San Diego Boca FC Knocks SD Flash
Out of US Open Cup Qualification with
1-0 Road Win
After 120 Minutes of Overtime Play on Saturday Night San
Diego Boca FC Steps Up against SD Flash with 1-0 win
with a powerful 91’ Extra Time Goal
March 25, 2012 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Boca FC today beat all odds after playing and winning a 120-Minute Overtime match against the Phoenix Monsoon on Saturday night and then traveling for a local derby road match at the SD Flash grounds and winning 1-0 with a powerful 91’ extra time goal to seal the victory and continue its quest for a 2012 US Open Cup birth.
San Diego Boca Forward Alfredo Rodriguez finished a counter attack in extra time that started after a Flash breakdown by outpacing two Flash defenders on a through ball down the middle and slotted home the game winner into the left hand side of the net giving Boca the road victory. Players and coaches celebrated as the play was a classic counter that was executed perfectly by 19-year old midfielders Michael Perez and William Quintanilla. Quintanilla touched a pass in the midfield coming from Perez and found Rodriguez streaking through and delivered a silver platter pass to Rodriquez who calmly touched the ball to himself and then hit the ball past the Flash Goalkeeper which essentially ended the game and sealed the victory.
Head Coach Karim Ben Marzouk commented, “Today was another good win for our club as we played a good team in the Flash. We knew going in what type of futbol we needed to play to come out ahead. I give the boys credit for sticking in and fighting because the previous night they put out quite a bit of energy against Phoenix, winning in overtime. It obviously feels good to win especially when it’s a local derby but we know very well the Flash will be ready for the upcoming league matches. Right now we will enjoy the victory but its back to training on Monday.”
San Diego Boca FC now will face the winner of Fullerton Rangers and FC Hasental who play Tuesday night in Los Angeles. If San Diego Boca FC can win this next qualifying match, they will secure a birth in the US Open Cup.
Final Match Stats:
Final Score:
San Diego Boca FC 1 (Rodriguez - 91’)
SD Flash 0
Weather –Breezy and cool 59 degrees.
About San Diego Boca FC
San Diego Boca FC is part of the Western Division of the 49-team National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). San Diego Boca FC was founded to promote professional, amateur, and youth soccer throughout San Diego County through a grassroots approach, following that of storied Argentina club Boca Juniors. For more information, visit www.sdboca.com or www.npsl.info.
Boca Soccer Store - Old Town
San Diego Boca FC also operates the Boca Soccer Store located in Old Town, San Diego at 1919 San Diego Ave, San Diego, Ca 92110. 619-756-7528.
Boca Soccer Store carries Lotto, Nike, Vizari, Adidas, and much more. Soccer enthusiasts can browse through our selection of jerseys, cleats, balls, bags, and more. Also, come check out our ESPN Soccer Zone Lounge Area for free viewing of MLS, 2012 Champions League and 2012 Euro matches including daily Fox Soccer, Gol TV, ESPN Deportes coverage on our 55” HD TV’s.
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San Diego Boca FC Wins 5-4 in Overtime
Thriller of US Open Cup Qualifier Match
against Phoenix
Down 3-0, San Diego Boca FC Staged a memorable
comeback 5-4 win!
March 24, 2012 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Boca FC today gave its fans a taste of its new look and feel as it rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to score a 5-4 Overtime victory over the Phoenix Mansoon giving Boca its first win of the 2012 campaign.
Both teams started off with a little apprehension feeling one another out but Phoenix snapped out first with a flurry of goals to stun Boca at home taking a lead 3-0 into the second half. Finally after some water in its face, Boca began piecing things together with some changes in the lineup in the second half by new Head Coach Karim Ben Maruk. Boca scored its first goal on a penalty kick taken by Juan “Kichi” Perez followed by two goals by newly acquired Swiss forward Gabriel Buckson sending the match into extra time. Boca managed to take the lead 4-3 in OT but in the final minutes of the second overtime, Phoenix scored a header on a corner kick shortly thereafter which ultimately sent the game into penalty kicks.
Two fifteen minute half’s were played in this match being it was a US Open Cup qualifying match as both teams battled to the bitter end with neither team being able to score. With overtime complete, the both teams entered into the standard penalty kick shootout which turned out to be a thriller. Boca took the lead after Juan “Kichi” Perez scored Boca’s first shoot and Phoenix missed its first. Ultimately, Phoenix ran out of gas on its last shoot as Boca Keeper Steve Gonzalez made a save in Phoenix’s last attempt thus sealing the victory for Boca and its fans.
San Diego Boca FC Head Coach Karim Ben Mazuk commented, “We are happy to get the victory as Phoenix came in a played a hard match to their credit. We did not play well in the first half and it showed. We made some key player substitutions in the second half and the players and the team as a whole responded well. I give the team credit for coming back from 3-0 in the hole, as that does not happen often in soccer and the fans got to see what this team is made of and it’s early so I am sure the team can only improve from here.”
Final Match Stats:
Final Score (OT-PK’s)
San Diego Boca FC 5
Phoenix Mansoon 4
Attendance: 647
Weather – Overcast and pleasant 64 degrees.
