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FEFACR 20-18 National Championship
Súper Tazón CR IX: Bulldogs Top the Dragons in OT Victory
Bulldogs F.A. 2017 National Champions - Photo Credit / X-Cite Sport
Bulldogs F.A., winner of the Asociación de Equipos de Football Americano (AEFA) Western Conference, entered the final on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 with a 7-1 advantage over the AEFA Southern Conference winner Cartago Dragons F.A.. This team ended up with a 6-1 standing because one of the regular season games against the Toros F.C. was rained out twice. Well, more appropriately worded, flooded out!
The final opened under cloudy skies that soon turned to rain at Ernesto Rohrmoser Stadium in Pavas, San José. Multi-colored umbrellas repelled the rain and enthusiastic fans remained in the stands to watch the most revered game of the year in Costa Rica, Súper Tazón CR IX.
The final opened under cloudy skies that soon turned to rain at Ernesto Rohrmoser Stadium in Pavas, San José. Multi-colored umbrellas repelled the rain and enthusiastic fans remained in the stands to watch the most revered game of the year in Costa Rica, Súper Tazón CR IX.
With the 2016 champions, Bulldogs F.A., having been fast-tracked to the finals after regular season, and the Cartago Dragons F.A. securing a berth in the final after eliminating their playoff challengers, the Leones Cartago F.C., the battle was on.
Middle of the 1st Quarter veteran QB Justin McKenzie #2 put his confidence in rookie player, 20-year-old WR Jason Rodriguez #23 for a 35-yard passing touchdown. Extra point scored by the Bulldogs F.A. famed K Eloy Chacon #56.
Bulldogs F.A. 7 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 0
Going from a rookie player to a star player all in one season! WR Jason Rodriguez #23
Middle of the 1st Quarter veteran QB Justin McKenzie #2 put his confidence in rookie player, 20-year-old WR Jason Rodriguez #23 for a 35-yard passing touchdown. Extra point scored by the Bulldogs F.A. famed K Eloy Chacon #56.
Bulldogs F.A. 7 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 0
Going from a rookie player to a star player all in one season! WR Jason Rodriguez #23
" It was a very good experience! As you know, I have just started with what is American football, and to be for the first time in a final, and be the first to score and in such a short time is exciting. We must continue to work hard to be able to perfect in many aspects. But it was a great joy to be the first to score and know that the touchdown helped in a way to make the team be seen as the best in the country. I also thank God and the coaches for trusting me and letting me play. "
3rd Quarter action heated up when Cartago Dragons F.A. QB Michael Maroto #10 scored a 25-yard passing touchdown to WR Jean Paul Marchena #80. Extra point scored by K Victor Coto #40 to tie the score.
Bulldogs F.A. 7 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 7
WR Jean Paul Marchena #80
Bulldogs F.A. 7 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 7
WR Jean Paul Marchena #80
Playing a final match is great for any football player in this world! My personal revenge, a dream come true, but to score and to help my teammates do the best they can and push them to break the limits is awesome. I worked hard for this moment. My coach and my teammates believed in me and I did it. Dragons is my family; we fight, we laugh, we cry together, this touchdown is only the beginning. We lost the game but Dragons will rise and will be a champion!
The score remained 7 - 7 in the 4th and the game advanced into OT.
OT excitement prevailed with another passing touchdown from QB Justin McKenzie #2, this time to TE Derrick Fadell #16, catching the pass in the middle of the end zone while taking a hit from behind by a Cartago Dragons F.A. opponent.
Final Score: Bulldogs F.A. 13 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 7
OT excitement prevailed with another passing touchdown from QB Justin McKenzie #2, this time to TE Derrick Fadell #16, catching the pass in the middle of the end zone while taking a hit from behind by a Cartago Dragons F.A. opponent.
