February 25, 2012

HONOLULU – Busan I’Park FC defeated Yokohama FC 3-0 in front of a crowd of 10,073 in the championship match of the Hawaiian Islands Invitational at Aloha Stadium Saturday.

Seungwhan Bang led the way with a goal and an assist on four shots. Sanghyub Lim and Jose Fagner Silva Da Luz also scored for Busan.

The team from Korea struck first, scoring in the 14th minute as Choi’s cross set up Bang for the goal in the corner. Busan added another goal just before the end of the first half as Lim scored on a breakaway in stoppage time, pushing to a 2-0 advantage at the break.

Busan added to their total in the 71st minute as Bang headed a great pass to set up Fagner Silva Da Luz for a one-on-one. | Box Score |

Colorado Rapids Control Melbourne Heart For 1-0 Victory In Consolation Match

February 25, 2012

HONOLULU – The Colorado Rapids defeated the Melbourne Heart 1-0 in the consolation match of the Hawaiian Islands Invitational Saturday.

Tony Cascio got the lone score for the Rapids, hitting a shot from 28 yards out, through traffic, in the 30th minute. Jaime Castillon was credited with an assist.

Colorado kept the pressure on throughout the half, out-shooting Melbourne 9-1, including a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Rapids continued to keep control in the second half, out-shooting Melbourne 6-2. In all, Colorado out-shot the Heart 15-3 with a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal. | Box Score |

Yokohama Beats Colorado 2-1 To Gain Hawaiian
Islands Invitational Championship Appearance

February 23, 2012

HONOLULU – Yokohama FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 in the second match of the night in the Hawaiian Islands Invitational at Aloha Stadium Thursday.

Hiroaki Namba led the way for Yokohama, scoring two goals, while Toyoma Uchida and Takahiro Nakazato both had assists. Drew Moor scored for the Rapids.

The first half was fast-paced, with both defenses keeping the shots to a minimum, at three apiece.

Yokohama then went on the attack in the second half. In the 57th minute, Namba scored on a header in the middle of the box on a free kick from Uchida. Namba scored again in the 64th minute, getting a one-on-one with Colorado goalie Matt Pickens, off the assist from Nakazato. | MORE | Box Score |

Busan I'Park Beats Melbourne After 4-3
Win In Shootout

February 23, 2012

HONOLULU – Busan I’Park FC defeated Melbourne Heart FC 1-0 after a 4-3 win in the shootout in the first match of the Hawaiian Islands Invitational at Aloha Stadium Thursday.

Busan goalkeeper Sangwook Jeon stole the show, making four saves in a row during the shootout, the final four shots he faced, after making two saves in regulation. Jinhu Yu, Busan’s seventh penalty kicker, scored the game-winner, beating Melbourne goalie Vedran Janjetovic in the bottom right corner.

The first half highlighted the defenses as both teams had just four shots with one on goal each. | MORE | Box Score |