Eric Meister

12. Brandon Avery
13. Ilia Nazarov
14. Noah Rothstein
15. Craig Reynolds
16. Richie Million
17. Ricky Figueroa

Doxa Take Important 2-0 Win over PSA

Mar 26th, 2012
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Doxa 2 – PSA Elite 0

Doxa continued winning ways with an important 2-0 win over top placed PSA, closing the gap on the leaders in the process.

Both goals came in the first half. The first came off a Sam Allen corner, Pete Hazdovac powered through the box to head home emphatically. The second came from the PK spot, with Ilia Nazarov stepping up to slot home after being taken down in the box.

Goals:
#1 – Pete Hazdovac (Sam Allan)
#2 – Ilia Nazarov

1. Aaron Perez
2. Pete Hazdovac
3. Marcus Watson
4. Sam Allan
5. Nas Koubourus
6. Eddie Pinto
7. Eric Meister
8. Andrew Villalobos
9. Bryan Byrne
10. Steve Chirgwin
11. Ryan Taylor

12. Sean Lockhart
13. Gabe Valencia
14. Ilia Nazarov
15. Noah Rothstein
16. Craig Reynolds
17. Spencer Shortland
18. Richie Million
19. Johnny Alcaraz

Doxa Lose in 1st Annual Charity Shield

Dec 14th, 2011
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Doxa fell to a tough 4-1 loss versus PSA Elite in the inaugural Charity Shield game on Saturday night. It was a harsh result in reality, and 2 own goals summed up Doxa’s luck on the night.

It had all started so differently, with Gugo Adzemian scoring for Doxa after only 3 minutes. PSA scored shortly before half-time to leave the score at 1-1. It was the all important 3rd goal that changed things and unfortunately for Doxa it went to PSA. Needing to get back into the game, Doxa sent players forward – on two resultant break-aways, PSA won free-kicks and Doxa conceeded two very unfortunate own-goals.

Next weekend Doxa play their final game of the year versus Hollywood All-Stars in Angels Confrontational action.

Goals:
#1 – Gugo Adzemian (Bryan Byrne)

Doxa Lose to PSA Elite

Nov 14th, 2010
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Doxa Italia suffers a loss in the CSL…It doesn’t happen very often – in fact since joining the CSL in 2004, Doxa Italia has lost maybe 3-4 times in league play.

PSA Elite has been a team on the rise and had been knocking on the “we are here and are on your level” door for a couple of seasons now. Well…PSA came out hard and fast at Concordia University field and was looking for a result from the get go. Doxa fielded a skeleton crew of 13 with several starting players missing – but a strong 13 that could compete. PSA had the early play but a strong Doxa defense held off the PSA early challenge. Both teams struggled to get midfield control of the game but both were pushing to get an early goal. PSA had more of an aggressive approach while Doxa was working an a counter attack.

The first PSA goal came about when a long ball was sent to the 18 yard area and Doxa defender Nas Koubouras screamed that it was his ball and jumped to clear the ball away. Doxa GK Brandon Avery (who was making his first start of the season) came well off his line in anticipation of the cross only to see Nas flick the ball back and over his outstretched hands into the net for an own goal. PSA 1 – Doxa 0.

Doxa had several counter attacks in effect and one would lead to the red card of a PSA player for being the last defender taking down a Doxa forward. No matter as a short time later a Doxa clearance would pinball about in the 18 yard box only to fall perfectly to a PSA forward who smashed a volley home for a 2-0 PSA lead. Doxa pressed and had several opportunities to score only to watch the ball hit the post no less that 4 times.

As the match went on late into the 2nd half…Doxa sent everyone forward as PSA was content with defending 11 behind the ball. With time running out Doxa was pressing hard but PSA worked a productive counter attack that would produce 2 more goals and with the ref blowing the final whistle…hand Doxa it’s first loss of the season.

1. Brandon Avery
2. Mat Davis
3. Andrew Villalobos
4. Marcus Watson
5. Marcus Chorvat
6. Yuki
7. Masa
8. Ilia Nazarov
9. Nas Koubouras
10. Steve Chirgwin
11. David Adams

12. Derk Droze
13. Zach Roberts