From Top-Left to Top-Right and Bottom-Left to Bottom-Right: Fabian Martinez Torres, Alan Cuautle-Palafox, Tamunotubo George, Fiyin Adeleke, Bryan Cruz, Leonardo Vigil Ruiz, Ali Aboutaka, and Olif Tadewos

On December 2, 2016, UC Merced Intramural Futsal team Premier League (PL) overcame a two goal deficit to Los Cholombianos FC (LCFC) to tie the game late in the game and force extra time, eventually winning the match when MVP Bryan Cruz scored the final penalty. The victory means PL went undefeated in all seven matches they played, outscoring opponents 37-20 in the process, a goal diffential of seventeen goals. PL spent the match dressed with yellow practice jerseys, while LCFC had none.

Intramural Futsal Championship Match Highlights
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An early display of skill as PL's number 4 Ruiz dribbles past his opponents.
Mauricio Martinez tackles Fabian Martinez early on in the match, passing it to his teammate nearby as he sets the tempo.
Goalie Aboutaka looks on as the ball enters the net after a goalmouth scramble. The first goal of the game to LCFC.
A second for LCFC moments after the first.
After spending most of the first half chasing the ball, PL score with their first real chance.
LCFC restore a two goal lead with a cracking freekick that heads straight for the bottom corner.
Mauricio Martinez with a chance to make it 4-1
One of many saves as Aboutaka keeps PL in the game.
Another attempt for 4-1 from a freekick.
PL finding thier feet as captain Adeleke wins a vital tackle.
Co-captain Tamunotubo George with a last second clearance. Scoreline now 3-2.
LCFC open the second half brightly, with a narrow miss while under pressure from PL.
Mauricio attempts a shot before the PL defense can catch him.
It results in another narrow miss.
With only minutes left, The captain scores the crucial equalizer.
It's all tied 3-3
As time windes down, LCFC find PL impossible to break down.
Match ends tied, on to extra time.
A late save from standout goalkeeper ensures the winner will be decided by penalties.
LCFC's first penalty taker shoots the ball over the bar.
Aboutaka decides to take the responsibility of the first penalty-taker for PL.
An accurate strike leaves PL up 1-0 on penalties.
After LCFC tie things up 1-1, PL player Fabian Martinez has his attempted saved by the LCFC goalkeeper.
Aboutaka responds with another save, meaning PL win if they score the next penalty.
Bryan Ruiz steps up and scores after an unfortunate delfection off the LCFC goalkeeper's right arm.
Premier League celebrate a hard-earned victory that crowns them the Intramural Futsal Chmpions.

Photo Credit: Marcus Fox

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