Final Score: Bulldogs F.A. 13 - Cartago Dragons F.A. 7
Moment of Glory for TE Derrick Fadell #16
" I´m glad to give our Bulldogs family the last touchdown of the season. It is the best feeling I have since I started to play with the team back in 2011. It was a great championship and I´m glad that the sport is growing in Costa Rica and that the level of play gets more and more competitive each year. "
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Photo Credit / Alexander Alvarado
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Bulldogs F.A. HC Carlos Avila
" We did it, we're the 2017 National Champions. All thanks to my staff and players, everyone worked so hard to make this a reality. Bulldogs is now the Team of the Decade with Six National Championship Titles. Hard work, dedication and discipline led us here. I do want to thank the whole Bulldogs Nation for supporting us and believing in our work. GO BULLDOGS!!!!!! #StayTrueToTheBlue #Champions #BulldogsDynasty "
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MVP Súper Tazón CR IX - Tackle Cristian Sanchez #96 " Being the MVP for the final game is truly an honor! It means more than a single play in the game. I think the coaches recognized my ‘spirit’ to continue playing despite being in a lot of pain from a mid-game injury. Spirit, is a characteristic also present in many of my fellow Bulldogs. I have played many sports before but with American football I have found a passion that I had never felt before. " Left: Tackle Cristian Sanchez - R: LB Jairo Sandoval |
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The Unsung Heroes On The Field
Bulldogs F.A. resident Physical Therapists Jenny Agüero Hidalgo, Gloriana Ordóñez Carboni and Victor Villalobos Madrigal concurred that Cristian Sanchez received a significant knee injury that had him experiencing extreme pain. Sanchez insisted that he wanted to continue playing so they proceeded with the best methods to keep the swelling down and reduce the pain.
Bulldogs F.A. resident Physical Therapists Jenny Agüero Hidalgo, Gloriana Ordóñez Carboni and Victor Villalobos Madrigal concurred that Cristian Sanchez received a significant knee injury that had him experiencing extreme pain. Sanchez insisted that he wanted to continue playing so they proceeded with the best methods to keep the swelling down and reduce the pain.
Recognition To The Team Captain by Bulldogs F.A. Manager, Alejandro Castro Z.
" It was so very hard losing Tackle Gilbert Chaves #54, a 4 year team Captain to a devastating right knee injury so early on in game week 3. It was a big blow to the team. A true champion, Chaves continued to rally his teammates from the games sidelines while still recovering from corrective knee surgery. "
Closing Game Remarks by Cartago Dragons F.A. HC Mark Sandoval
The truth is these past 3 years have been a great adventure! Loaded with much pressure by the responsibility that implies to be in charge of the physical and psychological health of so many people. But to see the 2 junior championships, 3 divisional championships, 1 NTFL championship and now sub-champions of the 2017 AEFA Súper Tazón CR IX, I feel that we have grown a lot. Even changed some milestones of Costa Rican American football and for that I am satisfied with what has been achieved. Especially because this match has been the best ending in the history of the national sport.
Congratulations to the Bulldogs and all of their staff!
Congratulations to the Bulldogs and all of their staff!
Author: Ms Elle, May 26th, 20-17
American Football International Review - Original Publication of Article
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/2017-super-tazon-costa-rica-ix-bulldogs-top-dragons-ot-victory/
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/2017-super-tazon-costa-rica-ix-bulldogs-top-dragons-ot-victory/
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The Roar of the Leones
Leones Cartago F.C. (Costa Rica) vs. Aguilas F.A. (Nicaragua)
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua - Photo Credit Joe White / Tackle Magazine El Salvador
Two neighboring Central American countries, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, organized a friendly game that took to field action on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 at Cranshaw Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua.
Each country presented a team from their International Federation of American Football (IFAF) member league: the Leones Cartago F.C. of Costa Rica and the Aguilas F.A. of Nicaragua represented for this particular game.
Nicaraguan television channels 2, 8 and 13, as well as radio stations Radio Ya and Radio Sandino were very eager to promote the game while anticipating the arrival of the Costa Rica team.
Owner, Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Johan Quesada of the Leones Cartago F.C., had even more to celebrate as the team win of 26-24 coincided with his birthday weekend:
“The truth is, it was a very good experience to play against such a high level team. This was our 4th visit and the first victory against the Nicaraguan’s. Indeed, very proud of my team who understood the implanted idea that is to aim for and play with perfection. The execution of the plays was also perfect in the second half of the game.”
