Silver Bullets Make State Finals

It was a big year for the U-17 Porto soccer team.

The Central New Jersey Silver Bullets Soccer Club team was NJYS State cup Finalists, and dominated their opponents along the way.

The squad won the early round vs. Highland Galaxy by a score of 5-1. Porto then went on to win the quarterfinal match vs. NJ Rangers Olympians by a score of 3-1. On May 21, in the semifinals, Porto beat the West Jersey Comets by a score of 3-0. This all culminated in one of the best matches of the season for the finals vs. Rancocas Valley Blaze on May 22.

Porto struck first and scored a goal in the first half. Blaze came back in the second half with two goals. With 30 seconds left to go in the game, Porto scored again off a corner kick and forced the game into the mandatory two fifteen minute overtime periods. At the end of the additional 30 minutes of play, the game was still tied 2-2 and went on to penalty kicks.

Three of the five designated players from both teams scored their PK shots, so the progression continued. However, Porto missed its PK and the Blaze scored theirs, giving that team the win in one of the most intense final matches in the NJYS State Cup this year.

Despite the loss, Porto played outstanding and it was one of the most even matches of the competition. Congratulations to Porto on earning the finalist title in the 2011 NJYS State Cup.

East Brunswick Players on CNJSB Porto are Coby Kelner, Robert Shalikar, Dominick Pizzano and Emilio Rodriguez, all who play for the EBHS Varsity Soccer Team.

To learn more about the Central New Jersey Silver Bullets Soccer Club, please visit www.cnjsb.org. Tryouts for next season are currently under way. Please visit the website for details.

Established in 1991, the CNJSB Soccer Club is committed to providing an opportunity for boys and girls between the ages of six and 17 to participate and develop their potential in a high-quality and competitive soccer program that allows individual goals to be achieved.

Our philosophy is simple. Kids come first!

Our mission is to help every player:

     - Improve their individual abilities

     - Become a valuable and valued member of a cohesive soccer team

     - Develop personal confidence and pride in one's individuality

     - Acquire team spirit

     - Learn how to put sportsmanship first

     - Build integrity and character that will last a lifetime

     - Love the game of soccer