CITY SECTION SOCCER PLAYOFFS: PATRIOTS ADVANCE IN OT.Byline: Daily News The top-seeded Birmingham boys' soccer team of Van Nuys showed immense heart and character in defeating Monroe of North Hills 5-3 in overtime Thursday in a City Division quarterfinal game at Birmingham. The host Patriots, who advanced on extra-period goals by captain Jonathan Moreno and Jaime Gomez - his fourth of the game - appeared to be tight in the first half and Monroe took advantage, setting the tempo early. Danny Corrales Corrales can refer to: People
v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the momentum when Corrales netted his second goal in the 35th minute. By halftime, the Vikings had completely stunned stun tr.v. stunned, stun·ning, stuns 1. To daze or render senseless, by or as if by a blow. 2. To overwhelm or daze with a loud noise. 3. Birmingham with a 2-0 lead. The Patriots (18-4-3) looked to their experienced midfielders in the second half to generate some offense. Seniors Zael Rivas, Tony Ortega and Moreno responded, stepping up their level of play. Their crafty passes and unselfish play opened up the field for explosive forward Gomez. Rivas, who had not played in two weeks due to bruised bruise v. bruised, bruis·ing, bruis·es v.tr. 1. a. To injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of (part of the body) without breaking the skin, as by a blow. b. ribs, sent a corner kick into the penalty area to Gomez, who headed the ball past the outstreched arms of Monroe goalkeeper Esteban Reyes to cut the deficit to 2-1. Gomez, a junior, continued to display his aerial skills, scoring on another header in the 62th minute as Birmingham drew even at 2-2. The Vikings (9-3-3) responded a minute later on Daniel Garcia's goal, which regained the lead for Monroe. In the 79th minute, with time winding down in regulation, Tony Ortega, (two assists) sent a long ball down the middle of the field to Gomez. Gomez received the ball at the top of the penalty box, controlled it, and fired his third goal of the game. The clutch shot tied the score at 3-3, sending the teams into two 10-minute overtime periods Noun 1. overtime period - a period of overtime play to resolve a tie; e.g. basketball extra time, overtime - playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie . In the eigth minute of the first overtime, Ortega dribbled down the sideline and crossed the ball to an oncoming on·com·ing adj. Coming nearer; approaching: an oncoming storm. n. An approach; an advance. Moreno, who one-timed the ball into the back of the net. Gomez added his fourth goal in the second OT period as the Patriots completed a dramatic comeback in a hard-fought game by both teams. -Sean Ceglinsky --Jefferson 2, Sylmar 0: Francisco Zambrano and Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Santos Santos (sän`t  s), city (1996 pop. 412,288), São Paulo state, SE Brazil, on the island of São Vicente in the Atlantic just off the mainland. each scored to lead the Democrats past the Spartans in a second-round game. Jefferson (14-4-3) took advantage of its size and quickness to create scoring opportunities and keep Sylmar (10-10-5) off balance. Sylmar had its chances with 11 shots on goal. The Spartans played without their two leading scorers, however, Jaime Castellano and Juan Andrade. ``They were yellow-carded in the Banning game,'' said Sylmar coach Emanuel Martins. ``But that's no excuse. Jefferson outplayed us.'' Martins praised the play of Sylmar midfielder Del Aguilar and Spartans goalie Christian Pelayo, who had six saves. - Rob Moscato Moscato can have several meanings see:
--Garfield 1, Grant 0: Midfielder George Mendoza's penalty kick with 4:50 remaining in the first half moved the 24th-seeded Bulldogs (5-5-1) into the quarterfinals with their victory over the host Lancers lanc·er n. 1. A cavalryman armed with a lance. 2. A member of a regiment originally armed with lances. 3. lancers (used with a sing. verb) a. A kind of quadrille. b. . Striker Israel Rodriguez was brought down near the goal to set up the game-winning penalty kick. The Sunset Six League-champion and eighth-seeded Lancers (11-4) outshot the Bulldogs 12-7. Grant's best chance came early in the second half, when Oliver Montajo headed a corner kick that hit the crossbar. - Howard Abrams --Gardena 1, Kennedy 0: Cesar Martinez scored on a rebound off Cougars goalkeeper Mario Merino Merino Breed of medium-sized sheep originating in Spain that has become prominent worldwide. It has a white face, white legs, and crimped fine-wool fleece. Known as early as the 12th century, it may have been a Moorish importation. in fifth minute of the first overtime to give the Panthers (15-2-4) the win. Merino had nine saves in regulation for Kennedy (7-6-7). - Mark Bosteder CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) Jaime Gomez, left, celebrates with Birmingham teammates after scoring four goals. Below, the Patriots' Jonathan Moreno (right) tries to take the ball from Monroe's Jose Miranda. Eric Grigorian/Special to the Daily News |
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