The U16 Coquitlam Metro-Ford Barca were crowned provincial soccer champions in a decisive three-nil win over the Victoria Capitals in Saturday's BC Youth Select League Championships.
Barca's James Lynn opened the scoring after 15 minutes of play, heading home a free kick delivered to the crossbar by teammate Marcello Polisi.
Coquitlam maintained a decisive upperhand from that point on, controlling the ball and staying on the offensive.
Barca's Rashaun Rivers posted the team's second point with a spectacular drive assisted across the field by Anthony Martin.
With a comfortable 2-0 lead into the second half, Barca relaxed their offensive.
The insurance goal came, however, when Polisi added his own, beating two Victoria defenders and hitting a well-placed drive into the top corner of the Capitals' goal from 25 yards out.
Polisi plans to join the Vancouver Whitecaps U14 team next season.
Saturday's shutout went to Barca's Alexa Skrzeta, helping Coquitlam Metro-Ford add Select League Champions to their long list of accolades this season, which includes Puma Pacific Coast Champions, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Labour Day Champions and U16 Select 'B' BCYSSL League Runners-Up finishing the season with 18 wins, one loss and three ties.