About San Diego Boca FC
San Diego Boca FC is part of the Western Division of the 49-team National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). San Diego Boca FC was founded to promote professional, amateur, and youth soccer throughout San Diego County through a grassroots approach, following that of storied Argentina club Boca Juniors. For more information, visit www.sdboca.com or www.npsl.info.
Boca Soccer Store - Old Town
San Diego Boca FC also operates the Boca Soccer Store located in Old Town, San Diego at 1919 San Diego Ave, San Diego, Ca 92110. 619-756-7528.
Boca Soccer Store carries Lotto, Nike, Vizari, Adidas, and much more. Soccer enthusiasts can browse through our selection of jerseys, cleats, balls, bags, and more. Also, come check out our ESPN Soccer Zone Lounge Area for free viewing of MLS, 2012 Champions League and 2012 Euro matches including daily Fox Soccer, Gol TV, ESPN Deportes coverage on our 55” HD TV’s.
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San Diego Boca FC Announce US Open
Cup Qualifier Match against NPSL
Division Rival Phoenix Mansoon
Downtown’s Balboa Stadium is home to Boca’s Saturday
3:00 PM Kickoff
March 20, 2012 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Boca FC (NPSL) announced today it upcoming US Open Cup Qualifier match against the Phoenix Mansoon (NPSL) this Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Historic Balboa Stadium in Downtown, San Diego. The match was initially set for March 17th but the storm that recently rumbled through San Diego caused a rescheduling of the match.
This key US Open Cup qualifying matchup will kick off the 2012 campaign for San Diego Boca FC as the club has made numerous changes in coaching and player personal during the offseason to prepare for the upcoming 2012 NPSL season.
The two teams have not met in league play in the past as the Phoenix Mansoon is a new NPSL entry in 2012 so the match will be a quick “get to know each other battle” as the loser of the match will be eliminated from entering the prestigious 2012 US Open Cup which is the longest standing US Soccer Tournament spanning back to 1914.
San Diego Boca FC’s President and General Manager Yan Skwara commented, “We are excited to get this season out the door as it’s been a busy off season. The US Open Cup Qualifier this weekend against Phoenix certainly get things moving quickly as we are basically looking at this match as a must win. This is going to be a tough season as is every season, but we feel we are prepared. We have worked hard during the off-season keeping the players that we wanted from last year’s squad along with identifying and adding the new talent that is necessary to make this a winning season.
“Having brought in new head Coach Karim Ben Mazouk from the departing Papo Santos was the beginning of the beginning. Coach Karim has been a pleasure to work with as he is a seasoned coach with over 30 years of coaching experience and he knows his game. Coach Karim carries a international passport originally born and raised in Morocco and settling here in San Diego many years back coaching at all levels starting including Youth soccer, High School soccer, Colligate soccer and Professional. Coach Karim knows exactly what he wants to do with this squad and we have worked well together to bring together what we feel are a special group of players together that are not only some of the best local players from San Diego but a international mix of talent that have made their way to our club in some shape or form. To compliment Coach Karim, we also have had the fortune to sign Assistant Coach Miguel Garcia who has done a fantastic job in playing his role as assistant coach. Coach Miguel’s professional career in goal with Necaxa and the San Diego Sockers back in the 80’s gives us a solid coaching staff entering the new season.
We are very pleased to re-sign Forward, Juan “Kichi” Perez, Defender, Jared Kikura and veteran Goalkeeper, Steve Gonzalez from last year’s squad as they are key players that are leaders both on and off the field. To compliment our returning players from last year, we wanted to make sure they were supported with the right mix of new talent in all positions.
Skwara continued, “We were very fortunate with several signings this off season starting with two players from Switzerland in 20 year old Mustafa Samatar (6’2-165) and 21 year old Gabriel Buckson (6’2-160). Both players arrived in San Diego several months ago to begin training with the squad and have made an immediate impact on the pitch. I think our fans will enjoy the goal scoring punch that Gabriel brings to the table as he has great speed and very good technique with the ball not to mention a great shot which every good forward possesses.
Mustafa on the other hand brings a work ethic into the midfield that is very solid and consistent and he knows how to break down plays and start a new attack.
Newly Signed Defenders Jamel Wallace (6’3 -180) and Jordon Grider (6’2 -175) bring strength and size in the back line along with local San Diego State graduate Defender Zach Luzczynski (6’1-172) Mexican Defender Bernardo Fernardo (6’2-179) and Brent Zuniga to create solid depth and strength in the back line. Our midfield includes third year BOCA midfielder Andreas “Apache” Canizales who is joined by newly signed playmaker Christian Maderos, Midfielder Chris Smith, and South African attacking midfielder Adam Meltz. Other key signing’s this year who are all also San Diego natives include Midfielders Juan Cardona, Defender, John Cardona, Midfielder Geovanni Sanchez, Midfielder, William Quintanilla, Midfielder Eder Gomez, Forward, Alfredo Rodriguez and Midfielder Michael Perez who are all battling for a starting position.
