(June 6, 2011, Redmond, WA) - It took 100 minutes and kicks from the mark, but Fullerton Rangers 93 outlasted New Mexico Rush Nike 94 Argonauts to win the WCDA's inaugural U17 Finals 2-1. The finals were played as part of Crossfire Premier's College Camp with over 40 college coaches in attendance during the weekend.
The outcome wasn't decided until Fullerton's Trevor Verone fired home Fullerton's 6th kick from the penalty spot. On the Argonauts' 6th attempt, Fullerton keeper, Steven Barrera, dove low to his right to make a stunning save that paved the way for Verone's game winner
Each team scored once in the first 100 minutes -- 90 minutes of regulation followed by two 5-minute overtime periods. Fullerton took the lead in the 35th minute as Austin Burke fired home following a pass into the box from the right flank by Conner Bevan.
Early in the 2nd half, New Mexico grabbed the momentum and were rewarded with the equalizer in the 53rd minute. Left back, Justin Schimidt, served up a corner from the left side of the area, and Tyler Nials rose to head the ball high into the top left corner of the Rangers' net.
After a contentious first 20 minutes of the second half, the game opened up as each team pushed forward in search of the game winner. Fullerton keeper, Steven Barrera, made a tricky save in the first overtime period on the near post to deny the Argonauts, and he also made sure on Justin Schmidt's driven ball on the last kick of the second overtime period.
Fullerton was a perfect 4-0 on the weekend, and New Mexico was 2-2, its two losses coming at the hands of the eventual champions. Congratulations to both teams for a superbly-coached, well-played and very entertaining final.
WCDA U17 All-Finals Team
Nick Escalante (Fullerton Rangers)
Justin Schmidt (NM Rush)
Austin Burke (Fullerton Rangers)
Tyler Miller (NM Rush)
Pedro Miola (Crossfire Premeir)
Ben Brennan (NM Rush)
Deven Mason (NM Rush)
Matt Merchant (FC Portland)
Alex Hansen (Fullerton Rangers)
Trevor Verone (Fullerton Rangers)
Hugo Rhoads (FC Portland)
WCDA Best in the Net Winner
Steven Barrera, GK (Fullerton)
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@SayianPrince100 I hope you're not a defender! :)
24burnt 6 months ago
@24burn hey i play i n that team >:3
SayianPrince100 6 months ago
cool vid, but.. you guys have like the worst defenders I've ever seen! xD
24burnt 6 months ago