The New York Cosmos went down early against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, but in an eight-minute span the Cosmos grabbed a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Ruben Bover was the beneficiary of a splendid pass from Juan Arango to score the game-winning goal. Arango's pass split the Rowdies' back line and Bover finished with a sliding volley in stunning fashion to put the Cosmos ahead, 2-1. The victory moved the Cosmos to the top of the Spring Season Standings.
For his effort, Bover's tally was named Play of the Week and can be seen below: