The Stamford Hurricanes Gold
U-12 boys soccer team ended the spring
season in fine fashion, amassing a 2-1-1 record and placing second in
the 17th annual Newington Wrap-up Tournament, held on Saturday, June 19,
and Sunday, June 20.
The competition started on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Middletown
Magic, on goals from Fabrizio Obregon and Jackson Day. The Hurricanes
went on to defeat the Guilford Lions 4-1 with goals from Rafal
Bierezowiec, Jeffrey Beltran, Carlos Aspiazu and Day, who got his second
of the tournament. Jack Ende and Matteo Socci provided solid defense,
defusing threats before any damage could be caused.
In Sunday's action, the Hurricanes tied Fairfield's FUSA Blue with goals
from Beltran (his second of the tournament) and Jose Vergara. This game
should arguably have been a win for the Hurricanes as several shots hit
the goal posts and scrums in the box weren't finished. The competition
ended with the Hurricanes falling 3-0 to the Simsbury Galaxy, the
tournament winners.
Matias Briceno, Nevan McCann and Kieran Mulvany orchestrated many fine
attacks along with Christopher Cote, who was versatile as a forward and
as a defender. The robust play of Evan Denny, Kevin Lam and Richard Ira
provided a tough backline. Keeper Martin Villanueva made excellent saves
throughout the competition and came off his line at crucial moments to
defuse attacks.
The Hurricanes will regroup in the fall in the U-13 division. Players
and parents wish to thank coaches Aidan McCann and Packie Mulvany for
their tireless dedication to the cause as well as manager Paula McCann
who epitomized the fine arts of organization and follow-up.
Bottom Row from left to right:
Richard Ira, Jeffrey Beltran, Evan Denny, Kevin Lam, Kieran Mulvany,
Jose Vergara
Top Row from left to right: Coach Aidan McCann,
Jackson Day, Nevan McCann, Matias Briceno, Martin Villanueva, Carlos
Aspiazu, Rafal Bierezowic, Matteo Socci, Christopher Cote, Coach Packie
Mulvany.
Not pictured: Fabrizio Obregon, Nicholas
Circelli, Jack Ende