street footie played Gaza Boys for their first match in the Howard County League on 1/13/2023.
The orange army was high in spirit and looking to continue the form they showed in the 3-2 victory over Untouchable lions in a midweek friendly.
Muddled Contest
Neither side would pull their foot off the gas pedal as the game muddled for the contest. The game ended with Gaza Boyz taking home the three points after scoring in the game’s dying minutes.
Player Debutes
street footie rotated heavily in the second half, allowing several new players to make their debuts as they looked to build momentum to the first round of the Rowland Cup on 1/15/2023.
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16-year-old Adhayne Vidal Debute
However, a key talking point for most street footie fans was the introduction of 16-year-old Jamaican Adhayne Vidal, making his senior debut in the second half vs. Gaza Boyz on 1/13/2023.
Future at the Club
Ask about the young Adhayne’s future at the club, technical director Barak Shechter responded,
” He played with men out there today and didn’t look out of place.”
“With the club building a U23 squad, it’s the perfect time for him to join our ranks to fight for more consistent playing time. We will monitor his progress and see how he fits into the first-team plans.”
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Contested for the Duration
street footie faced United Premier Soccer League side Fredrick Kings in a fixture took back the clock but was remnant of their previous meeting, and while the friendly factor came to play, the game remained contested for its duration. Just five months ago, the Orange Army played their first eleven-aside match with Fredrick kings their opposition. street footie and Fredrick Kings have matured from their amateur ranks, making their stamp on semi pro-football Fall 2022.
