It’s the theme of the Staples boys soccer season: gutting out a win.
Joe Pravder weaves upfield against Bridgeport Central. Diego Alanis lends support. The Wreckers earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory, raising their record to 4-1-1. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com
Bridgeport Central was the victim today at Staples’ Loeffler Field. Andrew Puchala banged home Yousef Shahin’s corner kick in the 59th minute. The Wreckers made it stand up, for a tough 1-0 victory.
The win –- accomplished without several starters (injury) –- was a team effort.
Charlie Leonard’s attacking pressure; Diego Alanis and Michael Reid’s leadership at midfield; the defensive work of Puchala, George Kokkalis, Kenji Goto, Connor Weiler and Steven Sobel—plus excellent goalkeeping by Noah Schwaeber –- keyed the victory.
“Each game is a war,” said Dan Woog, head coach. “We keep figuring out ways to win. Our guys wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Staples, now 4-1-1, travels to Wilton on Wednesday for an important FCIAC match.
