A three-goal barrage in the first 10 minutes of the second half broke open a close game today at Loeffler Field and the Staples boys soccer team shut out Ridgefield 4-0.
Frankie Bergonzi was both a defensive and offensive force for Staples today. The Wreckers shut out Ridgefield 4-0. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com
Goals by Jake Krosse, Court Lake and Lorenz Esposito – added to Greg Gudis’ 1st-half strike – lifted the Staples team to victory. Mikey Scott, Brendan Lesch, Frankie Bergonzi and Jake Malowitz added assists.
“The balanced scoring is great – and important,” said head coach Dan Woog.
Ridgefield entered the match in fourth place in the 19-team FCIAC – two spots below the Wreckers.
Staples is now 12-2-1. Their final regular season match is Wednesday, at Bassick’s Went Field.
The FCIAC tournament begins Friday, at home Game time is 3 p.m., against an opponent yet to be determined.
“We love this time of year,” Woog said “We’ve got experienced players. They know what it feels like to win games like this.
“And they look forward to playing many more big matches this fall.”