1st Quarter: The game opened with Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 scoring a rushing touchdown. Extra point blocked. CR 6 - NG 0
Aguilas F.A. scored their first points of the game when QB Melvin Blandon #16 threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to RB Pablo Padilla #23. CR 6 - NG 6
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 repeated scoring action with another rushing touchdown to close out the quarter. Extra point blocked. CR 12 - NG 6
2nd Quarter: The next points scored for the Aguilas F.A. was in the form of a 25-yard touchdown run by RB Pablo Padilla #23. CR 12 - NG 12
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 suffered an injury towards the last eight minutes of the quarter and QB Arturo Ogiste #19 stepped in for the remainder of the game.
Nicaraguan television channels 2, 8 and 13, as well as radio stations Radio Ya and Radio Sandino were very eager to promote the game while anticipating the arrival of the Costa Rica team.
Owner, Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Johan Quesada of the Leones Cartago F.C., had even more to celebrate as the team win of 26-24 coincided with his birthday weekend:
“The truth is, it was a very good experience to play against such a high level team. This was our 4th visit and the first victory against the Nicaraguan’s. Indeed, very proud of my team who understood the implanted idea that is to aim for and play with perfection. The execution of the plays was also perfect in the second half of the game.”
1st Quarter: The game opened with Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 scoring a rushing touchdown. Extra point blocked. CR 6 - NG 0
Aguilas F.A. scored their first points of the game when QB Melvin Blandon #16 threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to RB Pablo Padilla #23. CR 6 - NG 6
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 repeated scoring action with another rushing touchdown to close out the quarter. Extra point blocked. CR 12 - NG 6
2nd Quarter: The next points scored for the Aguilas F.A. was in the form of a 25-yard touchdown run by RB Pablo Padilla #23. CR 12 - NG 12
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Owen Williams #1 suffered an injury towards the last eight minutes of the quarter and QB Arturo Ogiste #19 stepped in for the remainder of the game.
QB Owen Williams #1 – Photo Credit Joe White / Tackle Magazine El Salvador
QB Owen Williams #1
“ The Leones Cartago F.C. accepted me into their family and taught me what teamwork is. If you want to achieve things, you must strive for them. The most important experience for me was getting to play for the first time outside of the country and even being QB! This very important current position has given me many opportunities in the sport. I am very grateful for football and Johan Quesada as my coach who teaches me how to be better every day. This motivates me every game to give it my best and get the best result as a team. This sport for me has made a big impact on my life, because it was something I dreamed and now I’m really doing.”
“ The Leones Cartago F.C. accepted me into their family and taught me what teamwork is. If you want to achieve things, you must strive for them. The most important experience for me was getting to play for the first time outside of the country and even being QB! This very important current position has given me many opportunities in the sport. I am very grateful for football and Johan Quesada as my coach who teaches me how to be better every day. This motivates me every game to give it my best and get the best result as a team. This sport for me has made a big impact on my life, because it was something I dreamed and now I’m really doing.”
3rd Quarter: Aguilas F.A. WR Rodrigo Arana #80 scored a 50-yard touchdown run. Extra point blocked. CR 12 - NG 18
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Arturo Ogiste #19 made a touchdown pass to WR Daniel Mora #22. Extra point blocked. CR 18 - NG 18
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Arturo Ogiste #19 made a touchdown pass to WR Daniel Mora #22. Extra point blocked. CR 18 - NG 18
WR Daniel Mora #22 – Photo Credit Joe White / Tackle Magazine El Salvador
WR Daniel Mora #22
“ I want to thank everyone who supported me from the beginning and gave me a beautiful experience, and to coach Johan Quesada, for giving me the opportunity to play on his team against a great team. Special thanks to my coach Raul McFaddin.”
“ I want to thank everyone who supported me from the beginning and gave me a beautiful experience, and to coach Johan Quesada, for giving me the opportunity to play on his team against a great team. Special thanks to my coach Raul McFaddin.”
