Last Friday (18th December) we held our third AMAC Soccer Team (AST) X-mass Dinner. We counted 34 members and it turned out to be a wonderful evening. Once again I thank you for coming and making this a very special event. Due to many holidays within the next two weeks, our next AST training is scheduled for Saturday 09th January 2010. At the moment I’m searching for an alternative to SPORLAND. So stand by for more information on that. Until further notice, please note your participation for 09th January on our website. As captain of this wonderful team I would like to wish you and your families…. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Hans Hornung, Captain Add Comment AIL: AMAC vs RUSSIA 17/12/2009
OH MY GOD what a game!! All who played this match can call themselves from now on ” hardcore of AMAC”. At the time the match should have started, we were only 5 players. Thanks to Kujtim and Albi, who originally came to support us, we were able to start with some minutes delay. Christopher in the goal, Tomas, Kujtim and Hans in defence, Marcus and Kadir in midfield and Albi as forward was the set up. Russia opened strong and tried to put pressure on Kujtim who played with his street shoes. However, a perfect counter attack via Kadir found his way to ALBI who scored his first goal for AMAC with his tennis shoes. Russia increased the pressure and goalkeeper Christopher was fouled badly mid first half but, Kadir scored his first goal this evening and brought us a 2:0 lead. Somehow our defence, perfect organised by Tomas, managed to stop most of the Russian attacks. Fist half ended with a 2:1 lead for AMAC. Second half Marcus developed to our best player. Working hard and being alone in midfield, he scored a perfect header for a 3:1 lead, followed by Kadirs 4:2. With some delay Yuri showed up and substituted ALBI who was released from the game with a big applause. Russia still could not believe what was happening and Marcus scored his second goal and brought us a comfortable 5:2 lead. From that moment on AMAC controlled the game and played counter by counter. Two more goals from Kadir, who scored all in all 4 times, finalised the result with 7:2. AMAC finished the group phase unbeaten and the players finished some Ukrainian vodka….what a night! Hans Hornung, Captain AIL: FRANCE vs AMAC 1:2 10/12/2009
AMAC met France Wednesday night and had especially 1st half same problems like last two games. Being dominant and most of the time in ball possession, we were not able to score. The first counter attack mixed with some misunderstanding and influenced by a plastic hat on the filed, brought a very lucky 1:0 lead for the French team. After that they managed to stand with 6 of their field players in front of their own goal and defended their lead into second half. A distance shot from Tomas brought AMAC the well deserved equalizer. With Kaya we brought our “secret weapon” and he caused France a lot of problems. After one of his breaks through on the right side he scored our 2nd goal. AMAC managed so far 4 victories (Balkan, Nordics, USA 2, France) and drawed one match (Quatar). Next Wednesday we will have to play our final game in the group phase against Russia. There is a very good chance not only to win the group but also to stay unbeaten. --Hans Hornung, Captain Additional Information: Do not forget our annual X-mass Diner on Friday 18th December at Kavaklidere Social Club. Therefore check out our website (www.amacfootball.com) AIL: AMAC vs Qatar, 1:1 07/12/2009
AMAC played similar strong and well organised like vs USA 2. QATAR was most of the time busy to defend and managed luckily - with outstanding goalkeeping - a 1:0 AMAC lead at half time, which resulted from a Tomas distance shot. In the second half AMAC team rolled one attack after the other against a well placed and excellent playing Qatari goalkeeper. Minimum five AMAC shots ended on the post, the rest was somehow saved by good goalkeeping. It came like a promise: Those goals you do not shoot - you’ll get - that was the case three minutes before the end. After a corner kick, QATAR equalized with a very lucky head ball. However, at the end AMAC remains still unbeaten and has great chances to stay in front. We will have to play forthcoming Wednesday (9th December) FRANCE and a week later the final game in the group phase vs RUSSIA. AMAC fans are welcome to support our team as they did last Saturday. Thank’s comrades that was really good for the team…. ---Hans Hornung, Captain AIL: AMAC vs. USA2, 4:0 07/12/2009
