Third Coast Soccer Game of the Week:
BOCA FC (3-0-1, +13 GD) vs Gaffa FC (2-0-1, +5 GD)
Last Week:
Gaffa FC added another 3 points after easily handling Baton Rouge United at home, while BOCA FC took the long trek to Covington, LA where they walked away with 3 points defeating Northshore United 4-1.
Past Matchups:
This will be the first meeting between the two powerhouses. BOCA FC leads the west with some commanding performances against division and cross division opponents. While this will be Gaffa FC’s first cross division opponent and first against a top 5 club.
Key Players:
2017 GCPL Cup MVP, Tom Cosgrave, is the glue to the Jackson, MS unit’s back line. The England native has become one of the GCPL’s most dominating forces on the defensive front. Cillian Thompson is another name that many have become familiar with as the midfielder continues to be the link to keeping Gaffa firing on all cylinders. Former Harrisburg City Islander, Phillip Buffington, joins Gaffa this season after sitting out last year to injury. The former USL forward has added a little veteran leadership to the attack for the Jack Town boys.
Over in Shreveport, Quesi Weston’s name has spread with his emergence in the GCPL. The Trinididad and Tobago native was recently named GCPL Select Sport player of the week for his stellar performance versus Norhthshoure United. Sergio Perez has been the heartbeat for the Knights over the last few seasons and continues to be the spark to the attack for BOCA. Jorge Vasquez continues to shine as he’s tied for most goals scored in the GCPL. A perfect addition to BOCA’s already staunch attacking front.
Coaches:
Horacio Garcia, BOCA FC
Brian Strong, Gaffa FC
“Expert” Predictions:
Expert 1 |
Draw |
3-3 |
Expert 2 |
 |
2-0 |
Expert 3 |
 |
1-0 |
Expert 4 |
|
0-1 |
Expert 5 |
|
3-0 |
Game Information:
Where: Loyola Sports Complex Messmer Stadium
Tickets: $5 for adults, children 13 and under free
Social Media: BOCA FC: @BOCAKnights (Facebook), @bocafc_knights (Twitter) | Gaffa FC: @gaffafc (Facebook), @gaffa_fc (Twitter)