4th Quarter: The Aguilas F.A. finished their scoring points of the game when QB Melvin Blandon #16 made a 30-yard touchdown pass to WR Rodrigo Arana #80. Extra point blocked. CR 18 - NG 24
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Arturo Ogiste #19 made another touchdown pass to WR Daniel Mora #22. FB Glenn Rojas #40 2-point conversion tipped the score in favor of the Costa Ricans. Final score: CR 26 - NG 24
Leones Cartago F.C. QB Arturo Ogiste #19 made another touchdown pass to WR Daniel Mora #22. FB Glenn Rojas #40 2-point conversion tipped the score in favor of the Costa Ricans. Final score: CR 26 - NG 24
QB Arturo Ogiste #19
“ The offensive line actually carried us by opening up the holes for our fullbacks to wreak havoc, and then for a great passing game afterwards, making it really simple, actually, for me and the backs to do our job.”
FB Glenn Rojas #40
“ This was my 3rd time playing in Nicaragua with three different teams spanning my football career. It was an honor to represent Costa Rica in a game. I am grateful to all the Leones Cartago F.C. coaches, players and the entire staff who supported us on the field and especially to the Aguilas F.A. team for the invitation. They are a great team! I always learn a lot when we play international games.”
“ The offensive line actually carried us by opening up the holes for our fullbacks to wreak havoc, and then for a great passing game afterwards, making it really simple, actually, for me and the backs to do our job.”
FB Glenn Rojas #40
“ This was my 3rd time playing in Nicaragua with three different teams spanning my football career. It was an honor to represent Costa Rica in a game. I am grateful to all the Leones Cartago F.C. coaches, players and the entire staff who supported us on the field and especially to the Aguilas F.A. team for the invitation. They are a great team! I always learn a lot when we play international games.”
The Aguilas F.A. team was led by Head Coach, Eduardo Cordoba Samayoa and Assistant Coach, Adolfo Cardenas. It is noteworthy to mention that both coaches are also pioneers of the American football in Nicaragua.
Eduardo Cordoba Samayoa commented,
Eduardo Cordoba Samayoa commented,
“ Our focus with the young players is to raise them up by assisting them to play football, but as well, to be good citizens in society, with good behavior. Also to realize that football is a good way to keep them interested in a healthy activity and out of gangs and drugs.”
Guerreros of Nicaragua is the name of the league and of the national team. The Guerreros of Nicaragua league has been in existence for thirteen years and has been a member league of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) for six years.
The Aguilas F.A. team is still a relatively new addition to the league, being in existence only two years, with a player roster of forty.
The Aguilas F.A. team is still a relatively new addition to the league, being in existence only two years, with a player roster of forty.
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Women’s Flag Football
A women’s flag game preceded the men’s contact game. Visiting Liberty Hawks Senior Female Flag Football National Team of El Salvador played against the Nicaraguan home team, Pinoleras.
A women’s flag game preceded the men’s contact game. Visiting Liberty Hawks Senior Female Flag Football National Team of El Salvador played against the Nicaraguan home team, Pinoleras.
Liberty Hawks - Photo Credit Joe White / Tackle Magazine El Salvador
The Liberty Hawks beat the Pinoleras with a 30-6 win.
Steve Agreda, President of Salvadorian Association of American Intramural Football (SAAIF) commented,
Steve Agreda, President of Salvadorian Association of American Intramural Football (SAAIF) commented,
“ We’re always honored to take part in regional events that fortify our partnership in growing and developing the sport outside our national borders. Women’s Flag Football is on the rise in El Salvador, as well as its neighboring countries.”
Author: Ms Elle, September 13th, 20-16
American Football International Review - Original Publication of Article
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/costa-ricas-leones-cartago-f-c-edges-aguilas-f-thriller/
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/costa-ricas-leones-cartago-f-c-edges-aguilas-f-thriller/
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Arch Rivals Go Head-To-Head in Costa Rica
BULLDOGS F.A. vs. TOROS F.C. - Photo Credit / X-Cite Sports
Federación de Fútbol Americano de Costa Rica (FEFACR), one of two leagues in the country, sanctioned the 2016 1st Division National Championship Calendar.