AMAC and USA 2 played a night game (2100 hrs) after most of our players attended 3 national day invitations before and, both teams performed very well. AMAC was most of the time dominant and put a lot of pressure on USA team. Unfortunately many AMAC attacks were denied from an excellent playing US goalkeeper, who deserves the “man of the game” title. At the end, with goals from Kadir (2) and Marcus (2), AMAC managed a 4:0 victory. The next game on Saturday (05th December) vs Qatar will be decisive. The game will be played after the regular training in Sporland at 1030 hrs and I expect some more AMAC fans to support our team. ---Hans Hornung, Captain AMAC Football Annual Christmas Dinner 07/12/2009
!!! PLEASE SUBMIT THE FORM IF YOU ARE COMING !!! WHEN: Friday, 18th December 2009, 1930 hrs This year AMAC Christmas Dinner will be organised together with Kavaklidere Club. Within this week AMAC Football Team Members will receive the menu list and will have to sing up for participation. As to remind all, Christmas Dinner is the opportunity to say "Thank You" to our ladies, for allowing us to play football all year long… You might bring a small personal pre-Xmas-gift for her that evening... ---Hans Hornung, Captain AIL: Nordics vs. AMAC, 1:8 19/11/2009
Another victorious evening on our account. Although the first half was not the best perfomance we could have shown Kadir was keen to score even against his former team. At the beggining the game was a bit unorganized especially with not enough offensive support from our defence. First half ended 1:3 and lasted a for a quite long time. Unforunately an injury happen to a lady player from Nordics who had to withraw from the match. Due to lack of player on the opponent side we had an advantage to play six against five. With luck for us this made us to score more goals little easily. At the second half Markus received a yellow card. At this point I must stress to be carefull. The pitch is dangerous and slippery and bad injuries might happen. Other point is the AIL rule which stops the player for two matches after red card. And if the team is shown 3 red cards in total, the team will be disqualified. Anyway thanks for the game to everyone. Ciao Vasileios 14/11/2009
Saturday November 14, 2009 was the last AMAC training in Ankara for Vasileios Tonas from Greece who used to play with us for more than two years. He was a very valuable midfield player while playing for AMAC team on trainings and some friendly matches. Apart of this he used to play mainly for the Team of Embassy of Greece in Ankara with which he managed to reach a second place in Ankara International League in 2009 spring season. Thanks Vasileios for your contibution in having fun not only around the ball, for your comradeship and grate time spent with you. We wish you and your family all the best, good health, luck and success in your private and work life. See the pictures AMAC start in AIL 12/11/2009
Wednesday 11 November, 2009, after a long trip from our offices almost the whole team managed to get to Gençlerbirliği football facilities at around 2000 hrs. We watched other matches from both groups and agreed that our first and opening game against Balkan team might not be as easy as last friendly game. The pitch is larger then the ones we used to play in past since our team is together. The game is played in 1+7 which is also not usual for us and the grass was wet and slippery. However the surface is brand new and very well prepared. One could think that the fast ball on wet grass would be our disadvantage but the contrary is the case. Yes, we started very concetrated and did not let our opponent combine with the ball in our side. With super fast Kadir in front the score was soon 5:0 and the half ended 8:0. Second half was in a similar esprit. Playing even more with precise and fast passes to sides additional goals came. Probably due to being relaxed in the second half Tomas did not scored from penalty by marking the cross pole. Well played the final score was 14:0 and we are looking forward to the next match Nordics vs. AMAC which is onWednesday 18 November 2009 at 1900 hrs. Come and see us at the İlhan Cavcav Tesisleri, Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulubü. Ankara (see the MAP) Another victory 10/11/2009
Yesterday November 09, 2009 AMAC Football Team played its last preparation friendly match before first game in the Ankara International League. Although our youngest player was most probably older then all players from opponent team we did not let them score more then 1 goal in 60 min. Thanks to our solid defence which blocked most of the attempts to lead the ball to our goal. And of course to Janos who caught all but one balls going to his temple. Additionally bearing in mind the strength of fast passes among midfielders and forward we confirmed that many teams will have to do a lot with this team. 14:1 is very promising but might lead to excessive self-confidence. But enough of compliments. Lets see how the team will deal with the larger pitch and the atmosphere of a league match. Good luck! |
