A Cup Win going into Fall Final
The Boys Line up for Penalties November 13 th , 4PM, saw NIYFC play Manhattan Celtic II in the Flamahft Cup in what would ultimately be a game of two halves. The first half, Celtic poured on tremendous amounts of pressure and entirely took the Lion’s midfield out of the game. NYIFC struggled to find any purchase beyond their own half and after a sustained assault, Celtic finally earned their reward and went up 0-1. The second half would see the Lion’s kick off and immediately impose their will. They played the free-flowing football they’re accustomed to and started threatening Celtic, stinging the keeper’s palms multiple times before finally equalizing. NYIFC had many more attempts on goal but failed to convert and would lead to a familiar place for the organization, penalties. NYIFC would be the ones to set the tone of the shootout after Verun Mehta came up with an incredible save denying Celtic first blood. NYIFC would score their opening attempt and Celtic would