Bardia Kimiavi got off to a very quick start to help his Region I side jump out to an early two-goal lead against Region III in a 2000 Boys matchup. Kimiavi struck with a third-minute goal, and he found the back of the net a second time just a minute later to put Region I up, 2-0. The Region III defense settled down after the initial pressure, but Region I made it 3-0 in the 38th minute behind a Justus Boyhen goal. James Brighton scored a second-half goal for Region III, but the Region I squad controlled the majority of the match and came away with a 3-1 victory.

 

Behind a strong defensive performance, Region IV came away with a 2-0 win over Region II in 2000 Boys play. Michael Lund opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when he scored off of a corner kick to put Region IV in front. Region IV’s Bailey Zico doubled the lead in the 49th minute to give his side an insurance goal. The Region IV defense made sure those two goals were enough, as they held on for the 2-0 shutout win.

 

Region I overcame an early deficit to defeat Region III, 2-1, in 1999 Boys action. Region III jumped out in front when Aldo Quevedo found the back of the net in the 12th minute. However, Region I responded three minutes later with a Diego Guerrero goal to level the score. The first-half scoring continued when Edison Giron gave Region I the lead with a tally in the 28th minute. Both defenses shut down the opposition for the rest of the contest, as Region I came away with the narrow win.

 

Both sides had their chances but couldn’t capitalize in a tight game between Region IV and Region II. The two 1999 Boys squads each displayed solid defensive play to come away with clean sheets, as the contest ended in a scoreless tie. Region IV and Region II will each look to get their offenses going on Sunday when the interregional continues.