Puntarenas Edges Houston Dynamos in Tourney Game 1-0
Kurt Bernard did it again.
For the second time in a week he brought glory upon himself by making a saving goal that led to victory in international soccer match. Only a few days ago his goal, with five minutes to go, tied the game between a tough Panama team and the Costa Rican All Stars in the quest for the UNCAF Cup, leading to a penalty shootout victory, 4-2.
Yesterday, his goal was the only one in a CONCACAF tourney game with the determined Houston Dynamos. The irrepressable Bernard had early on missed a penalty shot and one local sportswriter accused him of “all but sending an e-mail to the opposing goalie” as he fussed around in preparation in front of the goal. The penalty was blocked. But, undaunted, he went on to send the ball where he wanted it, later in the game. That proved to be the deciding 1-0 factor.
The CONCACAF regional tourey includes the best league teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean.