Sunday, April 14, 2013

Great way to end the Open Cup!


The Boys ended the 2013 Open Cup on a high note by defeating Rocket City United by 3-1. The Dragons managed to impose their clear dominance from the very beginning and the score reflected it when Eduardo Vaccaro scored the 1-0 by shooting it into the top left corner from a very difficult angle. Michael Moreno and Wu Jin Kwak were very solid on each of the flanks and frequently dribbled near goal, creating various chanced for Julio Quijano and Michael Collins. As the Dragons tried to get the second goal, Rocket City managed to get a very dangerous one on one that was saved by Luke Wiskowski and then James Edwards on the rebound.

Half time score: 1-0

The second half kicked off in similar fashion, with the Dragons creating various scoring chances. They were given a reason to celebrate when Xavier Velazquez ripped a shot from 30 yards out with his left into the goal for the 2-0. Minutes later, a great combination play started by Michael Moreno passd onto Sammy Zaidman and Eduardo Vaccaro, lead to Luis Young kicking in the 3-0 with 20 minutes left to play. Rocket City hadn't given up yet, and they managed to get another breakaway that forced Luke to make a sliding save at the oncoming player’s feet. Minutes later, they managed to get one in off a blast to the top corner. The last minutes of the game saw Sammy Zaidman and Daniel Martinez have near chances to increase the score, until finally the ref signaled the end of match.

Final Score: 3-1 Win

Final Stats=
4 games, 2 Wins, 2 losses, 7 goals,
0 red cards, 1 yellow card. 

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