FUTSOC Futalan Yellow 2002 Boys opened up the tournament with a strong performance against MST United Stars holding a 0-0 draw. FUTSOC goalkeeper, Antono Perera, kept the scoreboard at zero with a handful of brilliant saves.

Following this difficult match FUTSOC took on Schulz Academy with a significantly dominant performance. During a quick 25 minute barrage, FUTSOC went up by two with goals by Captain -and defensive midfielder – Rafael Ferrer, and striker – Paul Quintero. FUTSOCwould hold that result for the remainder of the match, clinching 3 more points in the group stage.

The third game of the tournament, had FUTSOC heavily depleted, with numerous players out due to injuries. With only 11 men, FUTSOC had a difficult time pulling out a result against Athletico Deerfield, holding a 0-0 first half score.  Athletico Deerfield caught FUTSOC off guard in the late stages of the second half with two quick goals, leaving FUTSOC out of contention for the final. It wasnt until the 75th minute that striker, Giuseppe Petruso sunk one in the back of the net off of a deflected cross.  FUTSOC would finish the match with a 2-1 loss, however advanced to the final off a second tie breaker (goals scored).

The Sunday morning final, a rematch against Schulz Academy, prooved to be a very tough match. FUTSOC still, riddled with injuries, started the game slowly but due to another solid performance by the FUTSOC defense and goalkeeping, kept the game scoreless going into the second half. With opportunity after opportunity not going FUTSOC’s way, it was looking as if this game was going into overtime. That was until the 71st minute, when  striker Paul Quintero split the defense with a beautiful pass to striker – Daniel Pimentel, who placed it perfectly in the top right corner of the net, to give FUTSOC the championship victory with a final result  of 1-0.

Congratulations to the FUTSOC boys who performed admirably, never giving up with all the odds stacked against them. They persevered and were rewarded for their fantastic heart and effort. This is the second tournament final in a row and their first tournament victory of the season.

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