The CESA U14 boys took the field immediately following the CESA 95 Premier team. On a glorious July day in San Diego, I mean Dublin, the boys played their first international match of their careers against the Belvedere Futball Club (vs. Pearse’s former coach), earning their first caps in a 4-1 victory.
The play started off with Daniel in goal, Michael, Tim, Jeff, and Seth on defense. Wells, Brett, Mitchell, and Justin at midfield. And, at forward, Ted and Jack. DJ came in for Daniel in the second half. Ben came in at right defense for Seth, who moved to midfield, and Andrew came in to play at left mid.
All in all the team played VERY well. The defense was solid only allowing their opponents a few shots. The midfielders controlled most of the play, holding the ball and playing side to side quite effectively. And the offense created at least a dozen solid opportunities.
The magic number for the first match for CESA was 11. After a few minutes of feeling each other out, CESA got on the board first at the 11 minute mark. Justin Finigan had a nice assist from the right wing to Wells who had a brilliant one-touch finish past the keeper.
Then 11 minutes later at the 22nd minute mark, Wells had his way with 3 defenders in the left corner, crossed the ball to Justin, who one touched it to Jack who put it away with a great flick header.
Eleven minutes later at the 33rd minute, Seth dribbled down the right side and crossed for an unassisted goal off a defender.
The play started off with Daniel in goal, Michael, Tim, Jeff, and Seth on defense. Wells, Brett, Mitchell, and Justin at midfield. And, at forward, Ted and Jack. DJ came in for Daniel in the second half. Ben came in at right defense for Seth, who moved to midfield, and Andrew came in to play at left mid.
All in all the team played VERY well. The defense was solid only allowing their opponents a few shots. The midfielders controlled most of the play, holding the ball and playing side to side quite effectively. And the offense created at least a dozen solid opportunities.
The magic number for the first match for CESA was 11. After a few minutes of feeling each other out, CESA got on the board first at the 11 minute mark. Justin Finigan had a nice assist from the right wing to Wells who had a brilliant one-touch finish past the keeper.
Then 11 minutes later at the 22nd minute mark, Wells had his way with 3 defenders in the left corner, crossed the ball to Justin, who one touched it to Jack who put it away with a great flick header.
Eleven minutes later at the 33rd minute, Seth dribbled down the right side and crossed for an unassisted goal off a defender.
Finally, 11 minutes later at the 44th minute, Jeff had a nice assist to Mitchell at midfield, who moved in 10 yards, and blasted a shot over the keeper from 35 yards out.
And yes, 11 minute later, Belvedere got their only goal with their captain taking a long shot. DJ made a brilliant save off the crossbar, but the Belvedere forward finished off the rebound.
Game report by Carl Litzinger
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