Week 1 game day of the 2016 calendar, Saturday, February 20th, was played at "Cuty" Monge Stadium in San José and was acknowledged by the historic blood churning rivalry that is expected of Costa Rica’s most recognized gridiron turf teams, TOROS F.C., reigning 2015 National Champions and BULLDOGS F.A., reigning runner-up of the west division.
Guts and Glory are always befitting words to describe these two highly competitive teams as the Toros F.C. hold three national championship titles and the Bulldogs F.A. hold four. Both teams are determined to win the Súper Tazón CR VIII on May 7th.
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
It is an unspoken truth that players from both of these teams always leave their hearts on the field, be it victorious, or defeated. Their hearts beat to the rhythm of relentless blocks and breath gasping catches to the last play of the game as witnessed with the Bulldogs F.A. narrowly defeating the Toros F.C. 27 > 26.
1st Quarter - Opened with a 40-yard rushing touchdown by Bulldogs F.A. prized RB Reinhard Weiss, but experienced a failed extra point. Toros F.C. QB Scott Doherty threw a 30-yard pass to WR Daniel Garita scoring the next touchdown of the game. They too had a failed extra point. Bulldogs F.A. 6 / Toros F.C. 6
QB Scott Doherty #7
Doherty is one of three players still with the Toros F.C. from the first 2009 championship team.
WR Daniel Garita #81
“ This first game against the Bulldogs F.A. was exciting enough to show how much this sport has grown. This is my fifth season with the Toros F.C. and the only team I have ever played. I am a member of a group we call family and proud to be part of the American football history in Costa Rica. “
2nd Quarter - Bulldogs F.A. landed an 18-yard touchdown reception by CB/WR José Gutierrez Rojas from QB Justin McKenzie. Extra point kicked by Eloy Chacon. Bulldogs F.A. second touchdown reception of the quarter was secured by WR Stefano Incer Vincenzi for 8 yards once again from QB Justin McKenzie. Eloy Chacon clinched another extra point for the team. Bulldogs F.A. 20 > Toros F.C. 6
CB/WR José Gutierrez Rojas #4
“ The Bulldogs F.A. vs. Toros F.C. games are the kind of games that nobody wants to miss! They are the most important games of the championship because of the history and the rivalry that is between the two teams. The sport here in Costa Rica has grown a lot in the past years. “
QB Justin McKenzie #2 - Supporting TD Passes
“ I am a fourteen year veteran of the international football community and was excited to celebrate my 400th and 401st career total touchdowns during the game. The pass to Rojas was career touchdown #400 and to Incer was #401. Presently I have 299 touchdown passes, 101 rushing touchdowns and 1 touchdown catch in my international career. “
WR Stefano Incer Vincenzi #22
“ My natural position has always been receiver but I have played as defensive back and running back as well. I felt very confident before and during the game, because of all the hard work that the team and the personnel staff has put into the preparation for us to get into the final, and God willing be champions again. “
3rd Quarter - Bulldogs F.A. RB Reinhard Weiss ran for a 48-yard touchdown with Eloy Chacon kicking his third point of the game. Bulldogs F.A. 27 > Toros F.C. 6
Week 1 game day of the 2016 calendar, Saturday, February 20th, was played at "Cuty" Monge Stadium in San José and was acknowledged by the historic blood churning rivalry that is expected of Costa Rica’s most recognized gridiron turf teams, TOROS F.C., reigning 2015 National Champions and BULLDOGS F.A., reigning runner-up of the west division.
Guts and Glory are always befitting words to describe these two highly competitive teams as the Toros F.C. hold three national championship titles and the Bulldogs F.A. hold four. Both teams are determined to win the Súper Tazón CR VIII on May 7th.
