| The game was being played at the Homestead Christmas Cup tournament at Oak Grove High School in San Jose. The game was played in the Quarterfinals with 8 teams left in the tournament. The game was played under clear skies and dry field conditions. Homestead had one loss and four wins on the year and is a powerhouse in their league. A hard fought battle by both teams in the first half. Santa Cruz had 7 shots on goal during the first half. Junior Felipe Camberos scored for Santa Cruz in the 29th minute after an assist from senior Cesar Aguilar. Homestead then tied the game with a goal in the 36th minute after a corner kick was headed into the net. Santa Cruz goalkeeper, senior captain Kevin Halasz saved 5 shots in the first half. The first half ended with the score - Santa Cruz 1 to Homestead 1. The second half had the Santa Cruz defense playing very physical and aggressive while not allowing a shot on goal by Homestead. The Santa Cruz defense countered and stopped the Homestead offensive attack. The defenders included and was lead by senior captain Trevor Ross (sweeper), freshman Slater Meehan (stopper), freshman Tanner Akol (FB) and senior Vince Cheung (FB). Santa Cruz had 4 shots on goal in the second half. The game ended - Santa Cruz 1 to Homestead 1.. In the ensuing shootout, Homestead won 4-2 and advanced in the tournament. |