New York Pancyprian Freedoms Cruise to 4-1 Victory Against SC Vistula Garfield

James Tristino scores the first goal against SC Vistula Garfield.

The New York Pancyprian Freedoms continued their winning streak in the Metropolitan Conference of the Eastern Premier Soccer League, securing an emphatic 4-1 victory against SC Vistula Garfield at Garfield High School on Saturday, September 14. With standout performances across the pitch, the Pancyprians delivered a dominant display that left little doubt about their intentions this season.

The match started with the Pancyprians setting a blistering pace. Just 16 minutes in, James Tristino opened the scoring and gave the visitors a boost, and they continued to pile on the pressure. SC Vistula Garfield struggled to contain the Pancyprians' relentless attacks, and by the 31st minute, Junior Rosero added a second goal, giving the Freedoms a 2-0 advantage. However, SC Vistula managed to find a glimmer of hope in the 38th minute pulling one back, making it 2-1 and keeping the home side within striking distance.

The Pancyprians came out of halftime with renewed energy and quickly reasserted their dominance. Junior Rosero, having already scored once, added his second goal of the night in the 63rd minute, extending the lead to 3-1. Just five minutes later, in the 68th minute, Matthew Forster sealed the win and putting the game out of reach at 4-1. The Pancyprians' defense remained solid throughout the second half, ensuring SC Vistula couldn’t find any further chances to mount a comeback.

With two wins in as many games, the New York Pancyprian Freedoms are establishing themselves as a team to watch in the Eastern Premier Soccer League. Their next challenge is KidSuper Samba AC on Saturday, September 29 at Icahn Stadium at Randall’s Island.

In the Cosmoplitan Soccer League, the NYPF II fell for the first time in nine league games to Central Park Rangers Kickoff 6-2 at Randall’s Island on Sunday, September 15. The NYPF II will play in the Eastern New York Rapaglia Cup on Sunday, September 22 at Randall’s Island against Richmond County FC, the 2023/2024 champions of the Long Island Soccer Football League.