September 19, 2008- CELTIC competitive 99 3v3 team of the Carlisle 3v3 Academy and club members of CUFC took matters into their own hands at the recent Southeastern Regional 3v3 tournament in Evans, GA. The Celtic team completed the two-day tournament with 27 goals and only allowing 3 against. The Celtic team defeated the Palmetto Heat team of Columbia, SC 1-0 in the final to revenge a 4-3 defeat in the final of the Statesville, NC tournament in July by the same Palmetto Heat.
The final game came down to a goal scored by Nicholas Guido in the last minute of play to give the Celtic team the regional championship. The redemption was even sweeter as this same Celtic team was knocked out of the championship bracket last year without losing a game. Goal differential was the culprit. This year the young lads ensured this would not happen again. The Celtic team provided a show case of the how the kids are being developed at Carlisle Soccer and CUFC. Ball control, defense first, and have fun while playing the game was evident as you watch every child perform.
The Celtic team will be heading to the World 3v3 Championships at the Wide World of Sports located in Orlando, FL, January, 2009. Best of luck Celtic team. The team is coached by Sean Carlisle and Vinny Guido.
The Celtic Team is made up of (from left to right of the Picture):
Melvin Covert
Nicholas Guido
Jensen Graham
Gabriel Martinez
Karl-Heinz Reichert
Coach Vinny Guido
Not shown (Sean Carlisle)