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
It is an unspoken truth that players from both of these teams always leave their hearts on the field, be it victorious, or defeated. Their hearts beat to the rhythm of relentless blocks and breath gasping catches to the last play of the game as witnessed with the Bulldogs F.A. narrowly defeating the Toros F.C. 27 > 26.
1st Quarter - Opened with a 40-yard rushing touchdown by Bulldogs F.A. prized RB Reinhard Weiss, but experienced a failed extra point. Toros F.C. QB Scott Doherty threw a 30-yard pass to WR Daniel Garita scoring the next touchdown of the game. They too had a failed extra point. Bulldogs F.A. 6 / Toros F.C. 6
QB Scott Doherty #7
Doherty is one of three players still with the Toros F.C. from the first 2009 championship team.
WR Daniel Garita #81
“ This first game against the Bulldogs F.A. was exciting enough to show how much this sport has grown. This is my fifth season with the Toros F.C. and the only team I have ever played. I am a member of a group we call family and proud to be part of the American football history in Costa Rica. “
2nd Quarter - Bulldogs F.A. landed an 18-yard touchdown reception by CB/WR José Gutierrez Rojas from QB Justin McKenzie. Extra point kicked by Eloy Chacon. Bulldogs F.A. second touchdown reception of the quarter was secured by WR Stefano Incer Vincenzi for 8 yards once again from QB Justin McKenzie. Eloy Chacon clinched another extra point for the team. Bulldogs F.A. 20 > Toros F.C. 6
CB/WR José Gutierrez Rojas #4
“ The Bulldogs F.A. vs. Toros F.C. games are the kind of games that nobody wants to miss! They are the most important games of the championship because of the history and the rivalry that is between the two teams. The sport here in Costa Rica has grown a lot in the past years. “
QB Justin McKenzie #2 - Supporting TD Passes
“ I am a fourteen year veteran of the international football community and was excited to celebrate my 400th and 401st career total touchdowns during the game. The pass to Rojas was career touchdown #400 and to Incer was #401. Presently I have 299 touchdown passes, 101 rushing touchdowns and 1 touchdown catch in my international career. “
WR Stefano Incer Vincenzi #22
“ My natural position has always been receiver but I have played as defensive back and running back as well. I felt very confident before and during the game, because of all the hard work that the team and the personnel staff has put into the preparation for us to get into the final, and God willing be champions again. “
3rd Quarter - Bulldogs F.A. RB Reinhard Weiss ran for a 48-yard touchdown with Eloy Chacon kicking his third point of the game. Bulldogs F.A. 27 > Toros F.C. 6
Stole the Spotlight With 14 Carries for 147 Yards
RB Reinhard Weiss - Photo Credit / X-Cite Sports
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RB Reinhard Weiss #23
“ We knew the game would be tough and although we were up by a lot in the 4th quarter I told our guys we had to respect the Toros F.C. players and by that I meant not let up on the gas peddle because they are the champs for a reason. As for the team, we put in a lot of hard work and we were prepared. Just need a few more games under our belt as a team to start clicking. I was overall just proud of the team because the Toros F.C. are a tough and very resilient team and we had to play together and there are a lot of new guys that showed up to play in their first big game. To get the WIN was huge for us.” Player of the Game: Weiss concluded 14 carries for 147 yards, 10.5%, 2 rushing touchdowns (40 yards & 48 yards), 3 first downs,1 fumble lost and 1 interception. |
The Kicker In The Kick
Kicker Eloy Chacon, an original Bulldog, has been with the team for eight years and is recognized as the best kicker. With his precision skill he has won games for the Bulldogs F.A. and the National Team of Costa Rica. Chacon just returned for this game after reconstructive knee surgery. He definitely demonstrated to his teammates that he has fully recovered and can now kick even further!
