The players won both the junior and senior games to extend the winless streak for the parents to “0-for-Forever”!
The juniors had a spirited game as the parents tried to conceal their limited skills with a lot of noise. It didn’t help. Six goals sealed their fate. Kevin Chan (three goals), Sammy Duggan (two goals) and one goal by Demond Pearson was more than enough to overcome feeble tallies by Mr. Hinz, Ms. Mininson and Captain Ms. Chan.
Great midfield by Vincent Scifino, Jamie Chan, Alex Laroia and Josh Hom. Charlie Hinz was excellent as the goalie.
The senior match was a little closer. Debbie Chin opened the scoring with the first goal. The parents put on a spurt midway through the first half with goals by Mr. LaPinta and Mr. Egre.
Stefani Egre closed out the 1st half with the tying goal.
The parents put a scare into the players when a penalty shot was called for the parents. It was a bogus call when the referee missed a hand ball by the parents but instead called a hand ball on the players.
However, as expected the penalty shot was pretty weak and wide of the mark to keep the contest tied.
In the closing moments Brett Tirado was able to rocket a blast past the goalie for the winning goal. And the frustration continues.
David Glass was outstanding as his super defense stopped the parents all day.
The stars at midfield were Malik Wilder, Billy Russo, Sebastian Gonzalez, Frankie LaPinta, Matt Saraiva Harrison Stein and Kendall Toomer.
Andrea Matteo pressed tirelessly with her tenacious attacks.
Thanks to all the parents who took that giant step and got on to the ‘pitch’ with their children and now understand it’s not quite as easy as it looks.
Topping off the season was a big, beautiful soccer sheet cake (graciously provided by the Chins). Thank you.
A big thanks to all our coaches: Krys, Jessica, Katie, Matt, John, Jonathan, Danny, Kevin, Matt, Victoria and the Kick Kats (Brittany, Sarahelena, Kayla, Alessia, Gianna, Katya, Olivia, Catherine, Gabriella and Ashley), and Rich and Matt Bursig who could not make it this week.
A special thanks to my assistants, Brian Evers and Mary Jo Bursig. They are the last pieces to the puzzle which makes it all a picture-perfect program!
Keep an eye open for a reunion next spring as we celebrate our 20th anniversary with as many current and former players and coaches as we can contact!
