CDA 93’s Win Surf Cup
 After
winning six matches in three days, the CDA 93’s
captured the 2009 u-16 Surf Cup super group
title. The team traveled with an 18 man roster
to San Diego and received contributions from all
members throughout a grueling weekend of soccer.
The team had an opportunity to play against some
of the best u-16 teams in the nation.
The CDA 93’s opened the tournament playing
against a very strong Real So Cal side. It was
an 8:00 kick off and the boy’s were ready to
play on the beautifully kept Polo Fields. With
goals from Cody Giddings, Matt LaGrassa, and
Connor Hallisey, CDA was able to defeat Real So
Cal by a score of 3-1.
In the afternoon, CDA faced the Oklahoma State
Champions, NYSA Celtic 94 Green. CDA got on the
board early when Seth Casiple finished his
opportunity after a combo with Matt LaGrassa.
Soon after, Casiple proved to be provider when
he served in a corner from the right side that
Kellen Crow finished off with a powerful header.
LaGrassa provided his second assist of the game
when he found Kolby Mitnick for the third goal.
Cody Giddings assisted Marwan Nazanda for the
fourth goal of the match to give the CDA a 4-0
victory.
The third and final group match saw the CDA face
off with an extremely talented Aztecs FC Premier
side. According to the GotSoccer website, Aztecs
FC Premier is the #1 u-16 boy’s team in the
nation. Many college coaches enjoyed watching a
great game played by both sides. Aztecs looked
very strong in the first half. Jon Murray kept
his team in the game with two outstanding first
half saves. However, before the break, Aztecs
struck first and took a 1-0 lead into the half.
After the break, CDA found a way to raise their
level and start putting their mark on the match.
As the game opened up, the CDA depth seemed to
allow the team to take over the match. Cody
Giddings stuck away the equalizer on an assist
from Connor Hallisey. Then, Matt LaGrassa put
away a cannon of a goal on what turned out to be
the game winner. Once again it was Hallisey that
provided the assist.
On to the quarterfinals, the CDA side met up
with the Slammers in what turned out to be the
most exciting game of the weekend. Although CDA
created many chances in the first half, they
were not able to put away a goal. Then, with
minutes remaining in the first half, Slammers
took a 1-0 lead off an unfortunate own goal.
Slammers were well organized in the second half
playing with a lead and made things very
difficult for CDA. With only minutes remaining
Seth Casiple drove in a cross which Matt
LaGrassa hit on a first time volley to send the
game directly to penalties. Andreas Garcia
proved to be the hero when he saved two of the
four penalties that he faced. Casiple, Nazanda,
Schiffel, and Thompson all finished off their
spot kicks to help send CDA to the semis.
In the semis, CDA faced the Central California
Aztecs. CDA had some decent looks at goal, but
had to go into the break tied 0-0. However, it
only took 10 seconds into the second half for
CDA to find their goal. Cody Giddings received a
pass off the kick off and crossed a ball which
was slotted home by Kendall Modiste. With
neither team able to find the net the rest of
the way, CDA won the match 1-0.
The final capped off a long and enjoyable
weekend of soccer. CDA met up with a very strong
Pateadores side in the final match. Casiple, who
moved to Sacramento a year ago, would be playing
against his old team in the most important match
of the weekend. Cody Giddings put away a pair of
goals to give CDA a 2-0 final victory. The first
goal was swung in from Hallisey, and the second
was set up by Casiple.
Congratulations to the CDA 93’s for becoming the
2009 u-16 boy’s Surf Cup Champions. Strong
contributions from all members helped the team
win the cup. Goalkeepers Murray and Garcia
combined to only allow three goals in six
matches against some outstanding competition.
Center backs Grant Silvester and Austin Dunn
anchored a stingy back line. Connor Swartz,
Kellen Crow, and Gabe Lock were able to shut
down the flanks in their outside back positions.
Well done CDA 93’s.
Also check out this
article:
CDA 91's made a great
first impression by going out and winning the
prestigious San Diego Surf Cup
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:
http://www.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=5350&ApplicationID=393316
http://soccer.xkorangecounty.com/news.php?viewStory=3863
http://www.farpostreport.com/content/view/2635/
|
