Nicky Hoberman (blue) heads a ball out of danger in Staples’ 1-0 win over New Canaan today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
Matt Lamb’s penalty kick—his third in as many games—was the difference as the Staples boys soccer team shut out New Canaan 1-0 at the Rams’ field today.
The Wreckers’ victory—their sixth shutout in seven matches—raised their record to 6-0-1. Staples’ next test comes Wednesday (4 p.m.), against a tough Wilton team at Kristine Lilly Field.
Lamb’s penalty kick came after Brendon Cristobal drove into the box and was fouled. Cristobal, Preston Hirten and Russell Oost-Lievense were dynamic attackers throughout the afternoon.
Defensively, they teamed with Keaton Cristobal to neutralize Jeff Leach, the Rams’ All-American player.
