NY Cosmos winning on preseason
NY Cosmos has announced winning of preseason last Saturday night, 2-0 over Armenian top-flight side FC Ararat Yerevan at Citrus College Stadium in Glendora.
Cosmos midfielder Sebastián Guenzatti starred, dishing out an assist to Lucky Mkosana in the first half and scoring a goal of his own in the 69th minute. Venezuela national team legend Juan Arango also showcased his acclaimed left foot, putting a pair of 35-yard free kicks on frame and forcing another outstretched save from Ararat goalkeeper Gevorg Prazyan in the second minute of the match.
Head coach Giovanni Savarese was keen to deploy just about everyone on his bench Saturday night, giving minutes to substitutes Yohandry Orozco, Jairo Arrieta, David Diosa, Michael Lahoud, Kyle Zobeck,Eric Calvillo, Alexis Velela and club training guest Niko Kranjčar.
Expect a similar wave of fresh legs and perhaps a retooled starting XI Wednesday night at Chukchansi Park. The Cosmos coaching staff will want to give everyone a shot at playing time in preseason, helping the team gel on the field before league play begins April 3. Even the latest addition to the squad, Bolivia international striker Yasmani Duk, has joined his new teammates in California and is available for selection.
