A Cup Win going into Fall Final

 

The Boys Line up for Penalties 



November 13th, 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 follow suit. After some superb shithousery by Mehta, Celtic would fail to convert on their 3rd attempt after completely skying the ball. NYIFC scored their 3rd straight and Celtic converted their 4th. NYIFC had a chance to end the match then and there, but the pressure might have been too much, and the ball sailed over the bar keeping the light alive for Celtic who would go on to score their 5th. A composed Suli, with ice in his veins, scored NYIFC’s 5th and put them into the next round. NYIFC will go on to face Asteras FC who play in the Long Island Soccer Football League, dates/time/location are currently TBD.

 

Verun Mehta saves the opening penalty

            Both the Reserves and First will now go on to hopefully end the Fall Session on a high playing KidSuper Samba AC’s II and III teams. Wins for both teams, and beneficial results around the league, could help keep them competitive for their respective races going into the Spring Session. NYIFC II sit in 3rd tied in points with this week’s opponent while the Firsts have a 7-point gap between themselves and their opponent. Their matches will be at the familiar Randall’s Island at 12PM and 2PM respectively.

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