QUICKNESS AND CONFIDENCE PUT KICKER CREW ON TOP

March 17, 2013

Chatham, NJ

     Several of the U7 towns joined Short Sided Soccer for its final U8 tournament later that day.  Croatia took an early lead, yet, again, with older and stronger players.  While they seemed to dominate their division, the Kicker Crew played a friendly against Sayreville, a warm-up that would give them confidence to later sweep their division.  Croatia tried to keep it together in the game against the Kicker Crew, but the boys in yellow destroyed the tie score with the game-winning goal, leading them to the championship game.

     Sayreville, Clark 3, and Morris Plains Destroyers fought to earn first place within their division in very close matches.  Sayreville held on in their first 3v3 tournament ever, playing experienced and highly talented teams.  Morris Plains Destroyers pushed through with nine points, giving them the seat in the final game against Kicker Crew.  This final was full of fancy footwork and precise passing by both teams.  Kicker Crew, however, stunned everyone with continuous megging, roll-overs, and other advanced moves.  This confidence and skill led them to victory in Short Sided Soccer's final Boys U8 3v3 futsal tournament of the season.

Thanks to all teams for participating in both U7 and U8 tournaments.  Best of luck in the spring season!

CLARK CONQUERS WITH CROATIA CLOSE BEHIND

March 17, 2013

Chatham, NJ

     Six teams took the court in Short Sided Soccer's final Boys U7 3v3 futsal tournament of the winter.  The host teams, Kicker Crew 1 and 2, seemed like the teams to beat with early victories against Clark 2 and Sayreville.  However, Clark 1 took command of the white division while Croatia swept the blue.  In a tight encounter, the boys rallied in the final, giving the audience a reason to be entertained.  The game ended 5-4, giving Clark 1 the U7 title.

DEMPSEY DIGS DEEP

March 3, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ


     The second U9 Boys 3v3 tournament of the day consisted of eight competitive teams, all battling for the final U9 Boys turf title of the season.  Tewksbury earned three points from their first game against Team Croatia, where only one goal was scored.  This highly defensive match was followed by a 12-goal game between Liverpool and Celtic SC.  Liverpool took points from their first two games, and met NJ Dempsey in the division qualifying game.  The two quick and experienced teams fought for first place in their division to move into the finals against Tewksbury.  Liverpool could not get around Dempsey, giving Dempsey the chance to beat Tewksbury.  Although Tewksbury came to play, NJ Dempsey walked away as reigning U9 champions.


Our next 3v3 tournament:  March 17th, Futsal, Chatham Day School

FIRST TIME PA WINS SHORT SIDED SOCCER TOURNAMENT

March 3, 2013
Morris Plains, NJ


     The morning U9 Boys 3v3 turf tournament started off with a shutout by Kicker Crew against Parsippany Milan.  This early boost of confidence helped the Kickers maintain close scores in their next two games.  Fairview SAF returned to Parisi with assurance, and dominated the field with tricky plays and massive pressure.  Celtic SC, however, showed the teams how to claim a tournament.  With a rocky start, Celtic SC got a feel for Short Sided Soccer's tournament, then ended up winning it, making their long, four-hour trek from State College, PA worth it.