Placer Teams Compete in Norcal Cup Playoffs

Posted On January 20, 2014 by PUSC

Three Placer United teams played in the Norcal State Cup playoffs this past weekend.

The U11B Red had a pair of victories to advance to the State 1-8 quarter-finals. In group play, the boys defeated North Bay Elite 2-1 and Heritage 3-0. In the quarter-finals, the boys defeated the Monarcas 4-1 to advance to the semi-finals on January 25th.

The U13G Red played in the State 1-8 quarter-finals. Despite a barrage of scoring opportunities, the girls were up-ended 3-1 by Cal Odyssey. In the 5-8 playoffs, the girls lost a heartbreaker to Mustang 2-1.  They will play for 7th/8th place in the State on February 16th.

The U12G Red played in the quarter-finals of the Premier 3 Cup on Saturday and came out with a 3-1 victory over Walnut Creek. In the semi-finals, the girls defeated Peninsula Odyssey 1-0 to advance to the final on February 15th against the Central California Soccer Alliance.

Congrats to the teams on a great weekend!