The Caimans beat Rockland CC Hawks after scoring 3 goals in the second half to run away with the win.The first 10 minutes of the match passed with little action on either side but the Caimans kicked it into gear after that. In the remaining 35 minutes of the half the Caimans had 11 shots, compared to the Hawks 3. The Caimans dominated the first half but were unable to get a goal and the half ended tied at 0.
The second half opened with much of the same for the Caimans, great scoring opportunities that they were unable to convert. Finally in the 69th minute Hostos broke through on a shot by Oumar Mbaye, who ripped one from the top corner of the 18 yard box. The keeper was able to get his hands on it but could not contain it and the Caimans took a 1-0 lead.
Hostos continued to play well, keeping possession in the midfield and control of the game. In the 78th minute Ousman Dibba took a corner that squeezed by Rockland goal keeper, Adiar Gonzalez giving the Caimans a 2-0 cushion.
The Captain of the Caimans, Souleymane Sidibe rounded off the scoring in the 84th minute. Mbaye on a breakaway took the ball inside the box then placed it perfectly at Sidibe's feet. Sidibe chipped the ball into the upper left hand corner and out of Gonzalez's diving reach.
The win on Wednesday evening put the Caimans in excellent position going into their game Friday, improving their record to 4-2-2. On Friday October 5th, the Caimans host Westchester CC in their LAST home game of the season. Come out and show your appreciation for the seniors and cheer on the team as they fight to stay in the top of Region XV.