Toros F.C. Owned The 4th Quarter
The Bulldogs F.A. had a bad snap on a punt being kicked from their own end zone which turned into a safety to give the Toros F.C. two more points. Points were racked up for the Toros F.C. with two rushing touchdowns, one for 8 yards by RB Israel Bañuelos and the next for 2 yards by QB Scott Doherty. Both extra points failed. QB Scott Doherty made a 3 yard pass to RB/WR Ivan Araya who planted the games final score as the point after touchdown failed. Final: Bulldogs F.A. 27 > Toros F.C. 26
RB Israel Bañuelas #20
“ I have played two seasons as running back with the Toros F.C. I am Mexican but I live in Costa Rica since two years ago. I played football three seasons in Mexico when I was a youth. Before I started to play with the Toros F.C. I used to run 100 and 200mts in athletics on a high performance team. I love to run and I always train to perform my technique to run better and faster. I think that this background has enhanced me to develop my football position. Football has given me a lot, like happiness, health, discipline, commitment, teamwork, and friends! “
RB/WR Ivan Araya #26
“ I learned about American football when I lived in the US but for the most part learned to play in Costa Rica. I have played six seasons all as running back and slot receiver. Toros F.C. has always been my team since they "drafted" me. I like the team competitiveness and the way we respect and challenge each other. You don’t
get that in every team.”
Game Day Recap
The first game of the day was between the Cartago Leones F.C. vs. the San José Titans F.A. with the Leones F.C. topping the Titans F.A. 8 > 6.
A third game took place at a second venue located in Pérez Zeledón with the newest team to the sport, Codea Falcons F.A. vs. Pérez Zeledón Predators F.A.
The Predators F.A. shut out the Falcons F.A. 57 - 0.
Author: Ms Elle, February 26th, 20-16
Kicker Eloy Chacon, an original Bulldog, has been with the team for eight years and is recognized as the best kicker. With his precision skill he has won games for the Bulldogs F.A. and the National Team of Costa Rica. Chacon just returned for this game after reconstructive knee surgery. He definitely demonstrated to his teammates that he has fully recovered and can now kick even further!
Toros F.C. Owned The 4th Quarter
The Bulldogs F.A. had a bad snap on a punt being kicked from their own end zone which turned into a safety to give the Toros F.C. two more points. Points were racked up for the Toros F.C. with two rushing touchdowns, one for 8 yards by RB Israel Bañuelos and the next for 2 yards by QB Scott Doherty. Both extra points failed. QB Scott Doherty made a 3 yard pass to RB/WR Ivan Araya who planted the games final score as the point after touchdown failed. Final: Bulldogs F.A. 27 > Toros F.C. 26
RB Israel Bañuelas #20
“ I have played two seasons as running back with the Toros F.C. I am Mexican but I live in Costa Rica since two years ago. I played football three seasons in Mexico when I was a youth. Before I started to play with the Toros F.C. I used to run 100 and 200mts in athletics on a high performance team. I love to run and I always train to perform my technique to run better and faster. I think that this background has enhanced me to develop my football position. Football has given me a lot, like happiness, health, discipline, commitment, teamwork, and friends! “
RB/WR Ivan Araya #26
“ I learned about American football when I lived in the US but for the most part learned to play in Costa Rica. I have played six seasons all as running back and slot receiver. Toros F.C. has always been my team since they "drafted" me. I like the team competitiveness and the way we respect and challenge each other. You don’t
get that in every team.”
Game Day Recap
The first game of the day was between the Cartago Leones F.C. vs. the San José Titans F.A. with the Leones F.C. topping the Titans F.A. 8 > 6.
A third game took place at a second venue located in Pérez Zeledón with the newest team to the sport, Codea Falcons F.A. vs. Pérez Zeledón Predators F.A.
The Predators F.A. shut out the Falcons F.A. 57 - 0.
Author: Ms Elle, February 26th, 20-16
American Football International Review - Original Publication of Article
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/arch-rivals-go-head-head-costa-rica/
http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/arch-rivals-go-head-head-costa-rica/
Federación de Fútbol Americano de Costa Rica (FEFACR)
2016 1st Division Teams
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BULLDOGS F.A.
TOROS F.C.
Cartago LEONES F.C.
San Jose TITANS F.A.
Cartago DRAGONS F.A.
Pérez Zeledón PREDATORS F.A.
Codea FALCONS F.A.
