The Staples boys soccer team got plenty of scoring chances, and capitalized twice, to shut out St. Joseph 2-0 today, at Loeffler Field. The match was the season opener for both squads.
Patrick Beusse celebrates his goal – the first of the season – against St. Joseph. Joining in are Spencer Daniels and Gabe Pensak. Defender Andrew Puchala rushes over too. Staples won 2-0, at Loeffler Field. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com
The Wreckers pressed early and hard. They were rewarded midway through the first half. Nate Argosh beat his defender and fed Michael Reid. The midfielder turned and delivered a perfect through ball to Patrick Beusse, who roared forward to finish well.
Staples’s second score came six minutes after intermission. Andrew Puchala found Gabe Pensak. His strong, long shot caromed off the inside of the goal post, but Reid was there to blast a first-time shot in.
The blue-and-whites had a balanced attack, with Denzel Robinson, Daniel Perez Elorza, Graham Gudis, Luca Cocito and Sebastian Wick adding firepower to the work of Reid, Beusse and Argosh. The defense was led by Pensak Puchala, Kenji Goto and Spencer Daniels while Noah Schwaeber got the shutout in goal.
Staples returns to action Thursday (home, 4:30 p.m.), versus Wilton.
The Warriors knocked the Wreckers out of the FCIAC quarterfinals last year.
