Goalkeeper Michael McCarthy was the man of the match today for the Staples High School boys soccer team. The senior goalkeeper turned away several sure goals in the first half, spurring the Wreckers on to a 3-0 shutout in Greenwich. 
Staples Goalkeeper Michael McCarthy comes out strongly to save, in the first half at Greenwich. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com
Staples is now 12-0-0 in FCIAC play (12-1-0 overall). The Cardinals, who entered the game with only one loss, drop to 8-2-2.
Only three regular season matches remain, before FCIAC and state tournament play. The Westporters host St. Joseph Thursday (4 p.m., Loeffler Field).
The first goal, midway through the opening half, began with Matteo Marzoli’s 50-yard free kick. Brendan Lesch, positioned perfectly in the box, back-headed Marzoli’s long ball past the keeper.
The second score, early in the second half, started with Marzoli Mike White finished, powering in a shot from the corner.
The final tally, with two minutes to play, began with Greg Gudis. White took a shot that the keeper could not handle. Alan Reiter blasted in the rebound.
Head coach Dan Woog praised McCarthy’s “superb effort—particularly with the sun in his eyes the first half.”
Woog also cited defenders Frankie Bergonzi and Steven Denowitz, and midfielder Jake Krosse, for their strong play.
