Sophomore Andrew Puchala’s late goal broke a 0-0 deadlock, and gave the Staples boys soccer team a 1-0 victory today over St. Joseph. It was the Wreckers’ home opener.
Sophomore Andrew Puchala heads in the winning goal against St. Joseph. Jordan McNair (22) is at the post. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com
Despite outshooting the Cadets 23-2, Staples was knotted in a scoreless duel. But in the 72nd minute Harry Birch laced a corner kick toward the goalmouth.
Diego Alanis headed it on, and Puchala -– a defender who went forward for the set play -– tucked it home.
The Wreckers are in action again Thursday at 6 p.m. against Central at Kennedy Stadium.
