Sunday, February 17, 2013

CREW TAKES ON DC UNITED IN PENALTY KICKS TO CLAIM TITLE



February 16th, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ


     The Kickers 3v3 Indoor soccer league, session 1 commenced with exciting and aggressive championship games.  The girls of NE Revolution defeated Houston Revolution, but not easily at first.  The boys kept up a fight in the first half with a strong defense and go-to-goal mentality.  The girls got it together by the latter half, and claimed fourth place over Houston. 

     The third place game consisted of Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy.  Another exciting match, led to Union's triumph with 6 goals.  The New York Red Bulls met Seattle Sounders in the second place game where the Red Bulls went off on scoring .  The team's offensive set-ups grew consistent throughout the game, giving them 13 goals, and the second place title.

     The final game- the championship match- was between the Columbus Crew and DC United.  DC United defeated Columbus in the regular season, which gave Columbus the motivation to fight back.  Columbus started off aggressive as soon as the whistle was blown, and scored right away.  DC United attacked with precise goal kicks and great crosses.  Columbus, down 4-3, shot the equalizer in the last twenty seconds, sending the teams to a penalty kick tie-breaker.  All players took a shot, but it was Columbus who hit every one with ease, giving them victory of the league.

     It was a very developmental and entertaining six weeks of game play, which will prepare the players for the leagues to come, as well as recreational and travel soccer.  Congratulations to all children for learning and improving every week.