After a slow start in their first away game, Silver Serpents found their offensive rhythm in the third quarter. Tyler Donati, David Cuddihy, James Williams, Krey Hacker, Shaun Solomon and Issac Dare worked together to build three goal lead. Taking Donati's pass, Cuddihy centered to Williams who connected the first goal. Five minutes later, Williams found back of the net again with his heads up play. Towards end of third quarter, taking Hacker's cross, Williams connected third goal of the game. Middle fielder Andrew Shiokari was busy with his defensive and offensive plays. Fullbacks Brian McAllister, Joseph Alderson and Jeremy Chang-Yoo completely shutdown San Bruno's attacks. Goalkeeper Bradley Daughtry kept the goal safe with his heads up plays.
Spartans 5
Killer Penguins 0
At the start of the game the defense held strong with a defensive block by John Hinds and great goalkeeping skills by Karl Clayter. After the ball traveled up field, a corner kick was awarded to Brendan Dolan who kicked it to Deji Agunbiade, resulting in the first goal. Great ball handling by Connor Lee, and Justice Dumlao consistently kept the Penguins on defense. Agunbiade broke away with the ball to score the second goal. Eric Vintero and David Jenkins kept the pressure on. Dolan later scored a goal with a penalty kick. Alexander Espinoza exhibited strong skills. Dolan and Agunbiade
After giving up an early goal to the Scorpions, Barney's Babe Kayla Gilmore popped a ball into the net on a beautiful cross by Lana Shiffer to equal the score. Thereafter the Babes kept control of the ball for most of game through the great play of Leilani Kaea, Alyssa Papaleo and the defense. Allison Kretschmer and Ashley Mau added pressure to keep the ball in the attacking third of the field for most of the match. Jessica Simpson drove in three goals to keep the Babes ahead.
Under 12 Girls
Pacifica Poison Peptos 4
San Bruno Purple Storm 0
Poison Peptos put on a clinic in teamwork on both defense and offense. A strong Pepto defense manned by Janie Weaver, Julie Garza, Sammy Kretschmer, Bella Rivera, Nicky Bryant and Victoria Cajal-Willis shut out the San Bruno attack. Cecily Talamante set the field on fire wherever she played, shutting down many San Bruno drives. Jenika McClay never gave up on the ball and scored a pair of fantastic goals. Spectacular goals were also scored by Cajal-Willis (on a penalty shot) and Bryant. Taylor Coverson came alive this game and was excellent in the stopper position. Marissa Strian, Alexis Balomaga, Maia Cluver and McClay and Coverson kept up a relentless offensive attack on the San Bruno keepers. Peptos of the Game are McClay and Talamante!
San Bruno Red Dynamite 5
Cotton Candy Crushers 1
The offensive highlight for the Crushers came in the first quarter, when Shaila Patel brought the ball upfield and Kaile London scored with an assist from Alexis Macario. Mariah O'Shea and Jaden Rhodes kept the offensive pressure on, repeatedly bringing the ball to the Dynamite's goal. On defense, Maddie Sutton and Lilly Keefe-Powers deftly fended off the Dynamite with clutch steals and kicks. Goalie Courtney Gromowski had a great game, with several diving saves and quick, precise throws feeding the ball back to the offense.
Under 10 Boys
Ninjas vs. Fireballs
The Black-belt Ninjas unleashed a series of attacks throughout the game. Cory Maunas centered the ball, allowing Dylan McDonald to score. Devon Freeman made big kicks turning the back to offense. Brian Barnes rocked as goalie making multiple saves and huge kicks downfield. As defender, Barnes returned the ball to the Ninjas, allowing Maunas several shots at goal. Ryan Uchi, Matthew Murphy, Joshua Jung, Deegan Eyraud and Jared Hansel held strong on defense. Great passing between the Ninjas led to Freeman and McDonald scoring two goals each.
