Thursday, October 06, 2005


Vita Inter Striker wins league title

Vita Inter striker Pietro Cutrona was named the league's leading goal scorer at the culmination of the season on Tuesday, September 5. Pietro proved to be nearly unstoppable throughout the campaign, creating chances consistently using a unique combination of speed, and power that few teams could cope with. The former star goalkeeper did take some time to adjust to his new role on the team and when called upon also put in some spectacular performances in net. In the Ambassador Tournament, Vita drew defending champions Rangers in the semi-final. The game was a tight affair and ended up going to penalty kicks, where Pietro overwhelmed the opposition. The 6'5 temporary keeper was an imposing presence and unprecedently stopped every shot that he faced, going 4 for 4 and getting the victory. Vita met the same skillful Rangers squad in the Presidents Cup playoffs where the game once again had to be decided by penalty kicks. Pietro took over as goalkeeper for the shootout and made some spectacular saves to secure the victory for Vita and for a second time in as many tries. Pietro finished the season with a total of 23 markers in 18 games.