The New Hyde Park Boys U11 Stormcats defeated the competition, 3-2, in two closely matched games this weekend.
On Friday night, the Stormcats played the Auburndale Warriors at Ft. Totten field in Bayside. Colin Coope, James Gensch and Luke Notine each scored a goal, bringing the score to 3-0.
With only one substitute, the exhausted players gave up two quick goals towards the end of the game, but the defensive team of Wafiq Rakib, Brendan Cooper, Daniel Garcia, Michael Windischmann and Joseph Vieni, along with the superb reflexes of Ryan Kunak in goal, helped the Stormcats hold on for the win.
On Saturday afternoon, the Stormcats faced off against Rockville Centre Galaxy. Once again, the Stormcats won by a score of 3-2 with only one substitute.
James Asmus was able to capitalize on a series of breakaway plays to score two goals, and Colin scored the third on a beautiful assist by Wafiq.
Also showing their skills was Dino Vidaich and James G. up front with the help of Michael at midfield and Ryan Oommen, Brendan, Joe and Daniel on defense. Brendan and Joe did a great job of defending the goal in the absence of the team’s primary goalie.
The two wins place the Stormcats, coached by Alan Cooper, Mark Wasserman and Ken Gensch, in a tie for first place in their division.
New Hyde Park Red Bulls split
at North Hempstead Soccer Festival
Game 1 Red Bulls vs. Albertson
The New Hyde Park Red Bulls matched up well against a strong Albertston squad, but fell by the score of 2-0. Vasilios Dallas led the team with his usual stellar play in goal, allowing the team to remain close, while Kaleb Dyasi and Joseph Teetz led the attack and generated many scoring chances for the Red Bulls.
In midfield, Yusuf Hassan, Arnav Kohli and Austin Lee worked hard and displayed their playmaking skills throughout. Thomas Honovic and Matthew Ribaric also played well with timely runs and spirited play.
On defense, Devon Shah and Om Thakur marked up well and stopped strong offensive attacks by Albertson.
Although the Red Bulls took the loss, the entire team played very well and continuously showed improvement and hoped for a better outcome in the second match.
Game 2 Red Bulls vs. Port Washington
The New Hyde Park Red Bulls played one of their best games of the season by defeating a good Port Washington Team by the score of 4-0.
Vasilios Dallas earned the shutout by playing a smart and steady game. Vasilios controlled the pace each time he had the ball. Joseph Teetz led the attack by scoring two goals and by displaying great speed throughout. Both Devon Shah and Kaleb Dyasi each scored a goal of their own and regulated the game with great ball control.
Matthew Ribaric and Thomas Honovic played a great game, providing support and generating many scoring opportunities for the team. Yusuf Hassan and Arnav Kohli also played one of their best games yet. Yusuf showed hustle and dedication and Arnav created several scoring chances and nearly put in a goal of his own if the opposing goalie did not make the save of the tournament.
Om Thakur and Austin Lee played a strong defense by limiting the opposition’s chances.
The entire team once again showed much improvement and is looking forward to their next game.
