Pro Level Soccer in Berkley!

FC Sparta (in red, and white) hosted AFC Cleveland (in blue) at Hurley Field in Berkley! 

     On Sunday June 30th, FC Sparta hosted AFC Cleveland, at Hurley Field in Berkley.  It was the final home game of the regular season for FC Sparta, and the game was a tale of two halves.  Both teams scored a goal in the first half,  and the game appeared to be up for grabs at half time.  At around the 60th minute, AFC Cleveland scored the go ahead goal, and began to pour it on.  #9 Vinny Bell, and #7 Tom Beck were amongst several players to score for AFC Cleveland in the 5-1 final.  AFC Cleveland is the defending Flight Great Lakes Division Champions, but are currently in 4th place (out of six teams) in the division with 11 points, and an overall record of 3-6-2.  Vinny Bell leads AFC Cleveland in scoring this season with 6 goals, while Tom Beck has added 5 goals.  FC Sparta is currently in 5th place in the Flight Great Lakes Division with 8 points, and an overall record of 2-7-2.  Jesus Ginez leads FC Sparta in scoring this season with 3 goals.  It is important to note that Jesus Ginez was benched for most of the game during Sunday's 5-1 loss to AFC Cleveland.  Ginez substituted into the game during the final minute of play.
     FC Sparta will play an exhibition game against the Windsor Stars at Hurley Field, on Saturday July 20th, at 2:00 P.M.  Tickets are $5, and kids 12 and under are free.  AFC Cleveland has qualified for the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Postseason, and will play Detroit City FC on July 13th at Cass Tech High School, in Detroit.  Detroit City FC is currently undefeated, and is in 1st place in the Flight Great Lakes Division with 30 points, and an overall record of 10-0.

#9 Vinny Bell scores for AFC Cleveland!  FC Sparta fell to AFC Cleveland 5-1.

#7 Tom Beck scored for AFC Cleveland on Sunday night!

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