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Strikers Red rounded out the Fall campaign with only their 4th defeat in 22 tries in the championship match of the NVSC Fall Classic. Red reached the final in each of their 3 tournaments this season taking one trophy and falling in penalties in the other efforts. Cheers to GM and MA for running with us for the weekend - and congrats to the Red for a fine season!
Strikers Red fell by the closest of margins in the championship match of the Discovery Cup over Columbus Day weekend. The Arlington boys quickly took a lead in their bracket by scoring 8 and conceding none in victories over ASC Rockets (VA) and Ocean United Storm (NJ) on Saturday. They looked to have followed suit on Sunday morning carrying a 1-0 lead late into the match with North Carroll Chaos (MD) before a near injury time direct kick was conceded to level the terms. In the final match, Strikers faced BRYC Elite Blue (VA) - the other undefeated side in the bracket - and though Red conceded their only goal from play in the tournament in first half injury time and the strike was enough for Strikers’ first defeat of the season, Arlington had done enough to reach the final and a earn a rematch. The two teams played, what would be their 3rd matches of the day, to a 0-0 stalemate and played 10 minutes of overtime to similar effect. After 5 penalty kicks each, the two were still tied. It wasn’t until sudden death strikes from the spot that the title was decided in Blue’s favor. Strikers Red take aim at Elite Blue yet again on 31 October in Arlington for NCSL league play. Congrats Strikers Red on a courageous weekend ---
Strikers Red performed well in their preseason tune-up collecting victories against competition from VA, MD, and DE. The Arlington boys scored 14 goals without conceding en route to the Championship.
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Strikers Red Summer Training - 2009
| Final Standings |
W |
L |
D |
GD |
P |
| South Africa (green) |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
| Brasil (blue) |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
| Spain (red) |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| USA (white) |
0 |
3 |
0 |
-5 |
0 |
Strikers Red Confederations Cup has concluded with the Championship Game. South Africa 
were defeated by Brasil 
in a scintillating match held during Striker Camp. The Champions’ roster included: Alejo, Jordi, Eric MS, and Peter.
Strikers Red Confederations Cup Champions
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Strikers Blue participated in the The Virginian soccer tournament on May 23-25, 2009. On Sunday, they defeated NCSL Division 3 foe and tournament favorite Damascas Dynamos in an overtime thriller to advance to the Finals. In the Monday final, they played the Chantilly Knights in a defensive masterpiece that remained scoreless through two overtime periods. The Strikers won the shootout 3-2 to claim the championship. Congratulations Strikers Blue!
