AYSO Region 120: Mesa cruises to victory
Costa Mesa shut out East Huntington Beach, 6-0, in AYSO Region 120
boys under-14 Silver All-Star pool play action.
Goalkeepers Matt Grella, Rigo Miranda and William Briseno dominated on
defense with support from Kyle Thorness, Josh Knauer and Blake Pinto.
Mesa struck in the first quarter with a goal from Trevor McDonald, who
scored on a pass from Pinto.
Moments later McDonald returned the favor with a cross pass that Pinto
kicked into the net for a goal.
In the closing minutes of the first half, Alberto Nava passed the ball
to Miranda to give Mesa a 3-0 lead.
In the third quarter, McDonald dribbled through the back field to
score and Alberto Nava added a goal on a direct free kick. Nava found the
back of the net again in the fourth quarter.
The Mesa offense was led by forwards Thomas Kosnosky, McDonald,
Miranda and Pinto with support from midfielders Kenneth Zich, Benny
Edles, Nava and Starnes Arnold.
In girls under-10 All-Star action:
* The G Force defeated North Irvine, 3-0, and fell to Newport Beach,
2-0, Saturday. Justine Cathey, Nushin Tasbihchi and Jeana DeArakal scored
goals against Irvine. Natalie Seckel and Allyson Wallace had assists.
Goalkeeper Jennifer Johnston earned the shutout. Misha Brown and Kendra
Fisher had strong performances against Newport Beach.
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