Ballistic United Hosts NorCal Semi Final vs Bay Oaks Friday Night July 17th
Ballistic United will face Bay Oaks in a NorCal Premier Gold Semi Final playoff game at Las Positas College Soccer Stadium on Friday night July 17th. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm. The winner will advance to the NorCal Gold Mens Premier Championship game the following weekend. Admission is free. The field is located at:
Las Positas College
3033 Collier Canyon Road
Livermore, CA
Ballistic United Wins 4th Strait Game Defeating Bay Oaks 3-1
Boomer scores 2 goals as Ballistic readies for the playoffs
Pleasanton’s Ballistic United Premier team traveled to Alameda Saturday for a NorCal Men’s Under 20 Premier League match against Bay Oaks. In the 5th minute Bay Oaks was awarded a Penalty Kick for a questionable hand ball in the penalty box. The ensuing Bay Oaks kick deflected off the left goal post with the rebound bouncing to another Bay Oaks player. Miraculously the follow-up shot then deflected off the right post and out of danger.
Ballistic quickly went back to work creating several fine scoring chances. In the 10th minute right back Evan Sherwood sent a 40 yard cross to the far post that was received by George Mayer. Mayer fed the ball to Andrew “Boomer” Cruz with Cruz slotting the ball home from about 8 yards. Five minutes later winger David Norton made a wonderful run with the ball down the right flank beating several Bay Oaks defenders. Norton then cut inside and ripped a shot on goal that was deflected by the keeper to the far post. George Mayer’s 1st time shot finished the play and pushed the score to 2-0 Ballistic.
In the second half Bay Oaks got on the scoreboard with a shot from the right flank in the 58th minute. The momentum turned a bit as the Oakland side appeared to gain confidence and possession. Later in half another controversial call saw a Ballistic goal called back for a foul on Bay Oaks. Winger David Norton was pulled from behind by his defender as he entered the penalty area. Norton stayed on his feet and then beat the Bay Oaks keeper only to see the goal disallowed. The referee awarded Ballistic a free kick instead just outside the box. Kyle Crain sent a bending free kick to the far post that required a full diving stretch by the Bay Oaks goalie. In the 73rd minute Ballistic was able to counter attack with KJ Newbery sending a through ball for “Boomer” Cruz. Cruz’s shot put Pleasanton up 3-1.
With the victory Ballistic goes to 5 wins, 1 loss on the season heading in to next weekend’s playoffs. The Pleasanton side has scored 18 goals while allowing only 5.
Ballistic defeats Diablo FC 1-0
Crain free kick helps extend unbeaten streak to 3
Concord, CA - Ballistic United Men’s U20 Premier extended their unbeaten run to 3 games with a 1-0 victory over Diablo FC at Boatwright field Monday night.
Kyle Crain scored the game’s only goal in the 36th minute following a Diablo fould on David Norton. Crain unleashed a perfectly hit strike from 24 yards that found the side netting on the back post prompting a robust celebration from the Ballistic players.
In the second half Diablo pushed hard and sent increasing numbers forward looking for the equalizer. The midfield trio of Tyler Copeman, Jeff Squire and Kyle Crain with some excellent minutes by Aaron Lek combined to make things difficult in the center of the pitch. Physical play dominated the entire match with things coming to a head in the 60th minute. A Diablo player was felled by a crunching high speed collision that left him down and needing attention for an extended amount of time. Ten minutes later Ballistic was down to 10 men following a red card for retalitation.
With Diablo pushing hard for a goal Ballistic remained organized and turned aside several frantic attacks. Pleasanton was able to launch several counter attacks with 10 David Norton narrowly missed two chances to ice the game.
The Ballistic back line has been outstanding the past two games recording two shutouts. Laser sharp focus and 100% commitment by backs Michael Janjigian, Adam Slouschter, Evan Sherwood, Aaron Gotthardt, Kevin Phillips and Min-Joon Oh led the defensive effort.
Ballistic goes to 4 wins, 1 loss (tied for 1st place) while Diablo FC falls to 2 wins, 2 losses.
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