Skwara continued, “Our coaches and players are prepared and committed for the season as we have high expectations of ourselves. Playing an attractive brand of winning futbol that our Boca fans can enjoy is our objective this season and I like our chances.”
About San Diego Boca FC
San Diego Boca FC is part of the Western Division of the 49-team National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). San Diego Boca FC was founded to promote professional, amateur, and youth soccer throughout San Diego County through a grassroots approach, following that of storied Argentina club Boca Juniors. For more information, visit www.sdboca.com or www.npsl.info.
Boca Soccer Store - Old Town
San Diego Boca FC also operates the Boca Soccer Store located in Old Town, San Diego at 1919 San Diego Ave, San Diego, Ca 92110. 619-756-7528.
Boca Soccer Store carries Lotto, Nike, Vizari, Adidas, and much more. Soccer enthusiasts can browse through our selection of jerseys, cleats, balls, bags, and more. Also, come check out our ESPN Soccer Zone Lounge Area for free viewing of MLS, 2012 Champions League and 2012 Euro matches including daily Fox Soccer, Gol TV, ESPN Deportes coverage on our 55” HD TV’s.
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San Diego Boca FC and BOCA SOCCER STORE Partner with Embrace to host 3rd Annual “Embrace the Streets” event
On November 12th, college student volunteers, elected officials and community members will join Embrace on the corners of 15th & Island and 16th & Island
San Diego, CA October 27, 2011 – San Diego Boca FC and BOCA Soccer Store today announced that it has yet again partnered with Embrace, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes college students to address San Diego community needs, will team up with elected officials, student volunteers and community members to host its 3rd Annual “Embrace the Streets” event for San Diego’s homeless.
On Saturday, November 12th from Noon to 2 p.m., hundreds of homeless civilians and veterans living on the streets of downtown, or in temporary housing, will receive blankets, clothing and prepared food from local volunteers.
The San Diego Soccer Community is encouraged to drop of any and all clothing and blankets that will be collected at the BOCA Soccer Store in Old Town.
Embrace Blanket and Clothing Drop off Center
BOCA Soccer Store
1919 San Diego Ave
San Diego, Ca 92110
619-756-7528
Last year’s event collected and donated more than 1000 lbs. in clothing and bedding, in addition to handing out over 500 hot meals to those who attended. All left over food will be donated to the
Veteran’s Village of San Diego.
Yan Skwara, President of San Diego Boca FC stated, “We are again proud to be
part of a great campaign to assist the homeless led by Embrace.org and Sean Sheppard. Helping keep the homeless civilians properly protected from the cold elements as winter approaches, is very
important and we stand behind doing what we can do to help those less unfortunate.”
The “Embrace the Streets” effort will begin with a week-long clothing, blanket and sheets drive, with donation sites at San Diego State University (SDSU) and San Diego City College (SDCC) from
Monday, October 31st through Friday, November 4th.
As the main food sponsor for this year’s event, The San Diego Food Bank will donate all of the meat for the event, to then be prepared by local restaurant/catering chefs.
All part of Embrace’s ongoing CommYOUnity Chefs Program, chefs from Sushi On A Roll, Epic Catering, Epicure, Yokoz and Indulge will prepare all of the food throughout the two hour event.
San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria will be presenting Embrace with a Resolution and will join California Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher to work with the students, distributing clothing and food to
all who attend.
The 2010 effort warranted a City Council Resolution, from Councilman Carl Demaio; a California Legislature Assembly Resolution, from Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher; and a Proclamation from the City of
San Diego, from Mayor Jerry Sanders.
College student volunteers will give out all the clothing and blankets, accumulated from the drive, on the corner of both 15th & Island and 16th & Island from Noon to 2:00 p.m.
heavily involved participants in this year’s event include: Sempra Energy Foundation, as the main sponsor; the San Diego Police Department and Assistant Chief Shelley Zimmerman; SDSU, and SDCC.
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About Embrace
Embrace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, connects universities and colleges with local government to create a community outreach/service-learning model that utilizes college students to remedy
problems within civilian and veteran communities on a volunteer basis.
San Diego Boca FC
San Diego Boca FC is part of the Western Division of the 38-team National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). San Diego Boca FC was founded to promote professional, amateur, and youth soccer throughout San Diego County through a grassroots approach, following that of storied Argentina club Boca Juniors. For more information, visit www.sdboca.com or HYPERLINK "http://www.npsl.info" www.npsl.info
BOCA Soccer Store – (Old Town-San Diego)
The Boca Soccer Store located in Old Town, San Diego at 1919 San Diego Ave, San Diego, Ca 92110.
Boca Soccer Store carries Lotto, Nike, Adidas, Vizari, Uhlsport, Fila, Fold-A- Goal and much more. Soccer enthusiasts can browse through our selection of jerseys, cleats, balls, bags, and more. Also, come check out our Soccer Zone Lounge Area for free viewing of all soccer matches including daily Fox Soccer, Gol TV, ESPN Deportes coverage on our two 55” HD TV’s.
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