(NPSL 2016) New York Cosmos B 3v1 New York Athletic Club








Saturday 14th May 2016
Mack Sports Complex, Hofstra University, New York   Attendance -
Just 24hrs after suffering their first ever defeat, Cosmos B returned to action and also to winning ways after a 3v1 victory over New York Athletic Club. Cosmos wasted no time in erasing memories of the loss, taking the lead after just 3mins when Mitrano headed in a Castellanos corner.

Williams had a chance to double the lead on 19mins, but could not connect as NYAC keeper Luna came out to make the stop. Both sides had efforts on goal, but it was the visitors who levelled matters when Berisha caught Zobeck off his line and beat him with a lobbed effort.
Cosmos had an opportunity to regain the lead just before half time, but the effort went over the bar.
In the second half Mitrano had a couple of  good opportunities to add to his tally, but again the chances were passed up as the score remained level.
The visitors were also pressing for the go ahead goal and a good run from Ceesay was stopped by a tackle from Miguel Palafox to prevent a one on one with Zobeck.
Julian Stahler had been introduced to the game at half time to great effect and had a chance to put Cosmos ahead, but with just the keeper to beat, Luna pulled off the save.
But it would only be a temporary reprieve as Cosmos went ahead in the 81st minute. Stahler produced a long pass to Shaun Williams, who converted the chance.
Castellanos wrapped things up with a fantastic 27 yard free-kick 6 minutes later to seal the 3 points.





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