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Eric Calvillo Named Emirates Man of the Match

The midfielder scored two goals in the Cosmos' Fall Season opener
Published Jul 30, 2017

Cosmos midfielder, Eric Calvillo, continues to impress, scoring a brace in New York's 3-1 victory over Miami FC to earn his first Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match award this year.

The 19-year-old was on hand to net in the equalizer, getting on the end of Ayoze's crossbar-shaking spot kick delivery in the 64th minute to power the rebound into the upper 90. Calvillo then put the Cosmos ahead, beating Richie Ryan with a stop-and-go motion before driving home a low, left-footed shot from the top of the box in the 79th minute.

Playing a full 90 minutes in his third start this year, Calvillo did well to pass the ball to his teammates, completing 36 of 37 passes. He also supported the defense, winning two duels and making one clearance.

Members of the media cast their votes to determine the Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match at every Cosmos home game.

2017 Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match Winners:

 Eric Calvillo: July 29 vs. Miami FC (W 3-1)

 Jimmy Maurer: July 4 vs. Indy Eleven (D 1-1)

Emmanuel Ledesma: June 16 vs. Puerto Rico FC (W 4-2)

Kalif Alhassan: June 10 vs. North Carolina FC (D 2-2)

Irvin Herrera: June 7 vs. FC Edmonton (L 2-4)

Emmanuel Ledesma: May 27 vs. San Francisco Deltas (D 0-0)

Emmanuel Ledesma: May 14 vs. Puerto Rico FC (W 4-3)

Javi Márquez: April 22 vs. Jacksonville Armada FC (D 1-1)

 Jimmy Maurer: April 1 vs. Miami FC (L 0-3)