Deep Impact - Summit FC 5-3 (1-2)
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0-2
1-2 Blake Ambrose (pk)
2-2 Brian Virgin (Matt Choi)
3-2 Jak Ashuraliev
4-2 Chris Allen (Jamie Watts)
5-2 Chris Allen
5-3
Seattle's new favorite team Deep Impact bounced back from a dismal semi-final performance to claim the championship trophy after a hard-fought win over Summit FC at Georgetown.
History was made on a chilly Sunday morning at Georgetown Playfield, a day before manager Totev's long-awaited birthday celebration with cupcakes and Tutta Bella pizza. Deep Impact were rewarded a trophy they so thoroughly deserved after a perfect season in a league that was already familiar to most players in the squad. The league winners matched up with second-placed Summit FC for what turned out to be a more difficult task than anticipated.
Impact created loads of chances in the opening 20 minutes or so but failed to convert as Summit FC inched closer to a shock upset. They went two goals up through dead-ball situations and kept the same playing style throughout the game with long balls that were poorly dealt with by Impact. However, the sky blues kept digging and eventually cut the lead in half when Ambrose was fouled inside the area. The attacking midfielder stepped up confidently and made no mistake from the spot. The surprising lead stayed until the half-time whistle.
The second period of play saw Impact dominate more and more, craving those crucial goals that would put them in front. The breakthrough came from Brian Virgin, who has been one of the players of the season. The midfielder bent a gorgeous shot into the upper corner from 17 meters out, bringing joy and optimism to the team. Encouraged by a moment's magic from Virgin, Impact was now ready to pound, butter, and stuff their opponent real good, less than a week before Thanksgiving.
Minutes later, Totev was awarded a free-kick outside the box that seemingly only the referee was able to make sense out of. That did not stop top scorer Jak Ashuraliev who once again blasted home a free-kick, simply unstoppable. Summit FC seemed deflated after the comeback and Chris Allen added two goals in quick succession to pile on the misery. A late consolation goal did not matter much as Impact sailed to victory for the 12th time this season, and could lift the trophy they have not yet received.
In related news, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
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