On Saturday July 30 the ASR Cosmos traveled to San Ramon to compete in the Azzuri Classic. The weekend got started off to a fast start with ASR Cosmos winning their first game against EDYSL IMPACT 10-2 with goals from Erik Barrera, Ivan Mojica, Ryan Dieter, Cristian Purdente and Zach Perez. Later in the afternoon the Cosmos took on a strong team from Vallejo and ended up defeating them 7-2 with goals from Erik Barrera, Ivan Mojica, Ryan Dieter and Zach Perez. The Cosmos then faced a talented San Ramon Azzuri boys team the following morning. The game was dominated by the Cosmos and the final score was 6-1 with goals from Erik Barrera, Ryan Dieter and Miguel Vigil. The Cosmos advanced to the Final and played against Vallejo Zorritos once again. This time the game was much closer as Vallejo packed the box in with six players. The game went down to the wire. Ryan Dieter got the Cosmos off to their first lead with a goal from a cross from Cesar Nicasio. In the second half the game was still 1-0 as Ryan got a through ball from Erik Barrera. Ryan chased the ball down shot on goal but the goal keeper was able to save it, Ryan continued to chase the ball down and ended up finishing the ball in the left Upper V. After that goal was scored the Zorritos put the ball on the center mark and came back and scored on the assuming kick off. Marcos Valencia made two huge saves for the Cosmos to keep the score 2-1 and the Cosmos won the championship. Special thanks to all the parents who supported the team and came to cheer the boys on. Great job boys.
