When Angels Fall

Born Elisa da Nazaré Rainho in the tiny village of Serra do Bouro in the Municipality of Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal on May 15, 1926.  She married Joaquim Antunes on December 24, 1951, and they were married for 58 years.  Two years later, their first child, Maria Elisa Rainho Antunes, was born December 7, 1953.  And, after Immigrating to the United States, she gave birth to the first American Born Antunes, George Rainho Antunes, on February 17, 1967. 

She survived to witness the marriage of her daughter to Abilio Morgado Martins on August 25, 1974.  She survived to witness the birth of her first Granddaughter, Melissa Antunes Martins, on November 30, 1978, and her second Granddaughter, Jessica Antunes Martins, on January 29, 1984.  But, she also survived to witness the deaths of her mother (age 92) and her two sisters, being survived only by her older brother, who will turn 91 later this year.  And, she survived long enough to share one last piece of cake with her children on her 84th birthday.  She died one week later.

She was a woman with The heart of a Saint and the Soul of an Angel.  A proud mother, grandmother, and housewife.  

She is at peace among the stars.  She can fall no more.

RIP

Elisa da Nazaré Rainho Antunes

Born: May 15, 1926

Died: May 19, 2010 

Survived by:

Her Husband: Joaquim Antunes
Her Daughter: Maria Elisa Rainho Antunes Martins
Her Son: George Rainho Antunes
Her Son-In-Law; Abilio Morgado Martins
Her Granddaughters: Melissa Antunes Martins
                                Jessica Antunes Martins  

Her Grandson-In-Law: Mathew Galvin
Her Great-Grandson; Finn Peter Galvin

USOC: Baby Bulls Win Again

HARRISON, NJ - The New York Red Bulls defeated the New England Revolution, 3-0, in their 2nd Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Play-in game at Red Bull Arena.  RBNY fielded a team of reserves and part-time first teamers for the second time, and for the second time, the Baby Bulls handily beat their opponent.  Like the previous game, where the Baby Bulls defeated Philly 2-1, the 3-0 scoreline was misleading, as the Red Bulls were the better team from start to finish. 5-0 would have been a more justified scoreline.  They had several opportunities where they came close, but ultimately those chances went begging.  Rookie Conor Chinn missing from pointblank range in the first half with the team already leading 1-0.

The first half ended 1-0 on a goal by the Staten Island Flash, John Wolyniec.  The play was started by a perfect pinpoint pass, by Danish Midfielder Brian Nielsen, which sent Rookie Conor Chinn one-v-one against the goalkeeper.  His telegraphed shot to the far post, however was deflected out by the Revs goalkeeper, but right to an open John Wolyniec.  Wolyniec fired a shot past the helpless goalkeeper, but the shot rocketed off the defender back to Wolyniec, where the SI Flash sent a second shot slamming into the net.  So, mark that down, 3 shots on goal, 1 goal. 

Throughout the rest of the first half, the Red Bulls continued to press and dominate the Revs defense, with Conor Chinn missing several opportunities to widen the gap. 

In the second half, RBNY continued its dominance over the undermanned Revs with Brian Nielsen causing havoc on the left wing all day.  In the 62 minute, after a foul just outside the box, Nielsen lined-up to take the freekick.  With all the Revs expecting him to cross it into the box, Nielsen squared the ball to Sinisa, who’s onetime grassburner found it’s way into the left side of the net, extending the lead to 2-0.  Then shortly there after, the Staten Island Flash again got on the end of a rebound in the box, putting away his second of the game, and setting the final margin of victory at 3-0. 

The Baby Bulls continued to have chances to add to their tally, while the Revs never really tested RBNY Goalkeeper Greg Sutton, who earned his first shutout.

Next up for the Baby Bulls…Colorado.  Bring it!

Peace
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