Briarcliffe College - 2008 Men's Soccer National Champions
The 2008 USCAA Men's Soccer National Championship Tournament was held Oct 29-31 and won by Briarcliffe College. Rochester College was the tournament host with games held at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Michigan. Click here for more information.
Congratulations to Briarcliffe College who defeated NHTI 2-1 on October 31 to capture the 2008 USCAA Men's Soccer National Championship.
Alan Acevedo of Briarcliffe was named the tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament team by Steven Diaz, David Panchano and Sebastian Gonzalez.
Concordia-Selma defeated Rochester College 4-3 in overtime for third place, while Penn State York defeated Columbia Union 1-0 for fifth place.
All-Tournament Team was: Alan Acevedo (MVP)- Briarcliffe Steven Diaz- Briarcliffe David Panchano- Briarcliffe Sebastian Gonzalez- Briarcliffe Antonio Bifsha- NHTI Josh Smith- NHTI Justin Dawalga- NHTI Trevon Mitchell- Concordia-Selma Brian Arneaud- Concordia-Selma Justin Sellers- Rochester College Trevor Wilsom- Rochester College John Suarez- Penn York
Friday's Games
5th place: Penn State York 1, Columbia Union 0
3rd place: Concordia-Selma 4, Rochester 3 (OT)
Championship: Briarcliffe 2, NHTI 1
Thursday Games:
Consolation: Penn State York 1, Robert Morris Lake County 0
Consolation: Columbia Union 1, Penn College 0
Semifinal: Briarcliffe 1, Concordia-Selma 1 (Briarcliffe wins 4-2 in shootout)
Semifinal: NHTI 5, Rochester College 2
Wednesday, October 29 results
Game 1 - 1PM
NHTI - 4 Penn College - 2
Goals:
NHTI - Nicholas Papamichael (2), Antonio Bifsha, Josh Smith
Penn College - Roberto Barraza, Stephen Lis
Assists:
Penn College - Colbey Frye
Goalkeepers:
NHTI - Andrew Pescia - 6 saves, 1 ga
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NHTI |
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PENCT |
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Shots: |
11 |
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12 |
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Corner Kicks: |
6 |
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5 |
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Fouls: |
13 |
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9 |
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Offside: |
7 |
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4 |
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Yellow Cards: |
#4 |
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#25 |
Game 2 - 1PM
Brarcliffe - 2 Penn State York - 0
Goals:
Briarcliffe - Alan Acevedo (2)
Assists:
David Panchano - (2)
Goalkeepers:
Briarcliffe - Steven Diaz - 2 saves, 0 ga
Penn State York - Joe Dizio - 2 saves, 2 ga
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PSUYK |
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BRCLF |
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Shots: |
3 |
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2 |
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Corner Kicks: |
6 |
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6 |
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Fouls: |
7 |
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5 |
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Offside: |
0 |
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0 |
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Yellow Cards: |
#12 |
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#4 |
Game 3 - 3PM
Concordia Selma - 1 Robert Morris Lake County - 0
Goals:
Concordia Selma - Chuvalos George
Assists:
Concordia Selma - Hyron Browne-Baptiste
Goalkeepers:
Concordia Selma - Darron Maillard - 5 saves, 0 ga
Robert Morris Lake County - Alex Flores - 2 saves, 1 ga
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CONAL |
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RMLKC |
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Shots: |
13 |
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4 |
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Corner Kicks: |
4 |
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3 |
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Fouls: |
15 |
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7 |
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Offside: |
1 |
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1 |
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Yellow Cards: |
(1) - ? |
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2 - #16 & ? |
Game 4 - 3PM
Rochester College - 1 Columbia Union - 1 (Rochester win shootout 4-3)
Goals:
Rochester - Justin Miller
Columbia Union - n/a
Shootout Goals:
Rochester - John Wineland, Chris Hall, Billy Wineland, Justin Sellers
Goalkeepers:
Rochester - Stevin Jasinowski - 4 saves, 1 ga
Columbia Union - Jonathon Uribe - 12 saves, 1 ga
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ROCH |
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COLUN |
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Shots: |
13 |
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4 |
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Corner Kicks: |
1 |
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2 |
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Fouls: |
n/a |
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n/a |
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Offside: |
2 |
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2 |
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Yellow Cards: |
#3 |
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#19 |