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COSTA RICA LEAGUES
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DISPELLING
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Since the inception of ‘organized’ American football in Costa Rica during the year of 2009, the sport has seen its fair share of growing pains.
This is an attempt to dispel the confusion about the history of the leagues in Costa Rica and describe the two functioning leagues which currently operate in this Central American country.
Initially the 1st Division teams were organized into the private FCFA: Costa Rican Federation of American Football (2009-2010). (Super Tazon I & II)
Then, when the FEFACR: Federación de Fútbol Americano de Costa Rica (IFAF member league registered in 2009) achieved recognition by induction into the ICODER: Costa Rican Institute of Sports & Recreation, it hosted the first ‘official’ National Championship in 2011 for 1st Division teams, and again in the following two consecutive years. (Super Tazon III, IV & V)
The private American Football Premier Division League (AFPDL) was in essence a cooperative league formed at the beginning of 2014 by the 1st Division teams of 2013. The league hosted its own Championship calendar in 2014 and disbanded shortly after the Championship. (Super Tazon VI)
After the disbandment of the AFPDL, 2015 saw the establishment of the private NTFL: National Tico Football League that had started to take form towards the end of 2014 with the majority of the 1st Division teams under its banner. The league, with five teams, is well underway playing its 1st Championship calendar that commenced on February 8th, and is set to introduce a ‘new’ Championship title on May 3rd.
Now turning our attention back to the FEFACR league, it just kicked off the 2015 National Championship 1st Division calendar on February 28th, boasting two original teams since the sport was organized in Costa Rica, and two new fledgling teams.
Author: Ms Elle, March 14th, 20-15
Read the time line here for the history of American Football in Costa Rica from the mid-90’s to 2012.
This is an attempt to dispel the confusion about the history of the leagues in Costa Rica and describe the two functioning leagues which currently operate in this Central American country.
Initially the 1st Division teams were organized into the private FCFA: Costa Rican Federation of American Football (2009-2010). (Super Tazon I & II)
Then, when the FEFACR: Federación de Fútbol Americano de Costa Rica (IFAF member league registered in 2009) achieved recognition by induction into the ICODER: Costa Rican Institute of Sports & Recreation, it hosted the first ‘official’ National Championship in 2011 for 1st Division teams, and again in the following two consecutive years. (Super Tazon III, IV & V)
The private American Football Premier Division League (AFPDL) was in essence a cooperative league formed at the beginning of 2014 by the 1st Division teams of 2013. The league hosted its own Championship calendar in 2014 and disbanded shortly after the Championship. (Super Tazon VI)
After the disbandment of the AFPDL, 2015 saw the establishment of the private NTFL: National Tico Football League that had started to take form towards the end of 2014 with the majority of the 1st Division teams under its banner. The league, with five teams, is well underway playing its 1st Championship calendar that commenced on February 8th, and is set to introduce a ‘new’ Championship title on May 3rd.
Now turning our attention back to the FEFACR league, it just kicked off the 2015 National Championship 1st Division calendar on February 28th, boasting two original teams since the sport was organized in Costa Rica, and two new fledgling teams.
Author: Ms Elle, March 14th, 20-15
Read the time line here for the history of American Football in Costa Rica from the mid-90’s to 2012.
FEFACR: Federación de Fútbol Americano de Costa Rica
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The four teams associated with the 2015 FEFACR:
* BULLDOGS F.A. * TOROS F.C. * Perez Zeledon PREDATORS F.A. * San Jose TITANS F.A. Click the team names to visit their Facebook profiles. |
Perez Zeledon PREDATORS vs. San Jose TITANS
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BULLDOGS F.A. vs. TOROS F.C.
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NTFL: National Tico Football League
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The 5 teams associated with the 2015 NTFL:
* BEARS Football Team (Aranjuez, San José) * Cartago DRAGONS F.A. * Cartago LEONES F.C. * PANTHERS Football (La Sabana, San José) * Santo Domingo SAINTS F.A. (Heredia) Click the team names to visit their Facebook profiles. 
Cartago DRAGONS F.A. vs. Cartago LEONES F.C.
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