| | Published June 29, 2016
| Magic 99 Boys Win National Cup Regional Soccer Tourney
| | | Submitted by Greg Davis |  | | Front row from left: Luke Denham, Diogo Villas-Boas, Joseph Gratol, Alex Topping, David Watts, Zach Flagg, Jason Vilchez, Ben Nash, Sanil Baweja, Tyler Markovich, Cole Kelez; back row: Coach Jasko Begovic, Luca Argast, Mason Larrick, Oliver Feigin, Yohannes Kalonji, Emmanuel Anaya, Shukoor Haji, Aidan Jenkins, Sam Pinto. Photo provided |
The California Magic 99 Boys soccer team won US Club Soccer's National Cup Regional Tournament in Davis from June 11 to June 14, resulting in a 3-1-0 record. The Magic Boys outscored their opponents 12 goals to 2 throughout the tournament. As regional champions, the Magic 99 Boys have qualified for the US Club Soccer National Cup XV Finals to be played in Denver July 22-25.
In the team's first match they were pitted against top competition in Marin FC Blue coming away with a draw against the No. 1 ranked team in Northern California.
Rolling past their next two opponents landed the boys in the final match with a very competitive Albion Academy team from San Diego and prevailed 4-1 for the championship.
"Our team showed great character, discipline and enthusiasm during this tournament," said coach Jasko Begovic. "Years of dedication, sacrifice, improvement and trusting in each other paid off. I am excited for them and where they are heading."
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA