New York Pancyprian Freedoms Dominate Zum Schneider FC 8-2 in APSL Opener
The New York Pancyprian Freedoms opened their Spring APSL (formerly the EPSL) Metropolitan Conference campaign in dominant fashion, overwhelming Zum Schneider FC 8-2 in a commanding performance. Despite facing a team sitting at the bottom of the standings, the Pancyprians set the tone for the season with a relentless attacking display.
The match started with the Pancyprians on the front foot, and it didn’t take long for the floodgates to open. Matthew Forster struck first in the 14th minute, giving the Pancyprians an early lead. James Tristino followed up with a goal in the 20th, doubling the advantage and putting Zum Schneider on the back foot. However, the opponents managed to pull one back in the 31st minute, momentarily closing the gap to 2-1.
Tristino responded just before halftime with his second goal of the night in the 39th minute, restoring the two-goal cushion and ensuring the Pancyprians entered the break with momentum. The second half was an absolute masterclass from the Pancyprians, as they dismantled Zum Schneider with precision and attacking flair.
Pablo Herrera Martin found the net in the 54th minute, followed quickly by a strike from Konstantinos Xiouros in the 65th. Just two minutes later, Joseph Holland joined the scoresheet, extending the lead to 6-1. Zum Schneider had no answer for the Pancyprians’ fluid attack, and Augustus Manuel McGiff put the exclamation point on the night with back-to-back goals in the 85th and 88th minutes.
Zum Schneider managed a consolation goal in the 90th minute, but the result was never in doubt. The Pancyprians’ relentless attack, combined with a disciplined and structured approach, made a clear statement to the rest of the league.
With this resounding victory, the New York Pancyprian Freedoms have set the bar high for the rest of the season. Next up the New York Pancyprian Freedoms take on Doxa FCW on March 9th ay Joseph F. Fosina Field in New Rochelle with an 8pm kickoff.
The second place New York Pancyprian Freedoms II start their spring 2025 Cosmopolitan Soccer League season on March 9 at Astoria Park against the vs eleventh place Manhattan Celtic Bhoys with an 8pm kickoff.
