2010 Regional Semi-Finalist
July 5, 2010. Barboursville, WV
The Patriots FC 95 GU15 team advanced out of bracket play into the Regional Semi-Finals at the Region I Championships in West Virginia. The team went undefeated in Bracket C posting a 1-1 tie versus Empire United SA (WNY) a 3-0 victory over Capital SC (VT) and a thrilling 5-2 win against Kirkwood SC (DE). The decisive win over Kirkwood allowed them to advance to the semi-final match against Bracket B winner Beadling SC of PAW. In the Semi-Final the Patriot 95’s tied the game 1-1 late in the second half but came up short on a last minute goal by Beadling. Due to their success in Regional play, the 95’s will be playing in the Region 1 Premiere league in the Spring of 2011.
PATRIOTS FC ‘95
2010 Regional Semi-Finalist
PATRIOTS FC ‘95 WIN STATE TITLE!
Patriots FC 96 State Cup Runners Up
PATRIOTS ’95 - STATE CHAMPIONS
June 5, 2010. Lagrangeville, NY:
The Patriots FC ’95 team defeated number one New York State ranked, Albertson Fury in the Eastern New York State Girls U15 Championship game 2-1. This is the first Patriots team to win a state title in the 15 year history of the Patriots FC program. The 95’s took a 1-0 lead midway through the first half on a goal scored by striker Megan Caspare. Megan capitalized on a clearing error by Albertson and then was able to chip the goalkeeper for a 1 nil advantage. The Patriots second goal was scored after a long ball was sent into the Albertson box. Midfielder Izzy Sheck settled the ball and found the net on a hard driven far post shot. When the half-time whistle blew, the Patriots held a 2-0 lead, a lead that was never relinquished. Albertson did manage to score late goal in the second half to make it 2-1. Albertson continued to apply immense pressure but the Patriots defense continued shut down the high powered offense and prevented the tying goal in a very thrilling finish. Kate Burbank was called on to make several saves to insure the Patriots win. The girls will be traveling to West Virginia to represent Eastern New York State in the Regional Tournament from July 1-6.
Earlier in the day the Patriots 96 GU14 team lost a very close, well played match to World Class in a tough 1-0 defeat. Both teams had many scoring opportunities, then midway through the first half World Class was able to score the game winner. The Patriots pressured the World Class keeper with several opportunities but was unable to gain the equalizer.
CONGRATLATIONS TO BOTH TEAMS IN REPRESENTING THE PATRITOS FC IN THE ENYYSA STATE FINALS. YOU HAVE MADE THE PROGRAM PROUD!
