The 2011 spring Adult Soccer League season came to an end on Sunday, May 16, 2011. This was the most successful season since the league’s inception in 2009. A record 16 teams with more than 190 players participated. The championship game involved Team Sunny Isles Beach and Team Panadish. Team Sunny Isles Beach was victorious with a final score of 2-1, repeating as champions. The championship game had it all – exciting plays, blood, sweat, tears, and even a little drizzle of rain. To set the tempo the game started with an early goal by Team Panadish, followed up with the equalizer before the end of the half. The score was 1-1. The second half was an intense battle, with the game being decided with five minutes remaining with a goal by Ignacio “Nacho” Calcagno. This goal clinched the second consecutive title for the Sunny Isles Beach soccer team. Congratulations to Team Sunny Isles Beach!!! Tomas Lalinde, Sergio Vuguin, Franco Zelaya, Lucas Gugliotta, Matias Rodiguez, Diego Suarez, Leonardo Talamo, Gonzalo Buchado, Jhon Flores, Gabriel Pires, Willy Villalobos, Diego Echeverria and Jeffrey Ramirez. The awards ceremony awarded Best Goalies to Franco Zelaya and Daniel Donaire, the Golden Boot to Juan “ El Uru” Bermudez with a record 26 goals, the championship and runner-up trophies. Congratulations to all teams for a wonderful season!!!! Can’t wait until next year. The next season will start Fall 2011. For more information on Adult League Soccer or any athletic program, please stop by Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road 305-792-1706 or visit us on our website at www.sibfl.net. Have a great and safe summer!
