WEEK 19: The Races Remain Tight

ALAMO CITY 7 BURUD TOWN 5 - The game of the week features two clubs in the thick of their own contention races and they did not disappoint. Both offenses went back and forth throughout the weekend, but it was Felipe Martins 3 assist that would prove to be too much for the Stags to handle. The win was huge for Alamo City as the club has caught Pennsylvania for first place with only 3 games remaining. Meanwhile, Burud Town's defeat knocked the Stags out of the top 4 in the MCQ, although the clubs APG is still tied with the CD Gunners in that table. BOXSCORE: Battle- Henry(G Y), E.Johnson(G A), Martins(A A A), Gruenebaum(SP). Stags-Arrieta(G G), Mattocks(G Y), McInerney(G), Busch(SP).
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ROSE CITY 5 SECOND CITY 3 - The Flyers looked sharp as 4 players made a score including DiVaio getting his first goal. The Stars did get 2 assist from Brad Davis to keep the game close. The Flyers have a 9 point lead for the BSL playoffs with 3 game left. Since the clubs APG is so low, it is possible that either NYS or CDG could overtake the Flyers should they win out their last matches and Rose City lose their last 3 matches. Also these same clubs are within 3 points of each other in the MCQ. BOXSCORE: Flyers- DiVaio(A G Y), Magee(G), Rosales(A), Saunders(CS). Stars-Davis(A A), Nyarko(A).
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SPARTANS 4 PENNSYLVANIA 3 - The first place Stoners once again got to experience just how hard it is to beat the Spartans. Trailing 3-1 late Saturday, the New York side got 10 saves from Sean Johnson to tie Pennsylvania. Then on Sunday Sene scored the game winner to prevent the Spartans from another tie and keep the clubs playoff and MCQ hopes alive. The 2 saves points from Johnson is a BSL first. Other Keepers have gotten SP's and clean sheets in the same match, but not 10 saves. The result also put the Stoners in a 40 point deadlock with Alamo City for the Honors Trophy. BOXSCORE: Spartans-Zusi(A), Johnson(SP SP), Sene(G). Stoners- Camilo(A), Keane(A), Kamara(G), Farfan(Y).

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GATEWAY UNITED 4 ALLIANCE 1 - Playing short of 2 of the clubs Designated Players, the Saints were still able to put up 4 scores and capture the Barium Cup for the second straight year. Gateway maintains its 8 point lead for the last playoff spot. The victory is Gateway United's 40th regular season win all time. Meanwhile the Lions had a tough game with 2 red cards in the match. BOXSCORE: Saints- Salinas(A), Carr(G), Rolfe(G), Mullan(A). Lions-Ching(G), Gordon(R), Cannon(R).
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CD GUNNERS 5 UNION SC 4 - The Gunners jumped out to a quick lead 3-0 on Friday before Union SC roared back and tied up the match at 4-4 at the conclusion of Saturday action. Freddy Adu's undeserved PK on Sunday was the game winner. Capital District is now in sole possession of 4th place of the MCQ. Also in regards to the Founders Cup, the clubs week 22 match against Alamo City will determine the winner of that cup. However, if both should tie in that match, then Gateway United would be the winner of the Founders Cup. BOXSCORE: Gunners- Morales(A), Saborio(G G), Garcia(A), Adu(G). Blues- Caskey(A), Alonso(G), Arnaud(G), Wondolowski(A Y).  
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GOLD COAST 2 KC QUEST 0 - The Suns avenged an earlier loss to the Quest. Neither club has any playoff or MCQ implications. BOXSCORE: Suns- Mapp(A), Lindpere(A), Bernier(Y). Quest- Hall(CS -1LF). McCarty(Y).