Sunday, September 25, 2011

GROUP STAGE 3: Majors Cup 11' Semi Finals Are Set

CAPITAL DISTRICT 7 
PENNSYLVANIA     6 

Two BSL clubs fighting for the last Semi Final spot for Group A, played to the very final minutes. The Stoners got 2 scores from Juan Pablo Angel in both of his matches to average 2 points and also got an assist from LaBrocca to average a point from him as well. The Gunners countered with a 2 point average from Saborio in his 2 games this week and a 1 point average from Dane Richards. Next, Tally Hall and Sebastian LeToux traded scores for each club. Then, the Gunners Designated Player came through with a couple of spectacular goals and Sanvezzo chipped in a goal as well. Kasey Keller countered with 6 saves for the Stoners in the nightcap as well. Oduro would add another score for Pennsylvania but it would not be enough. Capital District advances. BOXSCORE: Gunners- Saborio(2T), Richards(1T), Hall(CS), Montero(2G), Sanvezzo(G). Stoners- Angel(2T), LaBrocca(1T), LeToux(1G), Keller(SP), Oduro(G), Perlaza(Y). 

ALLIANCE     7 
SECOND CITY  4 

The Lions won Group B with a perfect 3-0 record in Majors Cup play. Led by a whole bunch of scores from DeRosario who would end up averaging 3 points, and another slew of scores from Najar who would end up averaging 2 points, Alliance offense was in high gear all week. Second City tried to keep up with scores from 5 different players including an impressive week by Jon Busch who had 6 saves and 5 saves in 2 games to actually average a Saves Point. However, it would not be enough and a line up failure didn't help as well. Alliance advances in the Majors Cup Semi Finals pitted against the BSL's Gunners. BOXSCORE: Lions- DeRosario(3T), Najar(2T), Rodgers(1T), Stephenson(1G). Stars- Davis(1A) -1LF, Wolff(1T), Busch(SP), Chiumiento(A), Nyarko(G). 

LOS ANGELES  2 
TORONTO      1 

The Galaxy stayed perfect in the tournament although had the clubs worst offensive showing with only 2 points. BOXSCORE: Galaxy- Barrett(G), Saunders(CS), Hejduk(Y). Reds- Frei(SP), Morgan(Y), Eckersley(Y), Iro(Y). 

SEATTLE   5 
COLORADO  1 

The Sounders kept the Rapids from earning a single point in group stage and will advance in the Semi Finals for the second straight year. Seattle will play the rival Galaxy next week. BOXSCORE: Sounders- Montero(2G), Evans(1G 1A Y), Gonzalez(A), Parke(Y). Rapids- Moor(G Y), Folan(Y).

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