2005, February News Article

Celtics Teams Reach Semi-Finals at Presidents Cup in Madison, Wisconsin.

St. Charles Celtics teams participated in the 12th Annual President’s Cup Indoor Soccer Tournament. 64 teams, with half from outside of the city of Madison, WI, played in the two-day tournament on February 19th and 20th, 2005.

Celtics teams played in the Men’s Over- 30 and Men’s Over-35 divisions. The Over-30 side won both matches on Saturday against Bares United (2-0) and Madison United (10-0). On Sunday, with a victory against Pumas (3-0) the team was in the Semi-Final. The hard fought match against last year’s champions, Forest City, (4-5) ended in defeat. Celtics Tournament MVP, Darren Llewellyn, played with a chip and a fracture of the elbow in both Over-30 and Over-35 matches. No displacement, so surgery and a cast were not in order. He said, “It is sore but doesn't feel fractured. I would do it again the same way and play on Sunday with the hurt elbow except that I want to make the finals next time!” The Over 30 team can take pride in being the only team in the whole competition not to concede a goal in the group games.

The Over-35 finished on Saturday with a win against Weezers (5-3) and a tie against defending champions Hooligans (2-2). On Sunday, the Celtics bounced back with a win against Lowen (5-3). Qualifying for the semi-final against Forest City proved to be a bit much for the weary Celtics. A 5-2 defeat ended the Celtics competition.

Participants for the Over-30 team where: Mike Aleksic, Randy Kula, Scott Sheen, Dave Rout, Darren Llewellyn, Dominick Muzi, Tom Waters, Gustavo Paiva, Vince Losacco, Terry Doud, and Brian Babka.

Participants for the Over-35 team where: Gary Cole, Randy Kula, Scott Sheen, Dave Rout, Darren Llewellyn, Claudio Frigo, Sam Mele (I’m pretty sure I told you guys, I pulled my hamstring), John Flynn, George Held, Ken Fanale, Tom Miller, Mike Aleksic, and Vince Nemenski.

A special thanks to the tournament organizers, Dave Rout and John Flynn. Dave was quoted as saying, “Thanks for participating. I had an enjoyable time both on and off the field. I was pleasantly surprised each team reached the semi's. I think we all feel the Over- 30 team should have reached the final especially after not conceding a goal in the group games (thanks to Darren). Please spread the word for next year; perhaps we can take more teams next time. This was my third year and the best yet especially since I was able to get to know some less familiar names and faces”.

Bring on outdoor, let's have more fun and be even more competitive!

A great time was had by all, excellent soccer and some great fun (too much for some) on Saturday night. Judging by the emails flying around, we will be back next year.

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