South Coast Bayern U10 Girls Take Runner-Up in the CSL/US Club California Cup Finals

Huntington Beach, CA, March 06, 2009 --(PR.com)-- South Coast Bayern’s U10 Girls team advanced all the way to the finals match of The CSL/US Club California Cup on Saturday, February 28 before falling 3-0 to Claremont Stars. The second place finish gave South Coast Bayern three outstanding Cal Cup showings in their girls under 9, 10, and 11 divisions; taking first, second, and tied for fifth, respectively.

SC Bayern’s U10 girls advanced to the finals by beating LB Supreme Speed Demons earlier in the day in what was one of the more exciting finishes of the weekend. After a scoreless first half, the teams erupted with a flurry of goal exchanges that left everyone watching breathless. Bayern went up 1-0 early in the second half on a goal by Emily Davis, but LB Supreme Speed Demons tied it minutes later at 1-1. SC Bayern’s Kassidy Burns powered it through the goalies hands to make it 2-1 until the Speed Demons again knotted the score, 2-2.

With 10 minutes remaining in the game Davis made a move to get behind the defenders and buried the shot into the far bottom corner to make it 3-2 South Coast Bayern G98.

Behind great performances--from Burns, Kaitlin Sung and Hannah Wilson among others--the defense and midfielders rejected the LB Supreme Speed Demons advances to hold on for a berth in the Cal Cup finals.

Addressing the champion Claremont Stars at the award ceremonies Saturday afternoon, South Coast Bayern Director of Soccer Development Bobby Bruch said, “You are a great team and champion. We only hope that our team can continue to get better, so in the future we can match the awesome play and intensity you displayed today.”

In other South Coast Bayern news Saturday, the Girls U11 team went into halftime down 1-0 but ultimately fell to South Bay Force Blue 4-0, ending the soccer club’s quest for three finals appearances by its girls U9-U11 teams.

About South Coast Bayern:
Inspired by professional soccer club FC Bayern, South Coast Bayern is a youth club soccer organization dedicated to providing a regional soccer program that fuels enjoyment of the game, develops soccer skills, and promotes integrity in young boys and girls. With more than a dozen boys and girls teams ranging from U8 to U19, South Coast Bayern offers a structured program that emphasizes discipline and sportsmanship. At SC Byern's soccer club, family involvement is encouraged to help create a unified soccer community and support for the youth players. As players progress in skill and game understanding, expectations for team play can vary from player to player. Players are selected for teams based on age and a tryout process.

South Coast Bayern offers an empowering experience for all participants, with a focus on individual skill and awareness and developing players to their utmost potential. Club goals for their teams are to develop players who:
1. Show enthusiasm for the game and respect for fellow players, coaches and referees.
2. Exhibit growing understanding of the game, soccer etiquette, and rules of soccer.
3. Maintain a sufficient level of fitness and show consistent skill improvement.
4. Are committed to travel and regular attendance at games and practices.
5. Have a high degree of mental presence, focus and attention.
6. Have fun while improving skills.

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