LMSC Magic (U11-A Boys) captured their second straight EPYSA State Cup championship on May 16th. It was not an easy road for Magic. There were 40 teams in the U11 State Championship and Magic had a tough draw. During group play, they defeated Ukrainian National Atoms 2-0, Philadelphia Soccer Club 5-1, and CASA (Harrisburg) 4-2. Upon advancement, Magic faced FC Bucks in a play-in round and won 2-1, needing a goal in extra time to seal the victory. They played another tough team in the quarterfinals, Lower Dauphin, and again won by the slim margin of 2-1. Their semi-final game was against the always tough West Chester United squad and Magic played them on their home turf. Magic gave up the first goal, but roared back to score the next 4 and won the match 4-1. Magic faced the very talented and well-coached Lehigh Valley United (the same team they defeated to capture the DELCO fall league championship) in the finals. Also, Magic learned only a few days the final game that their keeper would not be 100% as he would playing with a broken finger that he fractured during training the Sunday before the finals. Magic came out strong scoring the first 3 goals. However, Lehigh Valley responded with three straight goals. Magic regained their composure, continued to push hard in the second half and they were able to score the winning goal on a mad scramble in front of the opposing team’s net with 30 seconds left in the contest.
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