This last weekend, our U20 FUTSOC FUTALAN (EVAL) squad competed in the renowned event, sponsored and promoted by the City of Lauderhill. Among the elite guest teams invited along with our club, were national squads: U20 Jamaica, U20 Barbados, U20 Trinidad & Tobago, Spartan FC and the host team CASA U20. The prestigious event, which is held yearly at the Lauderhill Soccer Complex, was most competitive, with the two groups producing the finalists to the event – U20 Jamaica and FUTSOC FUTALAN (EVAL). 

This exciting championship match, proved to be a very competitive game in the first half, with the superbly talented Caribbean squad taking a slight 1:0 lead at the ‘45 mark of a defensive error by our squad on a counter attack. During the first 15 minutes of the second half, the reggae boys took a greater control of the match, setting off plays from the blazing counterattacks, resulting in another goal to take a 2::0 lead. Our boys, began taking more control of the match in the second part of the second half, however, it was too little too late! With minutes remaining, forward Carlos Pan scored a beautiful volley kick off a perfectly guided cross from left wing back Alejandro Pages. The final score resulted in a 2::1 victory by the strong, dynamic Jamaican team.

In previous group action, the FUTSOC FUTALAN (EVAL) started the tournament with a convincing victory over the Trinidad & Tobago U20 by the score of 2::1 on goals by Marco Wehrhahn and Sebastian Navia. A two goal lead by our boys was held until the 80th minute when ample substitutions were made (giving the entire squad participation in the opening round event), allowing our respected opponent to cut the lead. However, the outcome was never in doubt as FUTSOC dominated action the entire match, from beginning to end.  In the 2nd scheduled match, our expected opponent – Barbados U20, was unable to attend the event due to visa conflicts with immigration and thus resulted in a 3:0 forfeit victory for our team. The third match of the first round resulted in a thrashing of Spartan FC by a lopsided 3::0 win on the strength of scores by center midfielder Daniel Najul, midfielder/forward Jorge Cataldo and center-back Sebastian Podgaetz.

The 3rd place match was played between CASA U20 and Trinidad & Tobago U20, with the former winning by a convincing score of 3::0.

Compliments are extended to the entire team for such a successful run at this event, against some top level competition, especially to the solid play of our defense and outstanding goalkeeping by our youngest team member – Nehomar “Chi Chi” Lugo.

Congratulations FUTSOC!!

Per als jugadors…Pels jugadors!